The tallest trees on Earth — ancient coast redwoods — stand in misty groves along the Northern California coast.
May–September: mild temperatures and the least rain; fall is clear and quiet.
Summer weekends at Lady Bird Johnson Grove are busiest, and Fern Canyon requires a day-use permit in summer.
Winters are wet, with 60–80 inches of rain along the coast. Summers are foggy and cool (50s–60s°F).
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
Distances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.