Good to know
- Tickets
- No entry fee for the national park areas. Some state park day-use areas charge a fee. Free permits are needed for Fern Canyon in summer and Tall Trees Grove all year.
- Time needed
- Two days to see the main groves and the coast.
- Best time
- May to October for drier weather. Summer can be foggy on the coast.
- Getting there
- Crescent City is about 15 minutes from Jedediah Smith. The Arcata-Eureka airport is about 45 minutes south of the main groves; San Francisco is about 6 hours.
Where to stay nearby
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Redwood National and State Parks questions
Do I need a permit for Fern Canyon?
Yes, from May 15 to September 15. The free permit is booked online; hiking in on the James Irvine Trail needs none.
What is the best redwood grove to visit?
Stout Grove near Crescent City and Lady Bird Johnson Grove are easy favourites. Tall Trees Grove needs a free permit.
Where should I stay near Redwood National Park?
Crescent City, Klamath and Orick are the closest towns. There is no lodge in the park, only campgrounds.
