A year-round Humboldt Redwoods picnic and forest stop about four miles west of Avenue of the Giants on Mattole Road, with trails and documented Bull Creek wading access.
Access details
- Parking
- Use the signed Big Trees day-use parking on Mattole Road; the mapped parking area is separate from Bull Creek.
- Viewpoint
- The day-use area is within the Bull Creek old-growth forest corridor.
- Trail
- Park maps connect the stop to established Bull Creek-area trails.
- Public water access
- The park describes wading access at Bull Creek; this is creek access, not a trailer boat ramp.
- Water conditions
- Creek depth and current vary, and access does not establish safe water contact. Check posted restrictions.
Plan from the official source
California State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.
Open Humboldt Redwoods State Park information sheet ↗