Orick & Prairie Creek

Dolason Prairie Trail

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A strenuous 5.9-mile one-way trail from Bald Hills Road across prairie and oak woodland before descending toward old-growth forest and Redwood Creek. The map point identifies the trail, not parking.

Access details

Parking
NPS identifies a marked trailhead about 11 miles up Bald Hills Road; no unverified parking pin is supplied here.
Viewpoint
Open prairie sections provide broad Bald Hills views and opportunities to watch wildlife from a respectful distance.
Trail
The 5.9-mile one-way route has steep grades and connects toward Redwood Creek and Tall Trees trails.
Public water access
No public water entrance is represented from this trail.
Water conditions
Check Bald Hills Road and trail conditions before departure.

Plan from the official source

Redwood National and 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 NPS trails south of the Klamath River ↗

campground · Orick

Elk Prairie Campground

A developed campground in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park beside forest trails and Elk Prairie. NPS notes that cabins are also available; current reservations and restrictions remain with the park.

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campground · Orick

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground

A remote developed campground reached by narrow, unpaved Davison Road. NPS prohibits trailers on the access road and publishes vehicle-size and seasonal reservation rules.

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Official property links are provided for planning. No live availability, price, ranking, or paid placement is implied.