Orick & Prairie Creek

Elk Prairie Campground

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A developed Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park campground beside the forest and Elk Prairie, with tent and RV sites plus cabins. Wildlife may cross the area, but sightings are never guaranteed.

Access details

Parking
Use the signed campground entrance off Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway and follow the current reservation and arrival instructions.
Viewpoint
The campground borders redwood forest and open prairie.
Trail
Signed routes connect the campground with the Prairie Creek trail network.
Public water access
No public swimming or boat-launch entrance is represented here.
Water conditions
NPS lists potable water, flush toilets, showers, food lockers, and accessible sites. Check reservations, vehicle limits, and current fire restrictions.

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.

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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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