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Richardson Grove park entrance / US 101
Arrival: Richardson Grove park entrance
Approach: Enter the signed state park directly from US 101 seven miles south of Garberville; use the entrance station for day-use parking. Do not route to a campground or a river coordinate.
Park-level entrance. Seasonal campground/bridge access is separate from year-round day use.
Official directions & access ↗A state park directly off US 101 with old-growth redwoods, nine miles of trails, camping, picnic areas, and South Fork Eel River access.
Access details
- Parking
- Use the park entrance and designated day-use or camping parking.
- Viewpoint
- The park’s river corridor and grove trails provide views.
- Trail
- The Racetrack path and other signed park trails begin within the developed park.
- Public water access
- State Parks identifies swimming or wading in summer from the park; obey posted restrictions.
- Water conditions
- River flow readings do not measure swimming safety. Check posted notices and algae guidance before contact.
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 Richardson Grove State Park ↗