Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy., Orick, CA, 95555
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is 6 mi. n. of Orick on US 101. A coastal redwood park consisting of 14,000 acres, it protects one of the last wild herds of native Roosevelt elks. Davison Road, off US 101, is a narrow, unpaved route between the base of Gold Bluffs and Gold Bluffs Beach; elk are frequently seen along the road, which leads to picturesque Fern Canyon. The beach was the site of gold-mining operations in the 1850s. Guided nature hikes and campfire programs are conducted June 1-Labor Day. Recreational activities are permitted. Camping is permitted. Picnicking is permitted.
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