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Crescent City, CA, 95531
National Park ServiceLast Updated: December 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Introduction
Enjoy ancient coast redwoods, grazing Roosevelt elk and black-tailed deer in Elk Prairie, easy access to over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails, and seasonal ranger-led programs. Cabins available. Located in the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, 6 miles north of Orick, CA.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Reservations are essential from May to October.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Amphitheater
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
We are a six to seven hour drive north of San Francisco. This campground is located on the southern end of the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway. The closest exit off HWY 101 is exit #753.
Rates & Fees
Standard Camping Fee
This is the standard nightly fee for tent and RV sites.
CA State Parks Disabled Discount Camping Fee
This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Disable Discount Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
CA State Parks Distinguished Veterans Camping Fee
This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Distinguished Veterans Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
Federal Senior & Access Camping Fee
This is the nightly fee for Federal “America the Beautiful” Senior or Access Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Federal Annual Passholders pay the standard camping fee.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Fires are only allowed in the provided fire rings, or in a portable camp stove.Regulations Overview
The designated "Hike and Bike" camping sites are only for those visitors that hike in, or bicycle in. Visitors arriving by any vehicle may not use the "Hike and Bike" sites.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
There is an ADA trail from the campground to the amphitheater. All campsites are level and made of aggregate materials.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
The limit is a 27-foot RV or a 24-foot trailer.
RV Maximum Length
27
Additional Information
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Trailer Maximum Length
24
ADA Information
Four cabins are ADA accessible.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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