Availability
Redwood Creek is mapped within 0.5 mile of the camp-area marker. This is map evidence, not a real-time flow report.
Backpacking camp
Redwood Creek Gravel Bar camp area
Redwood National and State Parks, California
About this place
Redwood Creek Gravel Bar is an official itinerary area, permit zone, or source-backed named overnight reference represented by a reachable point on the pinned agency trail network in Redwood National and State Parks.
The marker is a route-access reference, not a tent pad. Move off the trail only where travel is permitted, remain inside the authorized zone, and choose a legal durable site under every current setback and closure.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Natural water mapped nearbyDrinking safety
Natural water is not verified potable. Filter and disinfect it or boil it according to the linked land-manager guidance before drinking.
Seasonality
Redwood Creek is classified as perennial in USGS hydrography, but current flow still must be confirmed.
- Redwood CreekRiver or stream · 0.4 mi awayMapped perennial source — verify current flow · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
Gravel-bar fire only when currently allowedCampfires
A small fire may be built only on a legal Redwood Creek gravel bar and only when current park fire danger allows it; pack out all evidence.
Backpacking stoves
Portable camp stove allowed. Use a self-contained portable camp stove and comply with any posted high-danger restriction.
Permit
The backcountry permit is required; the park does not identify a separate California Campfire Permit for an allowed stove or provided-ring fire.
Current restrictions
Very high or extreme fire danger can suspend campfires. Check the exact camp notice and park conditions before departure.
Seasonal access
Closures & seasonal access
Redwood Creek Gravel Bar camping closure: October 15–April 1Place closure
Redwood Creek Gravel Bar camping closure: October 15–April 1.
Seasonal access
Source-connected approaches: Orick Horse Trailhead, Tall Trees Trailhead, Redwood Creek Trailhead. Redwood backcountry is generally available year-round, but high water can remove safe creek crossings. Seasonal footbridges may be installed by June and removed by October; winter routes can require a different trailhead.
Before driving
Check the exact camp and current-conditions pages for bridge, creek, trail, road, and camp status.
Scheduled place closures
- Redwood Creek Gravel Bar camping closureOctober 15 → April 1Official source
Camping on the Redwood Creek gravel bars is prohibited from October 15 through April 1 because winter creek conditions are unsafe.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Redwood Creek Gravel Bar camp area
Each option has a sourced trail route to this camp area. Choose one to open its itinerary builder with this destination in context.
- Orick Horse Trailhead6.2 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Redwood Creek Trailhead7.5 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Tall Trees Trailhead8.3 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 41.248917° N
- Longitude
- 124.018664° W