Availability
Redwood National and State Parks identifies non-potable creek water for this camp. Elam Creek is also mapped at or near the camp-area marker.
Backpacking camp
Elam Camp
Redwood National and State Parks, California
About this place
Elam Camp is an official designated overnight location reached by the pinned agency trail route shown in Kampilo.
A reservation or permit is still required, and the map does not guarantee site availability or current access.
Water planning
Water at this camp
Non-potable creek water at or near campDrinking safety
The park requires creek water to be filtered or purified before drinking.
Seasonality
Elam Creek is classified as perennial in USGS hydrography, but current flow still must be confirmed.
- Elam CreekRiver or stream · at the camp areaMapped perennial source — verify current flow · Treat before drinkingOfficial source
Fire planning
Campfire & stove rules
Provided fire ring onlyCampfires
Use only the park-provided fire ring at the permitted backcountry camp. Do not build a new ring or move fire outside the designated facility.
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 backcountry is generally available year-round, but high water can remove safe creek crossingsPlace closure
No recurring date-based closure of Elam Camp is published. The source-connected approach conditions below and temporary emergency orders still control access.
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.
Mapped approaches
Choose a trailhead for Elam Camp
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 Trailhead4.4 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Redwood Creek Trailhead5.6 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
- Tall Trees Trailhead6.4 mi awayView trailheadBuild from here
Map
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- Latitude
- 41.263776° N
- Longitude
- 124.026427° W