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Elk Prairie Campground
70 sites · RV, Tent
Elk Prairie Campground features 75 campsites nearby an open meadow in this expansive park.
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
70 sites
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37 ratings · 15 reviews
July 2020
Awesome. You need more than a few nights here to really enjoy all the area has to offer. Great hikes, long and short, ocean, elks practically in your face, many super duper sites (only a few meh, inlcuding the ones right on the prarie), clean well-stocked bathrooms. Be prepared for damp cold in the mornings even in the height of summer. It's not that cold but the damp can get to you unless you start with a quick hike or fire. Beautiful by midday. Really excellent place, will def be back.
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Kris S.
4 years on Hipcamp
March 2019
Very clean and well kept campground. We found that the park workers were very knowledgeable and kind. We traveled from East TN to take in all the wild and wonder at this park! We did a beautiful 12 mile hike! We plan to come back ASAP!
Brittany B.
8 years on Hipcamp
March 2019
Report from your Shirtless Host Steve. The Elk are starting to drop their antlers in the park now.. it is quite a site to see ;; I saw two in a roll stick their antler in the ground and it pop right off ;; this is the frist time I have ever seen that happen;; there is at least 8 or 9 Elk running a round with only one Antler on one side and a few with on Antlers at all now;; Of corse there is a lot of them that still have both,, SOME THING YOU SHOULD KNOW IS THAT IN THE PARK YOU CAN NOT PICK THEM UP AND KEEP THEM;;; So if you get a chance stop by the Park and maybe you will get to see one pop one off it is quite the site to see ;;; Each year they will grow new ones and each time they are a little bigger,,,
Happy Camping
Shirtless Host Steve J.
9 years on Hipcamp
March 2019
I want to thank. Hip camp. ,,,, along with all the campers that stop in ,, I was surprised on how many have stopped by the park to say HI as they traveled Up and down Hwy 101 this show me that a lot of you are reading Hip-Camp reviews,, Keep it up and keep camping The Park Elk are all over the place now days. Some days you will see and then like a Ghost there gone just as fast as they come,, but the Redwoods will be here for 1000s of more years .. Will I only have 10 more days here at the park then off to Trinity Lake,, I am planning to be there for the summer, But remember there is a lot of State Parks In Calif. and they all have their own spectacular adventure awateing you,, Happy Camping; from both of us,
Shirtless Host Steve J.
9 years on Hipcamp
December 2018
Review by Shirtless Host Steve Jones
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park has their Hike and Bike Day.
It started last Oct! It is on the first Sat. Of each month. Form
Oct. through June it is held on the Newton Drury Scenic Parkway;;
They close the Parkway for HIKERS , BIKERS, NON-MOTORIZED
VEHICLE, DOG-ON-LEASH, SKATEBOARDS , ROLLERBLADES
ARE ALL WELCOME ON THE PARKWAY,
Which the Parkway closed to cars this is a great opportunity.
Visitor with DISABILITIES can take advantage of the smooth
Pavement.
Old growth Redwoods line both sides of the road, Each time
You come it is a new adventure Be safe have fun and we hope to see
Soon ,, HIKE AND BIKE WITH US
CAMPING WITH J. S. JONES.
Shirtless Host Steve J.
9 years on Hipcamp
December 2018
This is your Shirtless Host Steve ‘’
We at Prairie Creek Redwoods had a great time this last week end..
They had the 29th. Annual Candlelight Walk.. The first night it rained
But that did not detour any one from coming ‘’ they lined the trail with
Lighted candlelight it went from the Visitor Center all the to the camp fire center
The storyteller was out standing,, Sat night was a sale out again ;;;
More then a 100 local business and individual help make the Candlelight walk
Possible;;; THE REDWOOD PARKS CONSERVANCY. DID A GREAT JOB,,,
lots of food ,, hot cider,, cookies,, Auction. Raffle
If you get a chance next year it a must. 2K19. Will be just as great
Hope to see you here’
Shirtless Host Steve J.
9 years on Hipcamp
November 2018
Fun for the kids at Prairie Creek Redwoods S.P.
Report for Hip-Camp
Kids. Kids. Kids
Your RedWood Ed-Ventures Quest is a waiting’
This adventure for the kids will take them though the old
Growth RedWoods.
The Prairie Creek Trail in part of the Redwoods Ed-Venture Quest
They well learn and discover the Diverse Habitat in the park. Along
The trail the kids and you will enjoy looking and seeing wildlife, giant old
growth trees, you will walk under to trees and over wooden bridges’
On your adventure though the Redwoods look for the Quest Clue,
Please stay on the trail and respect the wild life so we all can enjoy the
Wild for years to come.
This is a adventure you will always remember ‘
Shirtless Host Steve J.
9 years on Hipcamp
November 2018
Report from Shirtless Steve
This park is a hikers dream
More then 75 miles of trails
Out of the 31 marked trails 15 are in the easy class
10 in the moderate class
6 in the moderate to strenuous class
But which ever hike you pick the joy of being and seeing
OLD-GROWTH REDWOODS well be a treat for
The whole family
Make sure you take the time to look at the trees
The best family trail is the 3.2 mile prairie creek trail
Revelation trail is my top pick 3/4 mile hike
Then there is James Irvine trail 4.5 out to Furn Canyon
And the coast.. the total loop is 12 miles. ( Furn Cayon is a must )
To many trails to tell you about. But every trail in the is worth hiking
Hope to see you.
Shirtless Host Steve J.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2018
Try and reserve a campsite next to the river, very private and peaceful
Shannon B.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2017
The bear boxes are metal and only shut with a slam. Plan out your late night snack and beverage needs before 10pm.
Nikki T.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2017
It was early in the season, so roads were closed due to downed redwoods, and the sites down by the river were pretty murky. I stayed up by the prairie and had a sweet morning view of fog and antlers from the male elk that live in the valley! Friendly camp host, too.
Sarah G.
2 reviews
March 2017
So many elk! So many hikes! And nice and cool during the hot months. It rained pretty heavily on us but our time was still incredible. Love the redwoods and this campground and park were amazing!
Kristal B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· February 2017
September is the best month for sunshine in the cooler, northern parts of the west coast
Christina P.
8 years on Hipcamp
October 2015
There are few campsites adjacent to the fields where the Elk graze, but the most beautiful sites are the among the mossy trees. The 11.6 mile day hike along the James Irving trail to Fern Canyon and Gold Bluffs beach and then back along Miners Ridge Trail is spectacular. (see link below) Pack a lunch, hike to Fern Canyon, chill on the beach for a few hours and then hike back to camp through some of the most spectacular redwood trees you will ever see.
http://www.redwoodhikes.com/PrairieCreek/Miners.html
Nicholas R.
9 years on Hipcamp
April 2015
Elk often graze in the fields between the campground and the Drury Parkway. Grab one of the sites along the meadow near the campground entrance for the best views from your tent.
Nick L.
10 years on Hipcamp
LocationElk Prairie Campground, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California, United States
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Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
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Overview
Biking
Biking in a park filled with redwoods is a one-of-a-kind experience, and having the coastal strand as an option only adds to the magic. Our favorite bike ride here is the Ossaga Trail, a 19 mile loop taking riders through the redwoods, out to the coast and back – a true Prairie Creek Redwoods experience.
Hiking
All the hikes are great, but try taking Irvine trail to Fern Canyon to Gold’s Bluffs Beach, then return via Miner’s Ridge trail. The sights are magical.
Horseback riding
Right by to the park are some great guide-led horseback rides just waiting to be had. If there is anything that beats riding a horse under the impressive cover of a redwood forest...well, sign us up. We sure haven’t found anything to beat it yet, though!
Whitewater paddling
Open your eyes, wildlife watchers! Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is a great place to sneak a peek of some furry friends. Some wildlife that can be seen in the park includes brown bats, red squirrels, mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, falcons, great blue herons, elk, deer and more.
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