contact-details

  • Phone Number: 1-800-444-7275 Voice

  • Email Address: redw_information@nps.gov

  • Description: Campground reservations and questions for "Reserve California" are handled from their website and phone-line.

Fees

Cost: 35.00
Description: This is the standard nightly fee for tent and RV sites. Title: Standard Camping Fee
Cost: 17.50
Description: This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Disable Discount Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Title: CA State Parks Disabled Discount Camping Fee
Cost: 0.00
Description: This is the nightly fee for California State Parks Distinguished Veterans Pass holders. Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Title: CA State Parks Distinguished Veterans Camping Fee
Cost: 17.50
Description: 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. Title: Federal Senior & Access Camping Fee

Reservation

Number Of Sites Reservable: 75

Number Of Sites FirstComeFirstServe: 0

About

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. 11/22/24 - Partial Closure: Due to flooding from storms, the lower loop of Elk Prairie Campground is closed.

Directions

Reservation Details

Reservation Info: Reservations can be made through the California State Parks at Reserve California (1-800-444-7275).

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.

Reservation Link

Reservation URL: https://www.reservecalifornia.com/Web/

Regulations URL: N/A

Accessibility

  • wheelchairAccess= There is an ADA trail from the campground to the amphitheater. All campsites are level and made of aggregate materials.

  • internetInfo=

  • cellPhoneInfo=

  • fireStovePolicy= Fires are only allowed in the provided fire rings, or in a portable camp stove.

  • rvAllowed= 1

  • rvInfo= The limit is a 27-foot RV or a 24-foot trailer.

  • rvMaxLength= 27

  • additionalInfo= .

  • trailerMaxLength= 24

  • adaInfo= Four cabins are ADA accessible.

  • trailerAllowed= 1

  • accessRoads= Paved Roads - All vehicles OK

    SubValue: "Paved Roads - All vehicles OK"

  • classifications= Developed Campground

    SubValue: "Developed Campground"

Amenities

  • trashRecyclingCollection= Yes - seasonal

  • toilets= Flush Toilets - year round

    SubValue: "Flush Toilets - year round"

  • internetConnectivity= No

  • showers= Hot - Year Round, Free - Year Round

    SubValue: "Hot - Year Round"

    SubValue: "Free - Year Round"

  • cellPhoneReception= No

  • laundry= No

  • amphitheater= Yes - seasonal

  • dumpStation= No

  • campStore= No

  • staffOrVolunteerHostOnsite= Yes - seasonal

  • potableWater= Yes - year round

    SubValue: "Yes - year round"

  • iceAvailableForSale= No

  • firewoodForSale= Yes - year round

  • foodStorageLockers= Yes - year round

campsites

  • totalSites=75

  • group=0

  • horse=0

  • tentOnly=21

  • electricalHookups=0

  • rvOnly=1

  • walkBoatTo=0

  • other=4