Alerts

Redwood National Park alerts

Current notices from official park sources.
Redwood National Park

Closure

Miners Ridge Trail Partially Open

Miners Ridge Trail is open only to just past the Clintonia Trail; a large downed tree blocks farther travel toward Gold Bluffs Beach. The park says the James Irvine Trail is the best alternate route. See NPS current conditions.Official details

Closure

Closure: Damnation Creek Trailhead Closed

Damnation Creek Trailhead (DN 16.047) remains closed until further notice because Caltrans has closed highway access for a safety project on U.S. Highway 101. Visitors cannot reach the trailhead from the highway right now. See NPS current conditions and Caltrans QuickMap.Official details

Closure

Streelow Creek Trail Closed July 1-31 for Restoration

Streelow Creek Trail is closed July 1-31, 2026 for forest restoration work. The park notes that Davison Trail remains open as the alternate route for biking and hiking. Current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Caution

Bald Hills Road Delays Near Lady Bird Johnson Grove

Bald Hills Road is still under a paving project between Lady Bird Johnson Grove and Redwood Creek Overlook. Visitors traveling past the Lady Bird Johnson Grove parking lot should expect about 20–30 minutes of delay in both directions; the Lady Bird Johnson Grove parking lot itself remains open. Official conditions: NPS current conditions.Official details

Closure

Backcountry Camps Closed: Miners Ridge and Ossagon

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park says Miners Ridge and Ossagon backcountry camps are permanently closed. Do not plan itineraries that depend on either campsite; choose alternate backcountry arrangements. Official info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?pageid=30984Official details

Closure

Trail Closure: Dolason Prairie Trail Closed at Emerald Creek Bridge

Dolason Prairie Trail is open for the first 4.5 miles only and is closed at Emerald Creek Bridge due to bridge failure. Hikers cannot continue past the bridge. Emerald Ridge Trail can only be accessed from Redwood Creek Trail or Tall Trees Trail. Official current conditions: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Closure

Mill Creek Day Use Area Partial Closure

Mill Creek Day Use Area is not fully open for day use on weekdays because the gate is locked each evening; it is open to the public on weekends. In addition, a section of the multi-use trail along West Branch Road west of Rock Creek Road remains closed بسبب a failed bridge crossing. Official conditions: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Information

Fern Canyon Vehicle Reservation Required

Each vehicle driving to the Fern Canyon / Gold Bluffs Beach trailhead needs a reservation from May 15 through September 15. Visitors without a reservation may be turned away.Official details
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