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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
127011 Newton B. Drury Parkway • Orick, CA 95555 • (707) 465-7354
Magnificent groves of coast redwoods, among the tallest trees in the world at 300 feet and more, adorn
this 14,000-acre park. Set aside in the 1920s by the people of California and the generosity of the Savethe-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old-growth coast redwoods.
CAMPING is open year round first-come, firstserved. Potable water, restrooms and showers
are available. No hook-ups. Parking at campsites
is limited to 2 vehicles in the designated parking
space only. Extra vehicles must park in the
designated overflow area. Overnight camping is
limited to 8 people per site, including children.
Tents must be pitched in the designated sites.
No camping is allowed on the beach.
QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Generators may only be operated between
10 a.m. and 8 p.m. To ensure an enjoyable
experience for everyone, please do not disturb
other campers at any time of day or night.
CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please vacate your
site by that time. Check-in is 2 p.m.
FIRES AND FIREWOOD: Fires are allowed only
in established fire rings or camp stoves. Do not
build ground fires outside the fire rings or leave
campfires unattended. Do not gather firewood
in the park––the nutrients must be allowed
to recycle back into the ecosystem. You may
purchase firewood from the park personnel.
VEHICLES must stay on designated roads and
parking areas. Vehicles of all types may not
exceed 24 feet in combined length or 8 feet in
width. No trailers. Off-road vehicle operation is
prohibited. Commercial fisherman with special
access permits are the only vehicles allowed on
the beach.
Dogs may not be left unattended and must be
kept inside a tent or vehicle at night. Please be
courteous and clean up after your pets. Keep
dogs leashed, under control or in a car.
BICYCLES are only permitted on roads and
designated bike trails. Bicycles are prohibited on
all other trails. Riders under 18 years of age must
wear a helmet.
FERN CANYON is open year round from 9
a.m. until dusk (weather and trail conditions
permitting). Seasonal footbridges are available
only during the summer. Waterproof shoes and/
or boots are recommended the rest of the year.
Dogs & Bikes are not permitted in Fern Canyon.
WILD ANIMALS: Help save a bear. To ensure
that you will not have a negative encounter
with wildlife, please dispose of all garbage
immediately and keep a clean camp at all times.
Bear-resistant metal lockers are provided for
each campsite. All food, beverages, and scented
items are required by law to be stored in the
provided lockers, unless being consumed or
preparing for consumption.
ROOSEVELT ELK can be seen throughout Gold
Bluffs Beach. Please remember that elk are
wild animals and can be unpredictable. Do not
approach them under any circumstances and
keep a safe distance at all times.
DAY-USE PARKING is allowed from sunrise
until 1/2 hour after sunset. Day-use parking is
prohibited in the campground.
FISHING is allowed, subject to Department of
Fish and Game regulations at http://dfg.ca.gov.
The visitor is responsible to learn and obey
these regulations.
DOGS must be on a leash (no longer than 6 feet)
and under control at all times. Dogs are only
allowed in the campground, on the beach and
the main beach road. Dogs are not permitted
on any of the park trails including Fern Canyon.
OCEAN WAVES AND CURRENTS can be
unpredictable at any time of year. Never turn
your back to the ocean while enjoying the beach,
and keep a special watch on young children
playing near the water’s edge.
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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275
(TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting the
California State Parks at (800) 777-0369 or 711, TTY relay service.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground
Your Site # ________
LEGEND
Accessible Campsite
Restrooms
Accessible Feature
Showers
Campfire Center
Water
Parking
Wood Sales
Maximum Vehicle Size
Max. Vehicle Length
Max. Vehicle Width
24 ft
8 ft
NO TRAILERS
Maps not to scale.
Dunes
7
4
3
2
10
1
11
ONE WAY
12
G OL D B L U F F S B E A C H R D
9
BEACH
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26
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Dunes
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O N E W AY
For Emergencies
Dial
9-1-1.
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23
2 miles
to Entrance Station
PA C I F I C O C E A N
8
Overflow Parking
ON
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W
AY
6
2 miles
to Fern Canyon
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