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  3. Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground

Camping at Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground near Orick

State park · Orick · 67 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 27 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

28 available sites

28 open of 67 sites
Site HB1
TentHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$10 for 2 nights
$5/night · before taxes & fees
Site 48
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 49
Tent · Up to 21 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 50
Tent · Up to 17 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 51
Tent · Up to 27 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 52
Tent · Up to 23 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 53
Tent · Up to 21 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees
Site 54
Tent · Up to 18 ftHookups not listedElk Prairie Campground (Sites 1-75)
Available all 2 nights
$70 for 2 nights
$35/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 67 sites.

SiteFr
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Price
HB1
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$5
62
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
59
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
61
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
63
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
66
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
67
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
68
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
70
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓
Park notices 2Includes alerts
  • Prairie Creak Redwoods Elk Prairie Cabin Code Alert

    Codes for access to your cabin are printed on the Sales Receipt (confirmation letter). If you have off-season reservations or if you are an after-hour arrival, State Park staff may not be available… Read full notice

    Codes for access to your cabin are printed on the Sales Receipt (confirmation letter). If you have off-season reservations or if you are an after-hour arrival, State Park staff may not be available to assist you with your reservation. You are responsible for cabin access, and the access code is found on your Sales Receipt (confirmation letter).

  • Maximum Allowable Stay

    Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicle(s) is limited as follows: 1. Individual campsites - Maximum allowable stay is thirty (30) nights per calendar year per park, with no more than… Read full notice

    Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicle(s) is limited as follows:

    1. Individual campsites - Maximum allowable stay is thirty (30) nights per calendar year per park, with no more than seven (7) of these nights permitted during the summer season (May 1 through September 30), and no more than fifteen (15) consecutive nights the rest of the year. After maximum allowable consecutive use has been reached no person or equipment may re-enter the same park to use any camping facilities until the expiration of at least two nights (48 hours).

    2. Group and Environmental campsites - Maximum allowable stay is fourteen (14) nights per calendar year per park, with no more than seven (7) nights of consecutive use per visit. After maximum allowable consecutive use has been reached no person or equipment may re-enter the same park to use any camping facilities until the expiration of at least two nights (48 hours).

    3. Hike and Bike campsites - Maximum allowable stay is seven (7) nights per calendar year per park, with no more than two (2) nights of consecutive use per visit. After maximum allowable consecutive use has been reached no person or equipment may re-enter the same park to use any camping facilities until the expiration of at least two nights (48 hours).

From $10 for 2 nights
$5/night · Before taxes & fees
28 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

28 openSites from $5/night
Book on California State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Deck
  • Food Locker
  • Lighting
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Table
  • Porch
  • Shower
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
30 nights

Location

127011 Newton B. Drury Parkway
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Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 5 pull-through, 59 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 21 paved site driveways
Shade
Listing 0 of 55 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 30 nights max
Getting there
Listing 127011 Newton B. Drury Parkway (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
$35
50
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
52
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
56
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
48
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
49
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
51
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
53
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
54
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
55
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
57
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
58
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
60
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
64
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
65
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
71
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
72
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
73
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
76
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
75
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
✓✓$35
15
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
18
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
19
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
29
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
31
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
32
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
34
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
36
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
38
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
43
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
46
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35
26
elk prairie campground (sites 1-75)
XX$35

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

4. Cabins - Maximum allowable stay is fifteen (15) nights per calendar year, with no more than seven (7) consecutive nights permitted during the summer season (May 1 through September 30). After maximum allowable consecutive use has been reached no person or equipment may re-enter the park to use any camping facilities until the expiration of at least two nights (48 hours).

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Heart of the Redwoods Cottages & RV

2.4 mi from Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights41 sites open for every night

Elk Country RV Resort & Campground

10.3 mi from Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights28 sites open for every night

Redwood RV Park

11.2 mi from Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground (straight-line)
Sites $39/night
$77 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

67 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

67 sites · $35, $80–$100/night

Loops: Elk Prairie Campground (sites 1-75) (63), Meadow Cabin Colony loop (4)

28 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Redwood National and State Parks alerts
  • Caution: Prescribed Fire in the Bald Hills Area On November 7, 2026, prescribed burns will be conducted in the Bald Hills near Schoolhouse Lookout as long as conditions are favorable. Foot traffic up to the lookout or on Eastside Road will not be allowed during operations. Fire crews and smoke will be…
  • Caution: Delays along Highway 101 There are multiple traffic stops along Highway 101 from Orick, CA to Crescent City, CA due to road construction. Extra time may be needed to travel throughout the park. Delay times may vary. Please stay alert and drive cautiously.

Active alerts from the National Park Service. Check before you go.

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)

Self-guided tours at Redwood National and State Parks

  • Human Stories: Living Off the Land (and Water) · 4–8 hr · Stops: Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, Redwood Creek Overlook, Lyons Ranch Historical District, Elk Meadow Day Use Area, Crescent Beach Day Use Area, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway +7 more

    Since time immemorial humans have been thriving on this redwood coast. This extensive tour spans the length and width of the parks. At these sites you will hear stories from Yurok elders, you see…

  • Tall Trees Walking Tour · 2–5 hr · Stops: Tall Trees Walking Tour Stop 1, Tall Trees Walking Tour Stop 2, Tall Trees Walking Tour Stop 3, Tall Trees Walking Tour Stop 4, Tall Trees Walking Tour Stop 5, Tall Trees Walking Tour Stop 6 +8 more

    Welcome to your Tall Trees adventure, where you will experience a mosaic of life as perceived through layers of time. The only restrooms here are the vault toilets near the trailhead. There are no…

  • Driving By? Got an RV? Towing a Trailer? · 1–6 hr · Stops: Hiouchi Visitor Center, Lagoon Creek, Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, Big Tree Wayside, Trillium Falls Trail, Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center

    This tour is for those who are very short on time. These suggestions provide a glimpse of the redwood forests we are famous for. You don't need to go to both visitor centers - nor do the Trillium…

Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.

Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 27 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Spacious & Easy to Drive Fully Loaded Worry Free 2016 Minnie Winnie
    Spacious & Easy to Drive Fully Loaded Worry Free 2016 Minnie Winnie

    Class C motorhome · 24 ft · sleeps 6 · 88 mi from campground

    $230/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Fern the 2022 Teardrop! +Rooftop Tent, Shower, Awning, & full Kitchenette!
    Fern the 2022 Teardrop! +Rooftop Tent, Shower, Awning, & full Kitchenette!

    Travel trailer · 13 ft · sleeps 6 · 190 mi from campground

    $90/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2016 DNM Teardrop Trailers 5’x8’
    2016 DNM Teardrop Trailers 5’x8’

    Travel trailer · 8 ft · sleeps 2 · 194 mi from campground

    $70/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · Redwood National and State Parks

    Half-day Hike To A Celebrated Grove
    Photo: NPS
    Hike to the Tall Trees Grove

    3-6 Hours

    A half-day hike in the southern part of the parks for those ready for an adventure. A free reservation is needed. This trail is one the more strenuous hikes in Redwood National and…

    A person bikes on a level dirt road between a meadow and trees
    Photo: NPS
    Bike the Davison/Streelow Creek Loop

    2 Hours

    Start at a meadow where elk gather before biking through dense, Douglas-fir forests that have grown back since the old-growth redwoods were logged here in the 1960s. Along this…

    Happening during your dates

    Ranger programs and events Nov 13–Nov 15

    • Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Prairie Creek (South end of the park) · Nov 13, Nov 14 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

      Prairie Creek Visitor Center

    • Ranger-led Afternoon Walk: Simpson-Reed (North end of park) · Nov 13 · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free

      Simpson-Reed Trailhead located off Walker Road. A pit toilet bathroom is available at the trailhead. This…

    Source: National Park Service (Redwood National and State Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 30 nights (California State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202641%5%0%
    Dec 202643%3%0%
    Apr 202735%13%0%
    A cobbled stream cuts into fern covered walls.
    Photo: NPS
    Walk the Fern Canyon Loop Trail

    45-90 Minutes

    A unique, beautiful, and popular location in the park. Getting here does require some planning, reservations are required May 15th through September 15th (available online), there…

    A Short Walk For The Adventurous
    Photo: NPS
    Walk the Stout Memorial Grove Trail

    1-2 Hours

    A majestic grove of redwoods next to the Smith River in the northern part of the park. This trail requires some planning about how you will access it. Hours can be spent on a…

    A Short Walk in the Northern Part of the Redwoods
    Photo: NPS
    Stroll the Simpson-Reed Trail

    30-60 Minutes

    An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. Limited parking, RV's and trailers not permitted.

    Boy Scout Tree Trail
    Photo: NPS
    Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail

    3-5 Hours

    A moderate hike with some steep grades and switchbacks.

    Source: National Park Service (Redwood National and State Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.