Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Orick, California · 115 ft · In Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 8 mi E: Surgone, 64 acres
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 115 ft (35 m)115 ft35 m
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Also in the park: Run by another agency: Gold Bluffs Beach Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park 2.6 mi · 1 single site
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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. From early October to mid-May, this campground switches to "First come, first served" sites. Head to campground kiosk upon arrival to check for availability.
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Cell service at Elk Prairie Campground - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 2% chance of rain61°45°
- WedMostly Sunny64°46°
- ThuSunny70°50°
- FriMostly Sunny64°47°
- SatAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunny61°46°
Nearby camping
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RV park
RV Park · 4.8 mi · Orick
Elam Camp
Dispersed · 6.6 mi · Orick
Stone Lagoon Boat-In Campground
State Park · 9.1 mi · Orick
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.6 mi
Camp site
Orick, CA · On State agency land · Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- 6.6 mi
Elam Camp
Orick, CA · On National Park Service land · Redwood National Park
- 9.9 mi
44 Camp
Orick, CA · On National Park Service land · Redwood National Park
- 17 mi
Lookout Rock Camp Site
Big Lagoon, CA · On State agency land · Sue-meg State Park
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