
Richardson Grove State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
Richardson Grove is home to some of the tallest old-growth coast redwoods in existence, with trees exceeding 300 feet. A gateway park on Highway 101 in southern Humboldt County, it offers peaceful river swimming, shaded camping beneath ancient giants, and easy family-friendly trails through groves that have stood for over 1,000 years.
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Ancient redwood cathedral grove in Sonoma wine country, with a tree over 1,400 years old.
Why go: Similar forest, old-growth forest, hiking experience
Around 100 miles away


