Richardson Grove State Park
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High Traffic Alert
This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Current Crowd Level
🟠Busy
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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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
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