Redwood National & State Parks is one of our favorite national parks. Located in Northwest California, just below the Oregon border, this park is more Oregon than California. It features a number of great hiking trails, backpacking routes, a handful of free backcountry campsites, and some of the most majestic forests in the world. Pair that all with SeaQuake Brewing in Crescent City (which punches above its weight class) and you’re bound to have a good time.
Emily and I spent a good four (4) days there and would absolutely go back anytime we could. Below we list more information on our itinerary, as well as our campsite. If you see a link in the itinerary, click for a full post on the activity.
Day 1
We drove all night from San Francisco and got into camp at midnight, so we took it easy and woke up late on our first day.
Day 2
- James Irvine to Fern Canyon to Miner’s Ridge Trail
- Howland Hill Road and Stout Grove
- SeakQuake Brewing
Day 3
Day 4
- Coffee along the Avenue of Giants (Humboldt)
Enjoying coffee under… 
…the Avenue of Giants!
Flint Ridge Campsite
Emily and I stayed at the Flint Ridge Backcountry site and could not have been happier. Flint Ridge is an absolute gem! It’s located just south of the Klamath River off of the very scenic Coastal Drive. There are no redwoods here but there is a beautiful forest and you’ll be falling asleep to the waves crashing into the bluffs way below you. It’s magical – and free! There are 8 different sites, each containing a food locker and a fire ring. Pit toilets are also available.
To Flint Ridge sites 
Along the trail
Site 3 
Site 2
I say “backcountry” site, but it’s the perfect blend of back and front country. It’s only 1/4 mile back so it only takes 5 minutes to hike up a small hill to get to the sites. However, that 5 minute walk will keep many convenience campers away and leave you to enjoy the woods in relative quiet and seclusion. Driving down the scenic Coastal Drive every morning as we headed to a trail left us with some beautiful morning views and we became much more familiar with the beauty of Klamath River than if we would’ve just stayed near Prairie Creek Visitor Center. The location of the campsite also meant that a drive to the northern stretches of the park and the beautiful Howland Hill Road and Stout Grove were much more accessible.
Is this real life?! View from the scenic drive near our campsite.