Dimmick Memorial Grove State Park

Dimmick Memorial Grove State Park, located in Elk, California, United States, is a stunning park and tourist attraction that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the redwood forest along the Navarro River. The park is popular for picnicking, swimming, camping, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The second growth redwood groves provide a home for various wildlife such as raccoons, black-tail deer, and river-oriented birds like the belted kingfisher.

While online reservations are not available for this park, visitors can enjoy both Guided and Self-Guided educational field trips at no cost. School groups can make reservations one month in advance for a chance to explore the park's K-12 School Field Trip experiences. The park is located on Highway 128, two miles east of the junction with State Highway 1, with the Paul M. Dimmick Campground located six miles east of the junction. Navarro Beach Campground is situated at the mouth of the Navarro River on the Pacific ocean.

The weather at Dimmick Memorial Grove State Park can be changeable, so layered clothing is recommended. Unlike coastal parks, summers may be very warm. For more information, visitors can contact the Mendocino District Office at 707-937-5804 or the Navarro River Redwoods SR Office at 707-882-2463. Additionally, Save the Redwoods League has helped protect over 150,000 acres in 37 of California State Parks redwood parks. Learn more at SaveTheRedwoods.org.