Big Basin Redwoods State Park

"It's amazing to see the ecosystem regenerate after the fires. The redwoods are burned black but tons of new growth is happening, great to see and a fabulous hike. Banana slugs everywhere! Park services have not been restored - porta johns only and no water/services - but well worth the visit."

"It's amazing to see the ecosystem regenerate after the fires. The redwoods are burned black but tons of new growth is happening, great to see and a fabulous hike. Banana slugs everywhere! Park services have not been restored - porta johns only and no water/services - but well worth the visit."

"One of the most underrated State parks in California! It was incredibly beautiful & well maintained! We took a 3-hour trail & loved it!"

"One of the most underrated State parks in California! It was incredibly beautiful & well maintained! We took a 3-hour trail & loved it!"

"We haven’t been here since before the fire in 2020. It is sad to see the remnants of so many burned and fallen trees but also inspiring and astonishing to see the many trees recovering. We came for the 5 mile loop hike past Ocean View Summit, what a great hike. We’d like to give a big shoutout to Erin at the visitor center for her helpful advice and things to look for on our hike."

"We haven’t been here since before the fire in 2020. It is sad to see the remnants of so many burned and fallen trees but also inspiring and astonishing to see the many trees recovering. We came for the 5 mile loop hike past Ocean View Summit, what a great hike. We’d like to give a big shoutout to Erin at the visitor center for her helpful advice and things to look for on our hike."

"Never in my life have I felt the true power of the phrase "Wild and Wonderful." I felt so truly connected with nature here, and I think this is what heaven must be like. There's no pressure to buy things, parking was streamlined, and the option of trails ranged from easy to all-day. The rangers were kind and knowledgeable. The bana slugs were bountiful! (I saw 25 on the redwood trail alone!) The fences marking the trails often blended into the wildlife, so it really felt like you were wandering through the most majestic woods on earth. I left my heart here, and I can't wait to come back."

"Never in my life have I felt the true power of the phrase "Wild and Wonderful." I felt so truly connected with nature here, and I think this is what heaven must be like. There's no pressure to buy things, parking was streamlined, and the option of trails ranged from easy to all-day. The rangers were kind and knowledgeable. The bana slugs were bountiful! (I saw 25 on the redwood trail alone!) The fences marking the trails often blended into the wildlife, so it really felt like you were wandering through the most majestic woods on earth. I left my heart here, and I can't wait to come back."

"Every weekend we go to a different park! And this one is sure to be one of our favorites! You can walk in the sunshine during the cold weather, and take refuge on the shady trails during the heat. Also liked that there are so many trails, so we won't get around all the options in one or two days. Will definitely go back there many more times! Highly recommended"

"Every weekend we go to a different park! And this one is sure to be one of our favorites! You can walk in the sunshine during the cold weather, and take refuge on the shady trails during the heat. Also liked that there are so many trails, so we won't get around all the options in one or two days. Will definitely go back there many more times! Highly recommended"