Owen R. Cheatham, founder of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, was inspired to preserve this site in the Grizzly Creek area because of an exceptional stand of coast redwood groves located within this area. The Van Duzen River flows beside the campground and makes it a popular area to camp, hike, fish, swim and picnic.
The park is located approximately 37 miles southeast of Eureka. 20 Miles south of Eureka on hi-way 101, then east on hi-way 36 another 17 miles. Don't blink when you think you're getting close, because you'll miss it.
The area recievs up to 65" of rain or more annually, so dress appropriately during the October through May seasons. Summer brings 70 - 80 degree days, with up to 90 degrees and higher on occasion.
There are 30 campsites. Canoeing, kayaking, Trout, Salmon & Steelhead fishing & swimming in Van Duzen River. There is a group camp &/or picnic area, 4.5 miles of hiking trails, a horse shoe pit, an environmental camp, and a visitor center with exhibits and bookstore.
Relatively small in size, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park comprises just a few acres, but it is large enough to provide you with a sense of seclusion. Visit the Park during the week, and you could very well find that peace and quite you seek among one of its groves of coast redwoods.
You can visit the beautiful Victorian village of Ferndale for an old time shopping experience, or visit Fort. Humboldt to the north, or head to Humboldt Redwoods State Park with Avenue of the Giants to the south. Ruth Lake is about an hour or so further up hi-way 36 to the east.
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| California State ParksFrom primitive pristine camping miles off the beaten path, to centrally located campgrounds within driving distance to all the local activities, California State Parks can provide you with the outdoor experience of a lifetime. |
| Humboldt Redwoods State ParkHumboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses nearly 53,000 acres which includes over 17,000 acres of untouched old growth coast redwoods. Camping, Fishing & Horseback Riding are just a few of the opportunities available within this vast region. |
| Grizzly Creek Redwoods State ParkThe Van Duzen River flows beside the campground making this park a nice quiet, peaceful place to camp, hike, fish, swim and picnic. |
| Jedediah Smith Redwood State ParkLocated on one of the countries most beautiful and pristine wild rivers, Jedediah Smith State Park is a favorite choice for summertime camping adventures. |
| Prairie Creek Redwood State ParkPrairie Creek Redwood State Park is one of the Crown Jewels of the Northern California Redwoods State Park System. Spend the day beach combing, picnicking, drop by the visitor center with exhibits and a get some cool mementos from the nature store, or stay the week-end camping, hiking, conducting nature studies, or viewing the wildlife which includes the world famous Roosevelt Elk. |
