Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Felton on Highway 9, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is home to a centuries old Redwood Grove that features a self-guided nature path. It also boasts other old-growth woods such as Douglas fir, mandrone, oak and a stunning stand of Ponderosa pines. The tallest tree in the park is about 285 feet tall, and about 16 feet wide. The oldest trees in the park are about 1400 to 1800 years old. The main park area contains the large, old-growth redwoods, while the northern area (Fall Creek) has about 20 miles of hiking trails. There are NO bridges at any river or creek crossing.
ROARING CAMP BIG TREES RAILROAD is next door to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. A brochure with general train information is available at the main entrance kiosk. You can call 831-335-4484 for more information. You can pay the day use fee, park at the Henry Cowell parking lot, and walk a hundred yards to Roaring Camp.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
CAMPING: There are no group campsites, but 113 family campsites at Henry Cowell State Park. Family campsites are limited to eight people per site and include: Tables, Fire Rings, Running Water, Restrooms with Flush Toilets, Showers
Information website: https://www.henrycowellredwoods.com/
Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.0398828,-122.0640073
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