Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensElk Prairie Campground
Orick
Wake up among giants. Elk Prairie puts you in the heart of old-growth redwoods where Roosevelt elk graze the meadow at dawn. Fall asleep to creek sounds, then hike straight to Fern Canyon without touching your car keys.
Old-growth redwoods camping
Wildlife spotting
Roosevelt elk viewing
Hike-in location
Tips
🌾"the meadow is so very beautiful. In the morning. In the afternoon. In the fog. In the sun"
🥾hike 11 miles to Fern Canyon, no permit needed
🦌elk often graze at dawn and dusk
Elk Prairie Campground
Orick
Parks & GardensParks & GardensWake up among giants. Elk Prairie puts you in the heart of old-growth redwoods where Roosevelt elk graze the meadow at dawn. Fall asleep to creek sounds, then hike straight to Fern Canyon without touching your car keys.
Old-growth redwoods camping
Wildlife spotting
Roosevelt elk viewing
Hike-in location
Tips
🌾"the meadow is so very beautiful. In the morning. In the afternoon. In the fog. In the sun"
🥾hike 11 miles to Fern Canyon, no permit needed
🦌elk often graze at dawn and dusk