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Richardson Grove SP
State Park

Due to budget reductions, the Oak Flat Campground will remain closed until July 2011.

Redwoods; JDonovanEstablished in 1922 and named after Friend W. Richardson, the 25th governor of California, the park is bisected by Hwy. 101 and the south fork of the Eel River. Camping, hiking, swimming, and just relaxing are popular activities throughout much of the year. Fishing for salmon and steelhead is popular during the winter.

Richardson Grove State Park is where you first encounter significant old growth redwood forest when coming north. The 9th tallest coast redwood, a fallen tree ring study conducted in 1933, and a walk-through tree are immediately available.

Richardson Grove State Park is located within "Bear Country".
State Park regulations require visitors to store food and scented items properly at all times.
Location/ Directions
Foggy River Morning ; JDonovanSeven miles south of Garberville on Highway 101.
Latitude/Longitude: 40.0172 / -123.7917

Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing
Summer 75-95 degrees.
Morning & evening fog is common.
Winter 30-50 degrees.
Dress for rain.
Facilities - Activities
Over nine miles of hiking trails, picnic area with ample parking, river access, and seasonal fishing.

The park offers a variety of Interpretive/Educational programs during the summer including evening campfire programs, Junior Rangers, and guided nature walks.

A visitor center and nature store are located in the historic 1930’s Richardson Grove lodge and are also open May - September.


 

Wi-Fi Servicewifi
Richardson Grove State Park now offers AT&T Wi-Fi Service!
This service enables park visitors with wireless enabled laptop computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) to access the Internet.  Park visitors will be able to gain Wi-Fi access when they use a wireless device within about 150 to 200 feet of the Ranger Station located at the park entrance. For more information about this service please see January 19, 2005, News Release.

 January 19, 2005, News Release (pdf)
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707-247-3318
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1600 US Highway 101  #8
Garberville, CA 95440-3318

Mushrooms at the Grove; JDonovan