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✨ 2026 Season

Redwood National Park Permits 2026

Walk among the giants. There is no lottery and no fee: Redwood permits are free reservations through the Redwood Parks Conservancy, bookable up to 180 days ahead.

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How Redwood Permits Work

Backcountry Camping (7 sites)

Free, up to 180 days ahead

Tall Trees Grove Vehicle Permit

45/day advance + 20 day-before

Fern Canyon Vehicle Permit

Required May 15 - September 15

🌲 Popular Trails

Tall Trees Grove

Home to some of the tallest trees in the world. The free vehicle reservation comes with a gate code emailed the day before your hike.

James Irvine Trail + Fern Canyon

Old-growth redwoods ending at Fern Canyon's 50-foot walls. Hiking is permit-free, but driving to the Gold Bluffs Beach lot needs the summer vehicle reservation.

Summer Dates Fill Up

The permits are free, but July and August backcountry sites and Tall Trees slots do run out. Book early and watch for cancellations.

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