The Redwood National Forest is made up of four separate parks. The Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast Redwoods and Prairie Creek Redwoods parks on California's far northern coast are maintained by the state, while the Redwood National Park is part of the U.S. National Park system. California has other large redwood groves and parks, but they are not part of the Redwood National Forest.
Including all four parks, the Redwood National Forest occupies 110,332 acres of land with 38,982 of the acres being old growth trees. Sadly, only about 4 percent of the original old growth acreage exists today.
Once on the verge of extinction, Roosevelt Elk are seen throughout the Redwood Forest. Along the coastline within the forest, visitors also catch glimpses of harbor seals, Pacific gray whales, dolphins, sea lions and a vast variety of ocean-loving birds.
There is ample opportunity for exercise and recreation throughout the forest. Along with hiking trails, camping and nature viewing, dance demonstrations are also offered by the local Tolowa and Yurok tribes.
