California · Camping

Elk Prairie Campground

Elk Prairie CampgroundPhoto: Redwood National and State Parks — Public Domain Mark 1.0 (via Flickr)
Mar–Nov
best months

Is Elk Prairie Campground open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists an alert for Redwood National Park.

  • Delays along Highway 101

    Park alert covering Redwood National Park · NPS · Redwood National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Redwood National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 114 ft
  • Redwood National ParkPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Elk Prairie Campground is a campground in California at about 114 feet. It is managed by the state park agency.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Nov

    Best time to visit Elk Prairie Campground

    Best months: March–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      52° / 36°

    2. Feb

      54° / 37°

    3. Mar

      56° / 37°

    4. Apr

      58° / 39°

    5. May

      61° / 43°

    6. Jun

      64° / 46°

    7. Jul

      67° / 49°

    8. Aug

      69° / 49°

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

    10. Oct

      65° / 42°

    11. Nov

      56° / 39°

    12. Dec

      51° / 36°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA, 0.5 mi away at 160 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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