State Park
Elam Horse Camp
Redwood National and State Parks · Trinidad, CA
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State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
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Managing agency
- Redwood National and State Parks — official page
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- Address:Trinidad, CA
About
A backcountry permit is required for overnight camping: https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm
To prepare for any trip to this location, download the detailed Elam backcountry guide and map: https://www.nps.gov/places/upload/BC_Planner_Elam_2-17-2012-508.pdf
• When parking at trailhead, secure items of value and keep them out of sight; better yet, leave them at home!
Lock vehicle doors, roll up windows, and engage anti-theft devices.
• Hikers/backpackers only: 7.5 miles to camp from Orick Horse Trailhead.
• Hikers/backpackers only: 3 miles to camp from Redwood Creek Trailhead. Note: Frequent vehicle break-ins at trailhead
parking area.
• Hikers/backpackers only: 6.5 miles to camp from Tall Trees Trailhead.
• Pets (with the exception of service animals) and bicycles are not permitted on trails or in camp.
• Redwood Creek may be impossible to cross during the rainy season and/or during high flow stages;
two bridges over Redwood Creek are only in place seasonally, usually June–September.
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Amenities
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Redwood National and State Parks
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Elam Horse Camp
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McArthur Creek Loop Trail
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13.4 mi3,350 ftgain
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Redwood Creek Trail
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6.6 mi1,138 ftgain
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
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1.3 mi253 ftgain
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Skunk Cabbage Trail
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3.7 mi79 ftgain
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Trail
Tall Trees Access Road
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12.0 mi15,030 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Tall Trees Grove Loop Trail
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3.3 mi1,499 ftgain
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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