Orick, CA

Prairie Creek Redwoods SP Elk Prairie Campground — Elk Prairie Campground (sites 1-75)

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About this spot

Set aside in the early 1920's by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a 14,000 acre sanctuary of old growth coast redwood. Designated as a World Heritage Site & International Biosphere Preserve, The park has over 280 Save-the-Redwoods League memorial groves. Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife viewing, beach combing, fishing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. There are over 75 miles of hiking trails through verdant forests and along wild and scenic beaches. As the park is a preserve of uncut forest,

Typical weather

Prairie Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Prairie Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.48°JJanuary: average water temperature 48°F47°FFebruary: average water temperature 47°F49°MMarch: average water temperature 49°F59°AApril: average water temperature 59°F60°MMay: average water temperature 60°F63°JJune: average water temperature 63°F66°JJuly: average water temperature 66°F65°AAugust: average water temperature 65°F62°SSeptember: average water temperature 62°F57°OOctober: average water temperature 57°F51°NNovember: average water temperature 51°F49°DDecember: average water temperature 49°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 101 field-sample stations

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