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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

This is the official page for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, located in the Santa Cruz mountains in Felton, CA.
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n Lorenzo River, a meadow, and the rare Santa Cruz Sandhills. There are 3 separate vehicle entrances to this park. The campground and Santa Cruz Sandhills portion of the park is located at 2591 Graham Hill road. The day-use entrance, where you can find the meadow, river, and old-growth redwoods, is located off Hwy 9 in downtown Felton. The Fall Creek Unit, where you can find a new-growth redwood forest, the river, and historic lime-kilns, is located at 1400 Felton Empire Road.

05/28/2023

Are you missing us? 😢 We have officially moved to our new account, Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks. Head over there to stay up to date with all the latest happenings within state parks in the Santa Cruz mountains.

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05/27/2023

⏰ Time is running out! There is only 1 day left until we transition to our new account, Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks. This account will be your one-stop shop for all things park related including park updates, interesting nature/historical facts, and connecting with fellow park lovers.

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05/26/2023

Do you love state parks? 🌲 Do you enjoy learning about nature? 🧐 Want to brush up on California history? 🌁 If you answered yes to any of these questions, be sure to follow us on Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks.

We officially make the transition on May 26th so be sure to follow us on the new account! See you there!

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05/25/2023

📣 We have something exciting in store for you! Beginning May 26, 2023, we will be moving to a new account, Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks. Be sure to follow along so you can stay up to date with the latest park happenings and connect with the community of park lovers!

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05/15/2023

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04/29/2023

📨 This is your invitation to follow our new account !

Our current accounts for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park, Portola Redwoods State Park, Butano State Park, and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park will be moving over to this new account on May 26. Please join us there for more great State Parks content!

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04/18/2023

⚠️Park Update ⚠️

The Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park will be closing sections of trails along the Fall Creek Truck Trail due to a Forest Health project that is currently underway. The timber fallers started on the Fall Creek Truck Trail (FCTT) Project today and will be falling dead trees of all sizes Mondays-Fridays until April 28.

This end date may be pushed back pending weather conditions. Staff have requested trail closures on the FCTT during these times to ensure public safety.

Please respect all trail closure signs to keep yourself safe.

04/14/2023

Have you followed our new account Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks yet? It’s got great info and fantastic photos and videos of some of your favorite state parks, including Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park, Portola Redwoods State Park, Butano State Park, and the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. What are you waiting for? Join us today!

⚠️Make sure to follow Santa Cruz Mountains State Parks soon as the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park account will be closed in May 2023.

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04/08/2023

Fancy squirrels in the park!

You’ll likely see a handful of these cuties when you visit Henry Cowell Redwoods; there are 5 very abundant species residing in the area, 1 of which is a particular Trickster.

The Eastern Gray Squirrel population has a well documented pigment gene mutation that creates a jet-black appearance. In all likelihood, these “fancy squirrels” are a different color morph of the Eastern Gray Squirrels.

What kinds of squirrels have you seen around the park?? // Melanistic Eastern Gray Squirrel and Fox Squirrel

04/06/2023

🔥🌿 Did you know that controlled burns can benefit the Santa Cruz Mountains ecosystem? Learn more about this important land management practice in episode 4 of The Santa Cruz Sandhills Series! In this video, we'll show you two great examples of different stages of Succession, in the Sandhills after controlled burns. 🎥

Controlled burns can help restore the natural fire cycle, prevent wildfires, and promote plant diversity. This is an important land management practice used by California State Parks in the Sandhills of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The Sandhills ecosystem is one of 4 unique biomes represented within the boundaries of Henry Cowell and is full of endemic and endangered species. The presence of these species only make it that much more crucial to protect this unique section of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our hope is that with this series, you'll gain a better understanding of this beautiful habitat and learn how to preserve what's in your backyard. Make sure to watch our Introduction Video if you're not familiar with the Santa Cruz Sandhills! 🌵 Click here to learn more!: https://youtu.be/2dsfC7pINYw

For more information about controlled burns and land management in the Santa Cruz Mountains, please call (831) 335-7077 or email [email protected]. Don't forget to like and subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things happening with California State Parks in Santa Cruz and beyond! Follow us on social media .sp to stay connected. 🌺

04/03/2023

🌿🦋🌱 NEW VIDEO ALERT! Join Dr. Jodi McGraw, the Principal Ecologist of Jodi McGraw Consulting, as she sheds light on the Santa Cruz Sandhills, the most delicate and endangered ecosystem in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park! 🌳🌺

Learn about the various habitat types, unique plants and animals, and the history of this fragile ecosystem. Discover what you can do to help protect it! 🌟The Sandhills support a diverse range of rare and endemic plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world. In this video, you'll discover how the sandhills are particularly vulnerable to disturbance due to their fragile nature and are under threat from habitat loss, invasive species, and human activities. Efforts are being made by California State Parks to conserve and restore this delicate ecosystem so visitors can learn about its importance and ways to protect it.

Visit our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/ and don't forget to like and subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things happening with California State Parks in Santa Cruz County and beyond! We can't wait to see you at one of our parks soon! 🌞🏞️ 🌿🦋🌱🌳🌺🌟📞🌞🏞️

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03/30/2023

🌵🍃🌺 Are you curious about the unique plants found in the Santa Cruz Sandhills? Check out episode 3 of The Santa Cruz Sandhills Series! 🎥 in this episode, we explore some of the incredible endemic and endangered species that make this ecosystem so special. While we can't cover all the plants in this video, we'll highlight some of the coolest ones that you'll discover during your next visit to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Be sure to explore all the videos in this series by visiting our youtube channel at www.youtube.com/ if you're not familiar with the Santa Cruz Sandhills, often lovingly referred to as the Galapagos Islands of the Santa Cruz Mountains! 🌳

Let's protect this beautiful habitat together! Learn how you can help by watching the video and contacting us for more information. Call (831) 335-7077 or email [email protected]. 🌿

Address

101 Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA
95018

Telephone

(831) 335-4598

Website

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=546

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Where the redwoods, the Santa Cruz Sandhills, and the San Lorenzo River meet.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park inspires calm reflection among ancient giant redwoods and sunny sandhill ridges. Its historical significance and spectacular scenery draw travelers from around the world. Within its 4,650 acres, visitors can enjoy 30 miles of hiking and riding trails, as well as picnicking, swimming, camping, and fishing. Henry Cowell Redwoods SP is home to ancient redwoods, the San Lorenzo River, a meadow, and the rare Santa Cruz Sandhills. There are 3 separate vehicle entrances to this park. The campground and Santa Cruz Sandhills portion of the park is located at 2591 Graham Hill Road. The day-use entrance, where you can find the meadow, river, and old-growth redwoods, is located off Hwy 9 in downtown Felton. The Fall Creek Unit, where you can find a new-growth redwood forest, the river, and historic lime-kilns, is located at 1400 Felton Empire Road.