Redwood in April: Crowds, Weather & What to Pack

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April is one of the best months of the year to visit Redwood National Park: crowds run 43% of the June peak (40,599 average visits). Weather: highs average 59°F and lows 43°F, with 6.6″ of precipitation and 13.3 hours of daylight. Computed from NPS and NOAA data.

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Redwood in April: what the park service says

April 1 is the date the park service gives for reopening dispersed camping along Redwood Creek after the winter high-water closure, though it notes the date can shift if the creek runs high. Plan the Tall Trees Trail ahead: it takes a reservation all year. On the coast side, Davison Road to Fern Canyon is open, but its two stream crossings can be difficult after spring rain, so the park advises a high-clearance car, and the Miners Ridge Trail has been blocked by a downed tree since April 12, 2026.

Source: NPS, checked 2026-11-05.

Crowds in April

Redwood averages 40,599 recreation visits in April — 43% of what June, the peak month, draws. Plan lodging and entries with that in mind.

Weather & daylight

Expect cool days (highs average 59°F), and mornings are chilly (lows average 43°F). This is one of the wetter months (6.6″ of precipitation on average). Mid-month daylight runs 13.3 hours.

NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station KLAMATH, CA US (4 mi from park coordinates, 28 ft elevation) — conditions vary inside the park, especially with elevation. Daylight computed for the 15th of April.

What to pack for Redwood in April

Computed from the month's weather normals above — not a generic list.

• Warm mid-layer (fleece or light puffy) — mornings average 43°F
• Rain shell + pack cover — 6.6″ of precipitation is normal this month
• Waterproof boots — plus navigation and a basic first-aid kit — 6.6″ of precipitation is normal this month

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Also at their best in April

Other parks whose computed April verdict is a best window — same NPS × NOAA formula:

• Theodore Roosevelt in April — 7% of peak crowds, highs 56°F, score 92/100
• Badlands in April — 16% of peak crowds, highs 60°F, score 90/100
• Lake Clark in April — under 1% of peak crowds, highs 46°F, score 89/100
• Voyageurs in April — under 1% of peak crowds, highs 49°F, score 88/100

Common questions

See also: the best national parks to visit in April · Last verified 2026-09-24