State Park · California, United States
Richardson Grove State Park
Richardson Grove State Park is a state park in California, United States, established in 1922.
State Park · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Humboldt, California, United States |
| Established | 1922 |
| Coordinates | 40.0167° N, 123.8000° W |
| Managed by | California state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Richardson Grove State Park
Richardson Grove State Park is located at the southernmost border of Humboldt County, 75 miles (121 km) south of Eureka, California, United States, and 200 miles (320 km) north of San Francisco. The year-round park, which has approximately 2,000 acres (8.1 km2), straddles US 101, causing the narrowest point of its entire distance. Said to have the 9th largest tree of all remaining Coast Redwoods, it is known for swimming on the South Fork of the Eel River and day use in addition to 159 campsites. The park is named after Friend Richardson, the 25th Governor of California between 1923 and 1927.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Eureka, California |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 75 miles south of Eureka |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes — 159 sites |
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Airports near this park
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- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 149.2 miles away
Parks nearby
Benbow State Recreation Area
Reynolds Wayside Campground
John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Sue-meg State Park
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Richardson Grove State Park?
Richardson Grove State Park is in California, United States (40.0167° N, 123.8000° W).
When was Richardson Grove State Park established?
Richardson Grove State Park was established in 1922, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Richardson Grove State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Richardson Grove State Park has campgrounds with 159 sites.
How do I get to Richardson Grove State Park?
The nearest town is Eureka, California. about 75 miles south of Eureka.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks — Wikipedia list of California state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richardson_Grove_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).