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# Portola Redwoods State Park

San Mateo · California Department of Parks and Recreation

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(650) 948-9098](tel:6509489098)

**Hours**: Day use hours: 6am-Sunset (In severe weather the park might be closed.) Visitor Center: Monday through Sunday 9 am to 5 pm

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=539)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.262368&lon=-122.212354)

## About Portola Redwoods State Park

Portola Redwoods State Park is listed in official public-land records for San Mateo, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Museums ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/museums)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)En route CampsitesTent CampingGroup CampsitesHike-and-Bike CampsitesRemote CampingRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsInterpretive ExhibitsFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=539)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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