{"id":19158,"date":"2022-09-23T21:20:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T03:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/?p=19158"},"modified":"2026-01-19T08:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:27:45","slug":"10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/","title":{"rendered":"10 California State Parks with Cabins for Big Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>California is home to 279 state parks. Some are known for their natural beauty, like Redwood National and State Parks, while many others offer activities like camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and more. There are so many great places to explore in California that it\u2019s hard to know where to begin. To expand your time in the parks, we researched park cabins and yurts to find 10 California state parks with big family accommodations. So pack up the kids and plan a great getaway at one of these California state parks.  All cabin and yurt reservations can be made at <a href=\"https:\/\/reservecalifornia.com\">reservecalifornia.com<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Bothe-Napa_Valley_State_Park_California\" >Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Calaveras_Big_Trees_State_Park_California\" >Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Columbia_SHP_Hotel_and_Cottages_California\" >Columbia SHP Hotel and Cottages, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Crystal_Cove_State_Park_California\" >Crystal Cove State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Cuyamaca_Rancho_State_Park_California\" >Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Hendy_Woods_State_Park_California\" >Hendy Woods State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Jedediah_Smith_Redwoods_State_Park_California\" >Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#McArthur-Burney_Falls_Memorial_State_Park_California\" >McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Prairie_Creek_Redwoods_State_Park_California\" >Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Sue-meg_State_Park_California\" >Sue-meg State Park, California<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Point_Cabrillo_Light_Station_California_State_Historic_Park\" >Point Cabrillo Light Station, California State Historic Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/10-california-state-parks-with-cabins-for-big-families\/#Bonus_%E2%80%93_Asilomar_State_Beach_California\" >Bonus &#8211; Asilomar State Beach, California<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/dXhbZt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/8516\/8501847261_da581357fb_b.jpg\" alt=\"Breath, breath in the air\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bothe-napa-valley-state-park-california\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bothe-Napa_Valley_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=477\">Bothe-Napa Valley State Park<\/a> is one of the prettiest parks in California, offering visitors stunning views of Napa Valley\u2019s vineyards and wineries. The park is just 15 miles from downtown Napa, which makes it an ideal day trip from the Bay Area. Once inside the park, visitors can drive or walk the Napa Valley Vine Trail, which winds for about 2 miles through the heart of the valley. There are also several hiking trails that lead to scenic viewpoints. One of the most popular trails leads to Moore\u2019s Wall, a rock outcropping that\u2019s a great place to stop for a picnic. If you\u2019re coming to the park with little ones, you\u2019ll want to check out the Vintners\u2019 Walk, a self-guided tour that highlights the lives of grape farmers and winemakers through the seasons. The walk begins at the park visitor center and ends at the Oxbow Public Gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three available yurts can sleep families of 6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/dgEpGW\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/8178\/8053522658_470a567abb_b.jpg\" alt=\"Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-calaveras-big-trees-state-park-california\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calaveras_Big_Trees_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=551\">Calaveras Big Trees State Park<\/a> is a nature lover&#8217;s paradise. Located in the Sierra Nevada foothills northeast of Stockton, the park is home to the world-famous \u201cGeneral\u2019s Giant Sequoias,\u201d some of the largest trees in the world. There are several ways to enjoy the giant sequoia groves, including a one-hour guided walk, a two-hour \u201cExplorer\u201d walk, a self-guided Big Trees Discovery Trail hike, and a hike to the top of Mount Stanford. For little ones, there\u2019s the Discovery Trail, a paved path that leads to the General Noble Tree. The walk takes about 15 minutes, and kids can climb inside the tree\u2019s hollow trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The park offers 2 cabins that sleep 6 people and one cabin that sleeps 8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Columbia_SHP_Hotel_and_Cottages_California\"><\/span>Columbia SHP Hotel and Cottages, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Columbia Hotel and Cottages are a part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=552\">Columbia State Historic Park<\/a> in downtown Sonora, California. Today, the hotel serves as an overnight lodging option, while the cottages on the property are available for day rental. The Columbia Hotel was built in 1876 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds are great for families with kids of all ages. Kids can explore the hotel grounds and play in the nearby playground, while adults can step inside the hotel to see what life was like for travelers in the 19th century. The hotel is home to a museum with artifacts from the gold rush era, as well as \u201cThe Best 48 Hours in Gold Rush California,\u201d a self-guided audio tour that explores Sonora\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One cottage, #C, sleeps up to 6 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cottage_14_closeup-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cottage_14_closeup-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19187\" style=\"width:675px;height:450px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cottage_14_closeup-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cottage_14_closeup-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cottage_14_closeup-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Cottage_14_closeup-1-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crystal_Cove_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Crystal Cove State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=644\">Crystal Cove State Park<\/a> is located in the coastal city of Newport Beach and is California\u2019s oldest developed state park. The park\u2019s 1,800 acres are home to a wide variety of wildlife, including bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes, rabbits, and a wide selection of birds. Crystal Cove is a great place to hike and explore nature, but it\u2019s also popular among water sports enthusiasts. The park is home to two swimming beaches, a boat launch, two piers (one of which is a fishing pier), and a tide pool that\u2019s popular with children. Kids can also enjoy the park\u2019s tide pools, which are great for exploring, but please note that they\u2019re closed during certain times of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The park offers <a href=\"https:\/\/crystalcove.org\/beachcottages\/cottages\/\">beach cottages<\/a> that sleep 6, 7, 8, and 9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/u1DoEA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/437\/18385284894_b9774bc002_b.jpg\" alt=\"The Milky Way in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuyamaca_Rancho_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=667\">Cuyamaca Rancho State Park<\/a> is the largest state park in San Diego County and features a wide variety of outdoor activities. The park\u2019s 2,562-acre California Rancho State Park is home to the park\u2019s visitor center, a nature center, a Native American museum, and a historic ranch house. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park\u2019s trails are fantastic for hikers of all skill levels. If you\u2019re traveling with little ones, you can visit the nearby Fireman\u2019s Hot Springs, or you can take the Self-Guided Nature Trail, which is wheelchair accessible. If you have older kids, the park\u2019s trails lead to spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife, like deer and wild turkeys, while hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four cabins sleep up to 8 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/aF1cQu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/6228\/6348594072_3d8a657056_b.jpg\" alt=\"Misty Redwood grove, Hendy Woods State Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hendy_Woods_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Hendy Woods State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=438\">Hendy Woods State Park<\/a> is an old-growth redwood forest located in the Northern California county of Santa Cruz. The park is a fantastic place to hike and explore, and it\u2019s one of the few places where you can experience a redwood forest without needing a tree trunk-like frame to see above the forest\u2019s canopy. Hendy is a great place for families with younger kids. The park\u2019s trails are stroller and wheelchair accessible, and the forest is relatively kid-friendly. There are a few trails that are designed to be relatively short hikes, and most trails are less than a mile in length. Families can also enjoy the park\u2019s discovery center, which offers indoor and outdoor activities, like playing with worms and making bird feeders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two rustic cabins sleep six in the Cabin Colony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jedediahsmithredwoods.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jedediahsmithredwoods.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jedediahsmithredwoods.jpg 900w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jedediahsmithredwoods-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jedediahsmithredwoods-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sixsuitcasetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/jedediahsmithredwoods-640x427.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jedediah_Smith_Redwoods_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=413\">Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park<\/a> is a coastal redwood forest along Highway 101, just south of Crescent City in Northern California. The park is named after explorer Jedediah Smith, an explorer of the Rocky Mountains and the Western United States. The park\u2019s redwood groves are home to some of the tallest trees in the world, including the &#8220;Hyperion\u201d tree, which is the world\u2019s second-tallest living tree. Trails lead to scenic viewpoints, and there are also several campgrounds and cabins inside the park. Families can enjoy the park\u2019s Discovery Center and Arthur Wikoff Environmental Education Center, which offer hands-on activities and exhibits about the park and local wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Four available cabins sleep up to 6. Cabins have electricity, heaters, and lights. No kitchen or bathroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/7cdPvu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/2429\/4065123226_4441580e51_b.jpg\" alt=\"Burney Falls\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McArthur-Burney_Falls_Memorial_State_Park_California\"><\/span>McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=455\">McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park<\/a> is a beautiful park in Northern California that\u2019s home to the state\u2019s largest waterfall, Burney Falls. The park is also known for its wide variety of wildlife, including black bears, chipmunks, and wild turkeys. There are a number of trails in the park, including the 5-mile round-trip hike to Burney Falls, which is free and open to the public. McArthur-Burney is also a great place to bring children. The park\u2019s Discovery Center offers indoor and outdoor activities for kids, including a simulated forest, a discovery wall, and a bridge that\u2019s great for observing wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six two-room cabins sleep up to 6 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/ST4Ac7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/2808\/33395680052_10e1cedfe2_b.jpg\" alt=\"Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prairie_Creek_Redwoods_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=415\">Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park<\/a> is home to some of the world\u2019s tallest redwood trees. Located in the southern section of Humboldt County, the park features a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, horseback riding, and fishing. Prairie Creek is a great place to visit with children, especially if you\u2019re looking for something a little less hectic than McArthur-Burney Falls. There are fewer people, and many of the trails are relatively short. The park is also home to the Discovery Center, which offers a wide variety of activities, including an exhibit on honey bees, live animal shows, and a short film that introduces the park\u2019s ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Meadow Cabin Colony at the Elk Prairie Campground has 4 cabins that sleep up to six people. Cabins have electricity, heaters, and lights. No kitchen or bathroom. Each cabin has 2 bunk beds, each with a twin over a double in size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2nzHoXP\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/52233705877_47b1ecbf9d_b.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Rock, Sue-Meg State Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sue-meg_State_Park_California\"><\/span>Sue-meg State Park, California<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=417\">Sue-meg State Park <\/a>is located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. There are lots of trails and activities throughout the park, including lakes, canyons, and rivers, but what makes it the perfect family getaway are the two giant, wooden climbing structures. 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