Protect, Inform, and Enable

Inspiring the Protection of Castle Rock and Portola Redwoods State Parks

Celebrating 80 Years!

 

 

 

Join us on June 14, 2025, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Portola Redwoods State Park!  Hosted by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks, this special event promises to be a memorable day filled with nature, history, and community.

Stay tuned for more details!

 

 

 

Castle Rock Stargazing

Grab a blanket and join us for the Perseids Metor Shower

Spend the night under the stars and watch the Perseids meteor shower

August 16, 2025 8PM until 11PM

Tickets will become available early in the summer

Details to follow

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Providing the BEST park experiences right in our own backyard

We love Castle Rock and Portola Redwoods State Parks

Castle Rock and Portola Redwoods are two Bay Area treasures that feature gorgeous hiking, rock climbing, redwood forests, and much more! We look forward to seeing you on the trails as we continue to support these parks.

Castle Rock

Past Projects

Current Projects

Castle Rock Map

Portola Redwoods Map

Portola Redwoods

Donate

Your contributions can make a difference! We work closely with Portola and Castle Rock park staff to determine needs and opportunities; as an all-volunteer organization, our funding goes directly to projects and improvements in these two parks.

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How To Help

Become A Member

Help preserve trails, maintain buildings, train volunteers, and fund school trips for disadvantaged youth!

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Volunteer

What’s your passion? Preserving local endangered species, or maintaining trails and facilities for visitors? Guided hikes, or paperwork? Whatever your strengths, you can help protect and improve these Parks! Visit the Volunteer Page for a current opportunity at Portola Redwoods, including how to join our Trail Crew!

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PUpcoming Events

Date and Time

Event

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Saturday June 14, 2025     11:00AM

Saturday August 16, 2025     8:00AM

Portola State Park 80th Anniversary Party

Castle Rock Stargazing

 Save the date.  More info soon.

 Save the date.  More info soon.

 

 

California State Parks Week – Portola 80th Celebration

Join us on June 14, 2025, as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Portola Redwoods State Park!  Hosted by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks, this special event promises to be a memorable day filled with nature, history, and community.  Stay tuned for more details!

 

 

 

 

Perseid meteor shower – A night under the stars

Join us on August 16, 2025, for a night under the stars.  We’ll have an astronomy presentation and telescopes under the clear Castle Rock skies.  Hosted by the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation and California State Parks, this special event promises to be memorable.  Stay tuned for more details!