Portola Redwoods State Park Celebrating 80 Years!

As part of California State Parks Week You Are Invited 80th Anniversary Celebration Portola Redwoods State Park

Join us at Portola Redwoods State Park for a special 80th Anniversary Celebration!

 

Portola and Castle Rock Foundation, along with Save the Redwoods League and California State Parks, are having a celebration at Portola Redwoods State Park. 

Make plans today to join us at the Park to celebrate this milestone.

  • Date:   June 14 2025 

  • Time:   11am to 4pm – Please plan to arrive early as parking is limited.  (Carpooling is encouraged)

  • Location:  Portola Redwoods State Park

What’s Happening?

  • 🌲   Guided Hikes: Explore the beauty of the redwoods.

    Old Tree – enjoy a leisurely guided hike to the historic Old Tree (30 minutes)

    Iverson Cabin – enjoy a robust guided hike to the remains of the Iverson Cabin (2.5 hours)

    TipToe Falls – enjoy a guided hike along the newly replaced steps to the beautiful TipToe Falls 

  • 🎵   Live Music: Enjoy performances at the Campfire Center Stage by David Anthony.

  • 🍴   Food Trucks: Savor delicious eats.

    Pupusas by Dos Hermanos Pupusas; Tacos by Oaxacan Kitchen; Water from Open Water 

  • 🎟️   Raffle:

    Grand prize is California State Parks Backpacking Adventures Trip for 2.

    Other prizes include: 

    Banana slug / camping themed toys 

    Camping gear from REI

    Christmas tree from Castle Rock Ranch

    Handmade cards by Patricia Larenas

    Handmade soap by Renee’s Soaps

  • 🎨   Art Activities with Patricia Larenas and Alis Whitman

  • 🌿   Moments in Nature: Take it all in.

 

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160 Years of History

The fascinating history of the park begins with the Quiroste, Olpen and Oljon tribes who managed the land from time immemorial.  In the 1860s Danish immigrant Christian Iverson built a cabin along Pescadero Creek. In 1889, Iverson sold his property to lumberman William Page. In 1924, the Masonic Lodge’s Islam Shrine acquired the property for a summer retreat. In 1945, the Lodge sold the property to the State to create a new state park. The park has since doubled in size, due to the efforts of donor organizations such as Save the Redwoods League. In 1991, Portola and Castle Rock Foundation was founded and became the cooperating association to State Parks, raising funds for interpretive projects and programs as well as maintenance costs. The Foundation operates the Visitor Center Gift Shop, investing the proceeds back into the park.

Support Our Legacy

For more than30 years, the Portola and Castle Rock Foundation has been dedicated to preserving the beauty, trails, and history of these cherished parks. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to be part of our legacy by making a special anniversary donation.

Your gift helps fund conservation projects, educational programs, and trail maintenance—ensuring these parks remain a sanctuary for future generations. Choose a giving level that honors our history and sustains our future

🌲 Portola Pioneer

$19.45

Commemorate our founding year with a gift that honors our roots.

🎉 80th Anniversary

$80.00

Celebrate eight decades of adventure, stewardship, and community.

🌿 Towering Redwood

$300.00

Stand tall with us in protecting and preserving these lands.

🏆 Foundation Sustainer

$1000.00

Lead the way in conservation with a lasting impact.