Free Admission to 49 State Parks on Black Friday

We’ve all seen insane video of Black Friday shopping mayhem. Contrast that with the serene video above of hiking in redwood forests. Which would you rather do the day after Thanksgiving?

To sweeten the pot, 49 California redwood state parks will offer free admission on Black Friday. You can burn off some calories from Thanksgiving, let the kids run off some energy while they’re out of school and show out-of-town guests some of the most beautiful scenery on this planet.

Save the Redwoods League is sponsoring the free admission. “Thanksgiving is a great American tradition,” said Sam Hodder, president and chief executive officer of Save the Redwoods League. “This year, Save the Redwoods League wants to make it even better. We are starting a new tradition for Black Friday. We invite everyone to experience the moments of joy, renewal and inspiration that you’ll find among our natural wonders, the ancient giant redwoods.”

You are required to present a free pass at the entry gate. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE PASS.

“California State Parks and Save the Redwoods League have worked together for more than 80 years to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to protect its most valued natural resources,” said California State Parks Director, Lisa Mangat. “Free Friday in the Redwoods continues that tradition, inviting everyone to enjoy one of our greatest treasures, the redwood forest.”

We’re providing you with the complete list of parks offering free admission, in case you want to visit some place new, or if you’re in another part of northern California on Black Friday.

Near the Bay Area

• Annadel State Park
• Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
• Jack London State Historic Park
• Mount Tamalpais State Park
• Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Sonoma-Mendocino Coast

• Armstrong Redwoods State Park
• Austin Creek State Recreation Area
• Fort Ross State Historic Park
• Hendy Woods State Park
• Jug Handle State Reserve
• Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve
• Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
• Mendocino Headlands State Park
• Mendocino Woodlands State Park
• Montgomery Woods State Reserve
• Navarro River Redwoods State Park
• Russian Gulch State Park
• Salt Point State Park
• Sonoma Coast State Park
• Van Damme State Park

Santa Cruz

• Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Butano State Park
• Castle Rock State Park
• Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
• Portola Redwoods State Park
• Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
• Wilder Ranch State Park

Monterey

• Andrew Molera State Park
• Garrapata State Park
• Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
• Limekiln State Park
• Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

Sierra Nevada

• Calaveras Big Trees State Park

North Coast Redwoods

• Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
• Benbow Lake State Recreation Area
• Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
• Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
• Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
• Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area
• Humboldt Lagoons State Park
• Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Present your pass at the visitor center for 5 percent off visitor center merchandise on November 27, 2015, only, courtesy of the Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association.
• Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
• John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve
• Patrick’s Point State Park
• Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
• Richardson Grove State Park
• Smithe Redwoods State Reserve
• Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
• Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

--Video and images courtesy Save the Redwoods League