The tallest tree is the Miles Standish Tree, a 1200-year old giant, which towers 255 feet. It has a picnic area, swimming and fishing in the Eel River, and a 60-foot waterfall. This 77-year old park along the Eel River has groves of truly giant redwoods, some over 300 feet. This developed park has campgrounds with 150 family and group campsites. It has a visitors center and nature store located in an historic 1930's-era lodge.
Cabins are also available for rent.
Fishiing and swimming in the Eel river are also popular. The park, located 2 miles south of Garberville, covers 1200 acres. It includes a campground with 75 campsites. A trail leads up into the redwood-forested hills overlooking the lake. This park, like the redwoods within it, is an impressive old giant.