This seldom-run run is seldom run, apparently. If you lived in Eureka, the first problem would not be a problem. Of course this makes for superb solitude in forested parkland that is stunningly beautiful in sunny weather, which often occurs in April and sometimes in March. Redwood Creek might be the best in California.
Water quality is excellent.
It is difficult to measure your progress on Redwood Creek, because lovely sidestreams cascade into the creek every kilometer it seems. The redwood log bridge that was once a landmark has been removed, probably as timber. If you put in above Stover Creek, you will likely want to camp at a fine large open gravel bench on river left about 10 miles below Lacks Creek. The guidebooks all describe a put-in on private property at Stover Ranch, but the young Stover generation refuses permission, and they usually answer the phone now. My opinion is that it's not worth calling John Stover for permission, because it just draws attention to yourself.