The 673 acres Memorial County Park provides an opportunity to view outstanding old-growth redwoods and has picnic facilities, a nature center, a camp store, and campfire programs. The park is known for its family camping areas and the Tan Oak and Mt. Ellen Nature Trails.
Sam McDonald, a unique and interesting 850-acre facility, is located approximately 3 miles west of La Honda on Pescadero Road. Trees common to the redwood forest include the coastal redwood. Douglas-fir, various varieties of oak and California bay trees.