Yurok Tribe to Regain Ancestral Land in Historic Deal

The landmark agreement with Save the Redwoods League paves the way for Indigenous land management and conservation at Redwood National Park.

A historic land deal will return 125 acres of ancestral territory to California's Yurok Tribe, becoming a gateway to Redwood National and State Parks.
The Yurok Tribe will take ownership in 2026 after a $23 million restoration project, co-managed with Save the Redwoods League, is completed.
The new gateway will feature a visitor center highlighting Yurok history and culture, along with a traditional village, enhancing the park's million annual visitors' experience.
This landmark agreement marks the first time in U.S. history that an Indigenous-owned property will welcome guests to a national park, setting a new conservation model.
Restoration efforts have already seen the return of native wildlife, including salmon, to the area, demonstrating the benefits of tribal land management.