August, 2019...I flew (from Phoenix, AZ) to Seattle, just to drive my Mom down the Oregon and northern Cali coast...then in land...to drive THROUGH the 'Drive-Thru Tree' on her 75th birthday! Though there were many parks to choose from (& we did make quick stops at a few of them), the famous DRIVE-THRU TREE PARK was THE ONLY ONE she had wanted to see since she had read about it as a child! From the online information, I wasn't sure if her 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan would fit thru the opening of the tree. (Didn't think to call & ask!) We thought that if those 1950 beasts could...so could we! And we DID...WITH EASE! A plus, was there was a significant amount of space and access around the tree. One wasn't funneled thru barriers, but had options as to WHERE you wanted to go, and WHAT you wanted to see or do! (i.e. After driving thru the mountainous forest, our bladders begged our legs head STRAIGHT for the toilets/restrooms!) The park grounds were peaceful, well maintained, relatively level (though gravely)...and surprisingly walkable for we two older gals. There were a few steps up into the mid-sized, WELL STOCKED gift shop, but were easy to navigate with my walker! All that allowed me to even go "off path" to snap pics of Mom infront of a few of the MASSIVE Redwood bases! The only REAL struggle in the park, was how hard it was to keep up with my mom...as she "Oooed", "Aaahed", and EASILY navigated from one spot to another..both IN the shop, AROUND the park, then BETWEEN the massive and wonderfully healthy trees! The pure mountain air was certainly as energizing, as the sights were stunning! There were plenty of places to picnic and enjoy the undisturbed scenery that Mother Nature had on display around you. The park also offered even more for parents many! There were wide, open (and safe) areas for children (and toddlers) to run and play...burning off extra energy before being strapped into your vehicle for more travel or sightseeing! The 'DRIVE-THRU TREE PARK' was, in our opinion, everything my mom's imagination thought it would be...AND MORE! ***CAUTION/ BE ADVISED... and...DON'T BE FOOLED*** There were a few other (so called) "parks", that advertise a "drive-thru tree" with photo opportunities. Some charge per carload, others CHARGE PER PERSON INSIDE the auto. NONE were as well maintained, offered a such a shop (certaily none as tastefully stocked or with as much quality in merchandise...let alone drinks/snacks) or restroom facilities. These "parks"...AS WELL AS the opening thru which an auto MIGHT squeeze...WERE SMALL and DIFFICULT to navigate. One such park didn't allow vehicles to stop or occupants to exit once inside...even for photos. They kept vehicles moving thru a narrow, railed (switchback) trail, only stopping at a marked spot long enough for the designated "park photographer" to snap a QUICK pic, if you pre-paid at the entrance, (when you paid the entrance fee), before moving you along the rough path to the exit. All one could do was hope everyone could be seen and were smiling, because there WAS NO 2nd chance to "get the picture right"! WORSE YET...when I asked, the entrance gate attendant/ticket taker DIDN'T KNOW THE MEASUREMENTS of the drive-thru opening! We had to WAIT until we faced it! Luckily for all, there wasn't anyone in line BEHIND US. I had to BACK OUT thru the switchback, railed path...because we DIDN'T FIT! Such a waste of precious time. Also, though online "maps" showed an occasional building, shop, or facility near by, many either had limited hours of operation...or were empty/closed/no longer in business. So if you SEE an OPEN store/restaurant or rest stop/toilets...STOP THERE! We were luck enough to have planned ahead and were loaded with food, drinks, flashlights/batteries, toilet products, hand sanitizer, and...(wink, wink)...funnels!** Hope this was helpful!

We stayed in Mendocino and drove to there. The road as beautiful as the destination. Kids enjoyed the environment and we had picnic at lunch. Those trees are very powerful and felt energized after our visit. If you are around, make sure to check this wonderful spot. We have visited on weekdays and was pretty busy.

Always the place to go to. First you do have to pay to enter, the drive way is surrounded by gorgeous sequoia trees. At the end of the driveway you can drive straight through Chandelier Tree. There is also a large gift store with amazing trinkets, treasures, and souvenirs. The adjacent building is the bathroom. Both of the buildings are in front of a beautiful pond. There are different paths to walk along the Forrest. It is a great place to stop and stretch and take the family. What a fun little spot.

It's a fun activity for kids costs 10$ per vehicle . You need to fold the side mirrors and be an expert driver to get it through the tree. Saw many people backing out after seeing the tree. The gift shop has some pretty cool stuffs . There is some ice creams available for purchase and it also has a restroom. Worth doing if you are in Avenue of Giants area

We almost did not go into the park because I thought $15 was too much to pay to drive through a tree. I am glad we chose to go. The gift shop was full of nice gifts. The park was very pleasant and a good place to stretch your legs, have a picnic, or just take a quick stroll. The restrooms were clean and bright. The best part was the trees, though. The drive down to the big tree was smooth and had little wood sculptures throughout the drive. I was fine with the cost after we finished the trip. I would recommend it as a nice place to stop along your drive. For those of us who did this in the 60s and 70s, it is still there and fun.

The Chandelier tree is 2400 years old and is 320 ft tall. It was great driving through it. May not be easy to drive with large cars like an SUV, might want to close the mirrors before going through. There's also a cute gift store by the tree and a lot of wood -carved animals in the park. Kids will love this place!

Driving through the tree was very cool and worth the stop. There are other trees and carvings on the site. We were in a rental Nissan SUV that barely fit through. Anything bigger than that would not be able to drive through in my opinion. Still cool for pictures.

Yes, it's a tourist trap. But driving through a tree is not a thing that you come across often. So it's a cool thing to do one time. This was also a good pitstop for us on our 101 West coast trip en route SF. As for the experience, it lasts less than 10 minutes. So, make every moment counts. It has a gift store and toilet facilities. Small detour from 101 should take you here. Good to visit if you are nearby this area.

Of course, it's very cool to get to go inside a love giant redwood tree! That was the highlight, in my opinion, as everything else the park provided is something that can be experienced for free in any of the nearby groves along the Avenue of the Giants. Charging $15.00 seemed high for what ended up being a ten minute experience. We spent the day hiking through the natural trails in adjacent groves and saw spectacular, gorgeous redwoods for no cost. The gift store was nice except for the fact they were blasting music with curse words- not ideal for my kids to hear at this "family friendly" location.

Okay, kind of a tourist trap, and a bit pricey - $15/vehicle, but how cool is it to drive your car through a tree? C'mon you've seen pictures of it, and you'd really like to do it yourself, right? It's a once in a lifetime check your bucket list thing to do. The gift shop has everything you'd expect and more plus snacks, drinks and ice cream for that road trip you're on. I have a suggestion for the owners...why not have a camera focused on the exit side of the tree that captures each vehicle as they pass through. Have the pictures available for purchase in the gift shop in a little paper frame and optional themed frame for purchase separately. You guys would clean up!

If you are driving up the coast, this is certainly worth the detour. Great experience driving through a tree. I managed to do it in a Chevy Tahoe! Nice shop and cafe.

We loved this! Yeah it's a tourist thing, but seriously, how often can you drive through a tree?! Ok this is my second time in 20 years, and it's still fun! There's a great gift shop, several very nice people that we met and fantastic sculptures along road through the property.

Very cute park and worth the drive! We came from Windsor and got there near sunset. There was 1 other couple in the park. The gift shop is adorable. I found some cute items for my fairy garden, and there were plenty of treasures to check out. We have a 2in lift on our Ram 1500 and we could not fit through the tree. No big deal, it is a great park. There are many wood carvings throughout, a little pond with wildlife to watch. It's a great little rest spot.

It is a very small park, 15$ entrance fee per car, but the tree is gorgeous and the surroundings are as well. There are several wooden sculptures. The gift shop was fun, and at the entrance, you received a 1$ voucher to use there. The bathrooms were clean. It was a nice stop before the Redwoods NP.

A classic stop on our Redwood adventure. Although my truck did not fit, it was still a great stop. Gift shop and small trails with some great things to see

$15 per car. We did not have to wait long but I could see some days having tonwait while previous cars and people took pictures. Nice redwood shaded drive with a nice bordered road to drive. They also had sculptures bordering the driveway that were a nice touch!

It was a quiet little ride through the woods. The cute little carved bear and animals throughout the trail. Leading you to the drive through tree and bigfoots carved out of the trees. It was a nice experience cost was 15$. No large vehicles can go through the tree so just be aware of that they do tell you when you pay of you can or can not go through.

Cute attraction. Won’t give it a 5 star because the lady running the store wasn’t very friendly and was a big foot non believer. Which is odd being that the store sells so many relics of Bigfoot lol kind of killed the vibe. 😂

It's a fun novelty trip to do. I have seen this all my life and was on vacation in the area, so I decided to take a break along our journey for a little bit of fun. If you have 30 minutes or so of time, you can drive through a 350' 2200 year old living tree.

Liz was lovely! We arrived right before dark. She was very kind and let us look around. My favorite thing was the silver dipped pinecone earrings! The drive through tree is amazing and a little scary. My husband loved the wood carvings on the grounds. They are truly beautiful!Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

This is literally just a small park that costs $15 per car to enter. The Chandelier Tree is neat and there is a nice gift shop, but we regretted the visit. Waste of time and money for us. Might be more worth it for families with small children because there is space to run, play & explore.

Neat little place to stop and have a picnic. Much nicer than expected. I don't know if I'd go visit this as a main attraction but certainly worth your time if your driving past on 101.

Really calm during our visit. Picnic tables, meadow, pond, light hiking, several artistic sculptures carved from wood. We enjoyed our visit.

Also known as Chandelier Tree, this is a 200 acre area within which you can drive through the park and also go through the tree as well. We were in a Tesla Model Y and it passed with success after folding the mirror, I would not recommend a larger truck to go through as the place might be tight. Overall a great place for some awesome photo opportunities and an amazing greater than 2000 year old tree.

We visited the Drive-Thru-Tree Park mid week in June, 2023. Admission to the park cost us $15 for our vehicle with two of us inside it. It is a little tight driving what amounted to a trail down to the tree. No it was not a problem for us. But one of the two RV's we saw pull in might not have had it quite so easy. The tree is 315 foot tall and looms over you when you stand below it. I found driving through the tree itself to be pretty easy. Some folks may not see it that way. I guess it depends on the individual. I know a fairly large SUV like a Tahoe will fit through. Anything bigger, I'm not so sure. But fold in the mirrors and watch the edges. Maybe enlist a spotter to help you if you're not sure about something . If you don't think your vehicle will fit or you do not want to try it, you can just by pass the tree itself and go right to the parking area. Even after I drove through myself, it was fun to watch others do the same. I even took some pictures of others. Once done with that and parked. There is a nice gift shop that you had to know they would have there. It wasn't huge. But it was big enough and did have some nice souvenirs available. They also had other displays and wood carvings for visitors to check out. There was a nice field and things to look at. Unlike a good amount of the state, we did have a good cell signal down in the park. It gave us time to make a call or two and send some messages and such. There was a small building with restrooms in them if needed adjacent to the gift shop and parking area. There were even some cavings and such on the way back out of the park. I found that to be a nice touch. I thought it was a fun place to visit. Other than driving through the tree itself, most things can be seen or done elsewhere for probably free. I felt the novelty of driving through the tree was worth the price. But that's what doing that type of stuff is all about.

This one was good one than the previous drive thru in eureka but m giving 4 as small sedans only can pass thru this drive thru tree comfortably. The svus and pick up trucks may not be possible to get thru it. Nice park in itself . Has a gift shop too.

This is definitely a side hustle for the family. You will be charged to go in even if your car won't fit through the tree. They should have some lower price for the people they turn away because they have long lines, or the car doesn't fit. This place was a madhouse with people and groups being so rude when the cars that had been there in line for hours couldn't get through because they were doing photo shoots. For the amount of $$ being made, they could have some traffic control and order for the people in line. The gift shop was packed and did have stuff that was interesting to buy, being a private owned place.

We traveled from Arizona up pacific coast highway to Oregon and stopped along the way to see the wonderful sights that mother earth has put here for us. The giant Sequoia trees did not disappoint. They are beautiful and so powerful. I feel so sad inside thinking that all of that could be gone in the near future:(

Very beautiful scenery, lots of open space for kids to explore, you get to drive through a 2,400 year old tree, (no large vehicles) our small Toyota Corolla barely fits. Picnic areas available. Definitely a must!

Pretty neat experience. The sign might not be totally accurate as to the height and width of the tree, but fairly close. Still a fun experience. Was $10 to experience the tree, gift shop, and take our own photos.

A must experience or too see place when u r driving through 101 or avenue of giants. It’s a thrill or fun of 5mins but it’s worth. The tall giant tree and ur car passing through is an amazing experience. Also there is smAll gift shop right opposite and it’s so so cute. Got some souvenirs. There is also toilet and can find some wood carvings which is amazing.

I loved this little tourist trap. We drove the motorcycle thru the tree and stopped and took pictures. You can loop back around to just past the entrance and drive thru as many times as you want. The other wood carvings were adorable and really well done. I would do it again