Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Overview

Situated in a magnificent old-growth redwood grove on the banks of the wild and scenic Smith River, this campground offers hiking trails, swimming, fishing, and seasonal campfire programs. Cabins available.

Operator

State Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

86 campsites

Fee

From $35 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

18004447275

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Stroll the Simpson-Reed TrailHike · 30-60 Minutes · 1.6 mi from camp

  An easy walk through beautiful old-growth redwood forests in the northern part of the parks. National Park Service

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• Hike to the Grove Of TitansHike · 1-2 Hours · 1.7 mi from camp

  A trail in the north that has an elevated metal boardwalk to protect the forest floor. National Park Service

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• Bigfoot TrailHike · 366.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 mi from camp

  The Bigfoot Trail is an unofficial U.S. long-distance hiking trail in northern California. Wikipedia

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• Boy Scout Tree TrailHike · 2.7 mi long · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Mill Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon TrailTrailhead · 4.3 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Elk Camp Ridge (#2E04)Bike ride · 11.6 mi from camp

  Originally a pack train trail between Crescent City, CA and the gold mines of the Illinois Valley in Oregon, this scenic trail presents panoramic views of high mountain peaks, the Pacific… Recreation.gov

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• Bike Redwoods to Beach on the Ossagon Trail LoopBike ride · 24.8 mi from camp

  Follow a 19-mile loop through old-growth redwood forests to the Pacific coast and back. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Howland SummitPeak · 574 ft · 3.6 mi from campShow on map
• Fern FallWaterfall · 2.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Boy Scout Tree Trail.

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• Crescent Beach OverlookViewpoint · 6.8 mi from campShow on map
• Wounded Knee MountainPeak · 4,662 ft · 19.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.