Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground

Del Norte County

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground

Del Norte County


Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground is in the heart of delightful Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park along the Smith River, northeast of Crescent City. Exceptional facilities, scenic attractions, and interpretive programs make Jedediah Smith a premier camping destination in the Redwood Empire. Visitors to the area enjoy the scenic beauty of the Smith River and the redwoods. Enjoyable hiking trails lead out from the campground. Fishing for steelhead in the Smith River is best early in the year.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground features 86 campsites. Fifty are for RVs, trailers, or tents. Sixteen sites are designated tents only. Campsites are shaded by redwoods and alders. There are also 5 Hike & Bike sites along with a Group Site.

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Jedediah Smith State Park Campground Basics
Jedediah Smith State Park Campground Location: Off Highway 199, 5 miles east of Highway 101, 4 miles north of Crescent City
Elevation: 125 feet
Camping Season: Open year-round
Number of Sites: 86
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer (fee per night for additional vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Headquarters: (707) 464-6101

Reservations for
Jedediah Smith State Park Campground
Reservations accepted: Reservations can be made for camping dates from May through September. At other times campsites are first come, first served.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: RVs - 25 feet
trailers 31 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: #13, 17, 25, 37, 39, 41
Fees: $35 per night
Hike & Bike - $7
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: Jedediah Smith State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Jedediah Smith State Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire grill, food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: Yes, 25 cents for every 2 minutes
Dump Station: Yes
Campground Map: Jedediah Smith Campground Map
Attractions near Jedediah Smith State Park Campground: Hike along the scenic Boy Scout Tree Trail. Tour the Visitor Center and nature store. Wander through Stout Grove. Explore the Simpson-Reed Interpretive Trail. Attend summer interpretive programs. Down at the water is the Smith River boat launch access for canoes, kayaks, and rafts. Fishing for steelhead during the season is excellent.

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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park group campsite

Jedediah Smith Group Campground

Jedediah Smith Group Campsite

The group campsite at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State park can accommodate up to 50 people and 15 vehicles.
Fee: $300 per night

General Camping Information

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.




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Redwood Empire Attractions

The Redwood Empire includes a number of state and national parks with magnificent groves of old-growth coastal redwoods. Campers at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground are at one of the premier camping destinations in the Redwood Empire. Nearby are other wonderful attractions.

  • Explore the trails in Jedediah Smith State Park. Fish or swim in the Smith River.
  • Spend a day at beautiful Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park which spreads over 14,000 acres. Watch for wandering herds of elk, enjoy old-growth redwoods, and hike up the Fern Canyon trail.
  • Drive up to stunning Applegate Lake in Oregon, only 2½ hours from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.
  • Visit Great Cats World Park in nearby Cave Junction, Oregon. See more than 50 of the great cats of the world - tigers, ocelots, snow leopards, lions, and many more.
  • Explore the scenic wonders of Sue-meg State Park (formerly Patricks Point). Stand on Wedding Rock and venture down to Agate Beach.
  • Richardson Grove State Park offers magnificent redwoods and excellent campgrounds.
  • Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park is a secluded redwoods park off the main highway.
  • Drive south to Humboldt Redwoods State Park with the Avenue of the Giants.
  • Visit Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.


Key Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground Regulations

  1. Wood collecting is not allowed, including twigs and leaves.
  2. Generators may only be operated sparingly from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  3. Dogs must be kept on a leash and must be confined to a tent or vehicle at night.
  4. Bicycles are only allowed on paved roads.

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