State Park

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Del Norte County, CaliforniaAbout 10,548 acresEstablished 1939
Status
Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
$8 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Camping
Yes
Official site
parks.ca.gov(707) 464-6101

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 10,548 acres, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park lies in Del Norte County, about 7 miles east of Crescent City.

Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

Open year-round. Day use sunrise to sunset. Campground open all year.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Vehicle Day Use$8
Official wording

Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $8.00

California park passes

  • California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
  • Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
  • Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
  • Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
  • SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details

From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveCalifornia
Phone
(800) 444-7275

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed, with restrictions

Not allowed in or on: trails.

Are dogs allowed? Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping, RV Dump Station, RV Access

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsGeocachingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Parking

Water

  • Swimming beach
  • Boat ramp

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • Tent camping
  • RV camping

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Overview

Named after the intrepid explorer, Jedediah Strong Smith, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park offers hiking and nature trails, river access, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store. Managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and California State Parks, it is on Highway 199, 9 miles east of Crescent City. Phone (707) 465-7335 for more information.

Camping

Tent/RV camping: Sites 13, 17, 25, 37, 39, and 41 are accessible including parking and routes. There are accessible routes to restrooms/showers from these sites.

Cabin camping: All four cabins within the campground are accessible, including parking and routes. Electricity is available within the cabins. There are no restrooms in the cabins.

Read more from the park

Restrooms/Showers: An accessible restroom/shower building is located directly across from site 40. Accessible parking is available at the restroom. One restroom opposite site 13 has a usable toilet.

The Campfire Center has both upper and lower accessible seating areas.

Picnic Area

The picnic area has 10 accessible tables with pedestal grills, and several accessible parking spaces. Routes and restrooms within the picnic area are accessible.

Trails

The Stout Memorial Grove Loop Trail is generally accessible. Some steep slopes are located along the route, for about 0.5 mile through redwood forests. The service road access to the trailhead from the parking lot is approximately 500 feet of steep downhill slope. The service road could be a challenging route for some users. The trailhead, accessible restroom, and accessible parking are located at the east end of the Stout Memorial Grove parking lot.

The Simpson Reed Peterson Memorial Trails are a 0.93 mile accessible loop trail experience through old growth Redwoods. The surface is compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking and non-flush accessible restroom is located off Walker Road (not Highway 199).

The Nature River Trails is a 0.6 mile accessible trail through redwood forest with views of the Smith River from the day-use area to the campground. The surface is compacted aggregate. There is one armored crossing on the trail that water flows over during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 12%. An accessible picnic area is located at the trailhead of the Nature Trail in the day-use area. Accessible parking and restrooms are located near both trailheads.

The Leiffer Trail ***As of April 2024, the Leiffer Trail is not currently accessible. Recent rain events have caused portions of the trail to be washed out. Stabilization of the trail and a reopening date is not determined at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.***

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface

Simpson Reed Peterson Memorial Trails 3% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate, Wood, & Plastic lumber

8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Nature River Trails 3% Average 4% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate

11% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Leiffer Trail 3% Average 2.2% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate, Wood, & Rock

10% Maximum 5% Maximum 4 FT Minimum

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
3560 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
Nearest town
Crescent City — about 7 mi east (straight line)
Coordinates
41.7972, -124.0828
Phone
(707) 464-6101

Entrances

  • Directions point

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

The park is located 9 miles east of Crescent City on Highway 199. See also Redwood National and State Parks HQ (Information Center) at 1111 2nd St in Crescent City.

Nearby state parks

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