Last updated: January 28, 2021
Place
Jedediah Smith Redwoods Day Use Area
NPS / Michelle Covington
Quick Facts
Location:
West of Hiouchi, CA
Significance:
Access to the Smith River
Designation:
State Park
Amenities
10 listed
Beach/Water Access, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Boat Trailer, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable
The jumping off point for picnics, hikes, walks, swimming and boating in the north of the parks.
Access to the day use area is from the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground, entrance road. An $8 per vehicle day use fee is required.
Here, the emerald green waters of the wild and scenic Smith River flow past old-growth redwood trees. This is an incredibly beautiful and popular destination in the summer.
Families with canoes, boats, kayaks, rubber rafts and inner tubes congregate along the cobbled banks of the river adjacent to this day use area. While summer air temperates may reach 90 F (32C), the river remains cool and inviting.
The day use area is also the starting point for those who want to use the summer hikers' bridge to walk upstream to the Stout Memorial Grove.
Access to the day use area is from the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Campground, entrance road. An $8 per vehicle day use fee is required.
Here, the emerald green waters of the wild and scenic Smith River flow past old-growth redwood trees. This is an incredibly beautiful and popular destination in the summer.
Families with canoes, boats, kayaks, rubber rafts and inner tubes congregate along the cobbled banks of the river adjacent to this day use area. While summer air temperates may reach 90 F (32C), the river remains cool and inviting.
The day use area is also the starting point for those who want to use the summer hikers' bridge to walk upstream to the Stout Memorial Grove.