Forest camping · California
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Camp among the world’s tallest trees
SettingForest
StateCalifornia
Best seasonSummer & early fall
ReserveCalifornia State Parks
Old-growth coast redwoods crowd right up to the campsites along the Smith River, with fern canyons and the famous Stout Grove a short walk away. Standing among giants, by your tent.
Don’t missStout Grove
RVs & rigsRV sites (length limits)
What’s here
- Stout Grove
- Smith River swimming
- Fern canyon
- Howland Hill Road
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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