Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park in California State

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

An astounding 7% of the worlds remaining old-growth redwoods can be found in this state park near the Oregon California border.

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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Details

An astounding 7% of the worlds remaining old-growth redwoods can be found in this state park near the Oregon California border. 9,500-acres of the 10,400-acre property are redwoods, while the rest of the park consists of other native foliage, including ferns, sorrel, hemlocks, maples, and oaks. There are over 18 miles of hiking trails and 100 campsites. Fishing is also possible along the Smith River, which runs through the heart of the forest. The park is named after Jedediah Smith, one of the first American explorers to travel through this area in the 1820s.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

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Hiouchi Information Center

The park's northernmost visitor center.

0.2 mi away

Jedediah Smith Campground

Jedediah Smith Campground is located amid old-growth redwoods, with great access to outdoor activities.

0.2 mi away

Mill Creek Trail

This horse and hiking trail offers scenic views and traverses several human-impacted ecosystems.

0.3 mi away

Jedediah Smith Visitor Center

Location, hours, and amenities available at the Jedediah Smith Visitor Center.

0.6 mi away

Stout Grove

Located in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Stout Grove has a trail leading to colossal redwoods.