Photo: National Park Service
Jedediah Smith Campground
A California State Parks campground in old-growth redwoods on the Smith River, with 86 shaded sites, hot showers and Stout Grove across the water. Small rigs only: RVs to 25 ft, trailers to 21 ft.
Hiouchi, California · Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Season
Year-round
Reserve in summer; walk-in off-season
Elevation
About 130 ft
Mild summers, wet winters
Hookups
None
Water spigots & dump station
Big rigs
25 ft max
Trailers 21 ft (NPS); limit enforced
Updated October 7, 2026 · Details checked against NPS and California State Parks listings
Redwoods & river
The Jedediah Smith experience
Old-growth redwoods, a clear green river and Stout Grove next door, at a state park campground made for tents, vans and small RVs.
86 campsitesTent & RV sites, no hookups
Old-growth redwoodsShaded sites by the Smith River
Hot showersCoin-operated, year-round
Flush toiletsRestrooms open all year
Drinking waterSpigots around camp
RV dump stationOn site, year-round
Fire ringsPlus picnic tables
Food lockersBear-resistant storage
Four ADA cabinsReservable cabins in camp
Trails from campRiver and redwood walks
Campfire programsRanger talks in summer
Dogs in campOn leash; not on trails
Firewood for saleSeasonal, from the hosts
River swimmingClear water by the sites
Life at camp
What campers say
The campground report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together: campers love the trees, the river and the clean restrooms, while compact sites, deep shade for solar and the 25 ft limit come up again and again.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report24 ft
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4G/5GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 5G
Last reported nightly rate$35 Aug 2024
As reported by Campendium users. Confirm length limits, fees and policies with the park before you go.
Off US-199 at Hiouchi
Getting there
The campground sits on US-199 near Hiouchi, about 9 miles east of Crescent City, inside Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.
Route from US-101 at Crescent City: US-199 east to the campgroundFrom I-5 at Grants Pass: US-199 south through the Smith River canyon
US-199 · HIOUCHI
Set your GPS
1461 US-199, Crescent City, CA 95531
To Crescent CityAbout 16 min
To Brookings, ORAbout 33 min
From Grants Pass, ORAbout 1 hr 45 min
From EurekaAbout 2 hr
25 ft RV / 21 ft trailer limit. State Parks enforces it, so measure bumper to bumper before you come.
About 130 ft elevation. Normal July highs on the coast are about 65°; bring layers.
*Approximate driving times from the campground. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Out the gate
Around Jedediah Smith
Leave the rig parked. Stout Grove, the Crescent City waterfront and the redwood coast are all close.
Photo thanks to Chmee2 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Stout Memorial Grove
A flat, easy loop among some of the largest coast redwoods anywhere. In summer a seasonal footbridge crosses the river from the campground; otherwise take a car, not the RV, on gravel Howland Hill Road.
Photo thanks to Frank Schulenburg (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Battery Point Lighthouse
Cross to the 1856 lighthouse at low tide for tours of the keepers’ quarters and the tower, plus tide pools along the way.
Photo thanks to Carol M. Highsmith (public domain)
Crescent City Harbor
Watch sea lions at B Street Pier, walk the breakwater and buy fish off the boats at one of the North Coast’s working harbors.
Photo thanks to Carol M. Highsmith (public domain)
Trees of Mystery
Ride the SkyTrail gondola into the redwood canopy and say hello to the giant Paul Bunyan and Babe statues on US-101 in Klamath.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
The closest RV parks and campgrounds we’ve reviewed around Crescent City, by drive time.
Photo thanks to Redwood Meadows RV Resort
Redwood Meadows RV Resort
Sunny meadow sites with 30/50-amp full hookups in Hiouchi, next to the Smith River and the redwoods.
Photo thanks to Del Norte County Parks
Florence Keller County Park Campground
$20 first-come campsites in a quiet county redwood grove. No showers; rigs to 32 ft.
Photo thanks to Crescent City / Redwoods KOA
Crescent City / Redwoods KOA Holiday
A year-round KOA Holiday in a redwood grove, with 50-amp pull-thrus, cabins and a dog park.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Jedediah Smith fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: one of the loveliest campgrounds on the redwood coast, with giant trees, a swimmable river and Stout Grove at the doorstep. It’s strictly small-rig country, though: no hookups, deep shade and a 25 ft motorhome limit.
Camping feesNPS listing · checked Oct 7, 2026
Standard site$35 /night
Discount passes*$17.50 /night
Distinguished Veterans Pass$0 /night
Day use$8 /vehicle
*California State Parks Disabled Discount Pass or a federal Senior or Access Pass, shown at check-in. Sites have no hookups; online bookings through ReserveCalifornia add a reservation fee.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s State Parks page or call (707) 464-6101.
Typical July afternoon
Crescent City65°
Phoenix107°
42° cooler than Phoenix in July.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why summer travelers come.
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Site types
Standard sites, discount passes and cabins.
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Rates & policies
Fees, pets, showers, stay limits and rig limits.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Jedediah Smith is a California State Parks campground inside Redwood National and State Parks, set among old-growth redwoods on the Smith River. Sites are wooded and private but compact, there are no hookups, and the park enforces a 25 ft limit for motorhomes and 21 ft for trailers.
Best for
- Small RVs, vans and truck campers that fit the 25 ft limit.
- Hikers: trails start in camp, and Stout Grove is just across the river.
- Swimmers and paddlers: the clear Smith River runs right past the campground.
- Campers happy to unplug; RVers report spotty cell signal.
Consider this
- No hookups: arrive with full water and charged batteries, and use the dump station on the way out.
- Heavy shade makes solar charging hard, campers report.
- Sites sit close together and fill up in summer.
- Dogs are fine in camp but not on park trails.
Why summer travelers come
Typical July afternoon
65°
Crescent City
Crescent City 3 NNW
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
42 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
Every site is a no-hookup site under the redwoods, so the choice is mostly when you come and whether a cabin suits you better. Fees are from the NPS listing for the campground, checked Oct 7, 2026.
Standard site $35/night
For motorhomes up to 25 ft and trailers up to 21 ft, with a picnic table and fire ring, and food lockers for storage.
Discount pass $17.50/night
Holders of California’s Disabled Discount Pass or a federal Senior or Access Pass pay half the standard fee.
Veterans pass $0/night
California State Parks Distinguished Veterans Pass holders camp free; bring the pass to check-in.
Cabins See rates
Four accessible cabins sit inside the campground. Check ReserveCalifornia for current cabin rates and what’s provided.
Standard site$35Per night, no hookups
Discounts$17.50Disabled Discount & Senior/Access passes
HookupsNoneDump station and water on site
RV length25 ftTrailers 21 ft; enforced
ReservationsReserveCaliforniaBusy season; walk-in off-season
SeasonYear-roundBusiest in summer
PetsDogs allowedIn camp on leash; not on trails
ShowersCoin-operatedFlush toilets year-round
Day use$8Per vehicle
Stay limit7 nightsIn summer (May–Sep); 15 in a row the rest of the year
Checked against the NPS and California State Parks listings on October 7, 2026. Fees are subject to change at any time; check ReserveCalifornia or call (707) 464-6101 before you go. Off-season sites are first come, first served, so have a backup plan on busy weekends.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Will my rig fit? Motorhomes over 25 ft and trailers over 21 ft aren’t allowed, and the limit is enforced.
- Reserved or first come? Book busy-season dates on ReserveCalifornia; off-season sites are first come, first served at the kiosk.
- Got quarters? Showers are coin-operated, and campers say the hosts sometimes have change.
- Which sites are by the river? Campers say the riverside sites are the most wooded; ask the kiosk what’s open.
- Bringing a dog? Dogs can stay in camp on a leash but can’t go on the park’s trails, including Stout Grove.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a night under the redwoods?
Fall asleep to the Smith River and wake up under some of the tallest trees on Earth. Book through ReserveCalifornia in the busy season, or try the kiosk off-season.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Campground photos: National Park Service (public domain). Video: Sven Pertermann on YouTube. Nearby photos via Wikimedia Commons: Chmee2 (Stout Grove; CC BY-SA 3.0), Frank Schulenburg (Battery Point Lighthouse; CC BY-SA 3.0) and Carol M. Highsmith (Crescent City Harbor and Trees of Mystery; public domain, Library of Congress); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Redwood Meadows RV Resort, Del Norte County Parks and Crescent City / Redwoods KOA. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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