State Park / State Forest
Near Crescent City, California: $35/night, rigs to 36 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via ReserveCalifornia.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Crescent City, California
How much does camping at Jedediah Smith Campground (Redwood NSP) cost, and when is it open?
Jedediah Smith Campground (Redwood NSP) near Crescent City, California (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $35/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 36 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via ReserveCalifornia — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$35/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 36 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via ReserveCalifornia
The insider read
Jed Smith is a state park inside the joint State/NPS Redwood unit. Sites in the 'Hiouchi' loop sit among the largest virgin old-growth coast redwoods on the planet — Stout Grove trail leaves directly from camp.
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