Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Reviews

I have a severe fear of driving/riding in high places. We took the drive on Howland Road to Stout Grove ( where portions of Return of the Jedi were filmed).
I did not like the portions I'm so bored with a high drop off but it really was worth the drive to see The Grove.
The road is very dusty and bumpy and not all the portions were high. (I mentioned the heights because I read many reviews before going to see if there were high portions-- due to my fear of heights --and could not find any information. (I even asked at the Redwood visitor center in Crescent City if there was high driving on the side of a cliff or mountain and was told there was not. My definition of driving on the side of a mountain must be different from theirs! )
The feel of the redwoods in this state park is different from the other redwoods we saw in avenue of the Giants, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, and Newton Drury parkway. We almost decided not to go because we had seen the other areas, but we're very glad we went.

Must see at Jedediah Smith are the Grove of the Titans and the drive along Howland Hill road. The road is gravel and not very wide on places. Lots of pullouts that you need to use for passing. (This should be a one way road IMHO). Plan time to drive the 25 mile loop at a slow pace and enjoy the trees along the way. Stop to hike Titans, Stout Grove, or other short hikes. Walking along the river in the camp ground is also beautiful. If you plan way ahead and get lucky camping in the park campground is best. We stayed in an RV park 30 mikes away and that caused us to run short on time. The Redwood Meadows RV Resort in Hiouchi is very close and looks nice (we didn’t stay there but plan to next time). I don’t recommend staying in Crescent City.

THis place was so beautiful and really made us feel one with nature. A nice place to walk around and wonderful for children. We will be bringing our elderly parents here as we were very satisfied with this scenic experience.

First stop was at the Visitor Center. The ranger suggested the Walker road area which was not too far away. It is a dirt/gravel road through the redwood forest. Fantastic. If you go to the end you end up at the smith river. There is space at the river to park and get out for a bit. We also parked along the way and got out to get up close to the giant trees. This is a good spot. Next was the drive on the dirt Howland Hill Rd.. It can be done with a regular car. We stopped and did the short walk at Stout Grove. The boy Scout Tree Trail is longer so we walked in about 20 minutes and turned around. Both trails get you right in with the trees. It was very busy. I really think this is the best place in northern California to see the redwoods. We stayed in Brookings OR and it was about an hour drive.

Jedediah State Park is a wonderful drive. Speed limits are Even if there is a lot of traffic there are plenty of turnouts since locals know the area/ roads much better. Very humbling to be in the presence of these spectacular giants.

Had a bad knee so not much walking the trails but the drive was beautiful. Stopped several times to enjoy the greatness of it all.

The visitor centre suggested we walk here. So pleased we decided to 'comply'. The walk was gorgeous. Alongside the river and leading to the Stout Grove.

We all, including a digitally connected 15 year old. LOVED it the peace, the views, the smells, the varying trees.

Drive through this Forest Park and park up to explore some of the trails. There are no charges. The Boys Scout trail is a fantastic 6 mile roundtrip loop with the ginormous boy scout tree. The start to this trail is by the 1st toilet block about 4 miles into the forest drive ( coming from Crescent City). The Grove of Titans is a 2 mile roundtrip loop which is out of this world. The start of the trail is by the 2nd toilet block about another 2 miles on from the Boys Scout trail. The Titans are truly awesome.

We have stopped through here several times. Never have stayed longer than 30 minutes but enough to enjoy a little walk or drive through. There are nice little paths to walk on and a river to play in when the weather is warm. If you stay more than 5 minutes they make you pay for parking, so we tend to just use the bathroom and drive around the camp areas (which are quite small and cramped btw).

My wife and I made a brief visit to this park while visiting the southern Oregon coast.

We'd seen the redwoods in Muir Woods, but this was different with the river flowing nearby

On our way to the Oregon Coast, we always duck down near Crescent City, California to Jedediah Smith State Park to visit the trees. This forest is like a wise, old friend who soothes my soul. The park is nice, the river is clear, dogs are allowed on a leash and it is away from the more touristy places. It is a nice place to walk and listen to nature. The State Park personnel are helpful and full of information. Ask for directions to the Stout Forest where you will see some really big trees. The drive to Stout is short and well worth it. You cannot take your dogs and it is stressed to lock up your car and valuables. The trails through the trees are nice and easy. Take a picnic and enjoy a day with these magic giants. I wish they could talk.

we stopped by on a foggy morning. the drive through the forest was really cool. We hiked a bit by a stream and wandered among the huge redwoods. noone else was around
a very clean area. didn't make it to the Stout Grove sadly.

We spent a couple hours in the park, both driving through the park and also walking around Stout Grove. The redwoods are amazingly huge, and we enjoyed standing next to them and looking up (and up and up).

Both of the Visitors Centers (one in Crescent City, one on the highway) close at 5 PM, which was earlier than we expected, so we had to go back the next morning when it opened to get a stamp for our National Park passport book.

This is just one portion of the overall Redwoods National Park - I believe the furthest north, and definitely worth a visit if you are nearby.

This part of the Redwoods was by far one of my favorites. Do not miss Stout Grove. The quietness and beauty of the Redwoods is amazing. The trees block out the sun so much that the forest stays a bit dark and damp. You can find mushrooms all over (don't eat them). I will be coming back.

This is an old state park with beautiful Redwood trees through out. No utilities. They have nice restrooms with showers.The sites are nice and pretty secluded. They have sites that overlook the river and there are trails all over. Most sites are very shaded.

A beautiful place to appreciate our redwood trees. This park is set next to the Smith River so it's doubly amazing. Good area for kids.

Enjoyed a quick hike through the redwoods. We also went to prairie redwood state park. Be sure and go to Fern Canyon.

We saw the Redwoods at Muir Woods first, then saw more of these magnificent trees here. Our friends from North Carolina were completely speechless. Hope everyone gets to see them at some point in their lives.

Lots of walking through the California Redwoods. Trails are very easy to follow and well work a trip. The road was however pretty rough and wouldn't not recommend an RV on the road through the area. We saw some wonderful sites.

This park is one of the most beautiful state parks in California. Lush green forest, ferns, & just a wonderful break from the city.

I highly recommend the Stout Grove. The giant redwoods seem to have a presence. It's so peaceful. The park road is narrow and winding, and at times is not paved, especially going past Boy Scout Trail toward Crescent City. No motor homes or trailers on that stretch. Restrooms are indoor latrines.

Easy walking trails. Beautiful access road (Howland Hill) although it is a little tight in places. Best to drive it early before the traffic gets too busy. Best collection of redwoods we saw on our entire coastal trip. Be sure to stop at Stout Grove. Crescent City is a great jumping off point.

We visited four of the state/national parks along the coast. This was our favorite, we hiked the most trails in this start park.

Bucket list experience. We almost missed this adventure due to some travel requirements to be in Yosemite by a certain date but I am so glad we didn't. These trees are mind boggling high and simply awesome

very big trees and some very very big trees
well worth a visit if you like trees or even if you don't, if the sun is out the light is fantastic
overall if you want to see some true giants of the natural world this is the place to come

The trails are well maintained, crowds were small, and it was beautiful. Plan to bring boots and gear to protect from weather.

We almost didn’t stop here - thinking “the” redwoods were further south (note to self: listen to the people in the Visitor Center). Perhaps one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen in my life. A quiet October day, with very few other visitors added to the calm reverence you feel when here. Mother Nature is really something, isn’t she?

Don't skip this park! Gorgeous trees, smooth easy walk at Stout Grove. Boyscout Tree hike rougher and longer but also fantastic.

Walk amongst magnificent trees and prehistoric size ferns. Road is a little rough getting here but very beautiful.

We loved our time in these redwoods. We took the Howland Hills Rd access from Crescent City which we had heard was a great way to enter the redwoods. We were glad we did! Left early in the morning, before any crowds. The road is very well maintained and there are plenty or turnouts for getting out and exploring or merely soaking in the majestic beauty of these trees and the leafy fern undergrowth! We hiked the Nickerson Ranch Trail and had it mostly to ourselves, except for a few woodpeckers and chipmunks! We stopped at the Stout Grove later and encountered more people but still enjoyed it all...take a walk down to the Smith River and experience the small bridge that crosses the river to the other side where the Hiouchi Trail goes. If you come into the Redwoods off Hwy 199 it's just as accessible...just maybe not as pretty and a bit drier.

Every trail through Jedediah Smith park is amazing. I planned my trip working my way up through Hatton Loop, then Stout, then, Leiffer/Elsworth, and then to Grove of the Titans. Take your time and enjoy all the views. Wonderful!

This grove was my least favorite, although I appreciate the fact that it gives access to everyone because it is a "drive-thru" experience. The road was dusty and it was difficult to pass cars in some areas. Parking was limited so we did not stop and hike the trail. The narrow road made it difficult to take good pictures of the trees. I preferred the Prarie Creek and Lady Bird Johnson Groves because they were easy to hike and also contained old growth trees.

We were awestruck the whole time we were there! Being among these trees make you feel like you're in prehistoric times. Our favorite was the Lady Bird Johnson Grove. The trail was super easy for us older folks. There were hardly anyone else there, so it was extremely serene and calming.

This trip was worth it! Take the trail to the Boy Scout tree and a little further to the waterfall. These sequoias are between 500-1000 years old. Thinking that they have been growing since the middle ages... Humbling.

There are a few old growth stands remaining in Humboldt and Del Norte. If you are up this way (off 199), then this is a good one to see. Plenty of easy trails and the beauty of the Smith River.

With the advice from the Visitor Center, we hiked the Templeman Grove and Nickerson Ranch Trail, on the top of the popular Stout Memorial Grove. If you have time, please do not miss the Templeman. It's less crowded but the Redwood is truly amazing.

We have hiked many forests but this one is out of this world. Stop at the visitors center and get all of your questions answered. They were very helpful. Then just walk and look around. You get dizzy just trying to take it all in. So glad we stopped here.

This place was beautiful. You can see the entire Redwood better at this park. Be sure to drive Howland Hill Rd and stop at Stout Grove. It’s about a half mile loop walking through the trees. Amazing.

Beautiful river that we will keep coming back to visit. This May, there's no summer footbridge. Hence maybe that's why they call it "summer" footbridge. We were a bit bummed since we took vacation to come visit and spend time at Smith River. Hopefully the bridge is back up during July-Oct for families or people to visit. I'm glad this hidden gem exists. Next year we will come out to camp. So much love from SoCal.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods park was amazing! The redwoods are unbelievable & at the suggestion of the rangers, went to Stout Grove. It felt totally off the grid & like I'd gone back in time. Just a magical place!

We spent a delightful morning driving through and hiking in this outstanding park. Michelle, at the Redwood National Park visitors center, gave us great advice on where to go and what to see here.

What's not to love about huge redwood trees? You go in the forest and the quiet, with the sound of birds among these giants is so amazing!

Visited with 8 family members. Have been here many times; never gets old. Thoroughly enjoyed our very casual stroll and frequent stops to gaze in wonder at the redwoods.

beautiful trees and great climate and very close to pacific ocean so drive in on highway 1 was spectacular. visited in early june 2021 on week day and was not crowded at all.

It was interested to see. The roads were horrible. Potholes so big the car frame would hit. Would suggest adding some gravel and filling in holes. It was raining and wet when we went so not inviting to get out as the road was so muddy

We camped overnight. Lovely site, quiet (it's October) with nice trails and nice showers and restrooms. The trees are amazing... the stumps and downed logs are fascinating to investigate... slugs, new growths... However, the visitor center across from the restrooms was closed. The Hirouchi Visitor Center was a nice walk, but I was disappointed in their lack of pamphlets or books on history and identification of the trees....

the paths are great and the trees are huge-many down trees with root balls that are huge. The best up close look at the trees.

I'm so pleased we explored Jedediah Smith Redwoods. What an experience, driving the small dirt road through this amazing forest. A little research before (their is north and south entrance) and the recommendation of the Boy Scout Trail and Stout Grove helped us plan to do both and make an excursion to Orick and Fern Canyon.

We entered in the south entrance, near where we stayed at the value/convenient Lighthouse Inn. A peaceful drive on the dirt road took us to BoyScout Trail, where we saw many cars. We decided to do the 2.8m trail (5.6 miles up and back) after stocking up at Safeway on breakfast items for the car. I think it took about 2.5 hours to hike the trail.

If you have the time, I highly recommend the BoyScout Trail - at about 2m there is the lovely behometh Scout Tree that was worth the hike. another 0.25m further takes you to a small waterfall (honestly, we lowered our expectations after guidance from another hiker coming back - in retrospective, I could have turned around at the Scout Tree.

For a taste of the Redwoods, this was an excellent trail to take.
See my longer review of Stout Grove separately due to space, but i'll say YOU MUST see Stout Grove if in this area. DO NOT MISS STOUT GROVE

We wanted to see some of the best redwoods CA has to offer and we feel that this area have is that. The drive in takes a little time but there are huge redwoods all along the way. The only thing is wish for was a little more time to really take it all in. Great for family of all ages!

Have been visiting this state park for years and it has never disappointed. Recently took my two young children as an introduction to the redwoods. In my opinion this park is just as wonderful as most of the southern parks that might get more press and attention. The Smith river is absolutely, stunningly beautiful. This is a "must do" stop when up this far north in California!

You truly have to see it to understand just how amazing the redwoods are!
Pick up a pamphlet at the ranger station, then turn down one of the roads, park your car and be prepared to stand in awe.
We just went a short distance down a trail and found shamrocks the size of hands and a hollow tree struck by lightning. The base of the trees were like boulders, the kids loved climbing on them. We liked it so much we wanted to live there, don’t forget to breathe in the scents of the forest, it’s easy to forget, but enjoy it with all of your senses. We also enjoyed the songs of birds that were exotic to us, very peaceful and serene, I would even say sacred... It’s a place you’ll want to go, so that you can know it exists, and take it with you in your heart whenever you might need a break from a busy life.

We drove through the forest and walked a couple of trails (Boy Scout, Stout Grove and Simpson Reed Grove. We were amazed at the size of the redwoods and how quiet the forest was (even with other people around).
A beautiful place for walking and solitude.

If you want to spend some time in nature among the big redwoods this is a good place to do it. Parking can sometimes be challenging due to a limited number of spots but if you've never seen these you'll be glad that you spent some time walking through the forest. It's an elevated, well-maintained trail so it isn't strenuous at all.

This was the first park we visited and one of the most memorable! The Stout Grove is a short walking loop not to be missed, with enormous and beautiful trees. Lots of visitors but not crowded (stinky toilets tho!). Numerous paths take off from Howland Hill Road through the park.
This road is unpaved, single lane with two-way traffic, bumpy and winds between enormous trees. Not for large vehicles!

The kids and I liked this park better than the state and national parks south of here. A lot less crowded and less tourists. Lots of locals (or at least they appeared to be) appreciate this part as well and that is a welcome site and is a good opportunity for suggestions on what to do in Crescent City

If ever you are in Northern California, you have to drive through this amazing forest. It's almost surreal when you see the size of these trees. I was there in 2001 and will return one day. One of the neatest places I've ever visited.

We stopped at the Crescent City farmer's market and asked where we should go to see the giant old-growth Redwoods in the area. One local couple suggested we do the Howland Hill Road access with kids ages 17, 15 and a 10. We were not disappointed. We took the road, which appears to be any gravel road in the forest until you take one final turn and, bam, you're right in the middle of huge Redwoods alongside the road. Some so tight, it's one vehicle at a time and anyone with a camper trailer may find the drive nearly impossible (check before!). I recommend this drive for anyone who cannot get out of the vehicle. For those who can, stop at the first trail area, the Boy Scout Tree Trail within the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, but there are other options to explore, too. Redwoodhikes.com says this particular trail is 5.3 miles in length with a total climb of 750-foot. (I wish I would have found that site before our trip - ha!) Every step and view was worth the effort, especially the Boy Scout Tree, which is said to be a coastal giant with around a 23-foot width! Super cool. Tip: the hike and rooted-trails are not for everyone, but we loved it. This park has so much more to do and see, but we did not make time for it this visit. Other must-dos around this area: A visit to Crescent City for some grub, the Battery Point Lighthouse (and tide pools), Enderts Beach and overlook and also Point St. George at sunset. Do at least one pass-through tree, the Trees of Mystery, visiting one of the many groves within the Redwoods National Forests (we loved the Founders' Grove).

A must see in the area. We were there 3rd week in October. Weather still good. The traffic was light. Most enjoyable visit. The redwood trees are magnificent

The trails through the redwoods are on the easy side, especially for young children. The redwoods themselves are indescribable. What a treasure we have here!

Absolutely awesome barely does justice to the Smith River and Redwoods in Jedidiah. To top it off, Ranger Jacobi perfectly complimented the park—she made each guest feel special and was a delight to interact with.

We brought a picnic lunch here along with our dogs. It's beautiful, and if you're not used to seeing such trees, it really is a must-see (we're from California so we're used to the trees). They don't allow dogs on the trails, except for one trail that you get to near the visitor center in the camping area (not the day use area). We weren't sure, since the signs and information say "no dogs on trails," but we asked a park ranger when I saw a sign at this trail showing dogs on leash allowed. She said yes, this one trail did allow dogs. But watch out for poison oak! It's right beside the trail.

This has to be one of the most fantastic places we've ever seen. Having visited other Redwood forests, we had no idea of the magical treat we were in for. We arrived from the northeast on US 199, took Douglas Park Drive across the covered bridge, and then turned onto Howland Hill Road to enter the park. Howland Hill Road is one-lane gravel, so be aware that you'll have to pull over frequently to let other cars pass. Immediately upon entering the park, we started seeing towering trees. They continue for Howland Hill's entire length, about six miles over a ridge and down into Crescent City. We stopped at the Stout Grove Trail. It's a must see! Easy walking on even paths (but be careful, we wandered off the path twice and had to retrace hundreds of yards of steps... it's easy to wander while being awed by the majestic trees), fantastic trees, and enchanting fern-filled forest vistas. Go later in the afternoon so you can enjoy the sun's rays slanting through the trees. If I'm going on and on about the trees, forgive me; they are so majestic and awe inspiring! After (reluctantly) leaving Stout Grove, we continued on Howland Hill. It's just six miles, and Google says it should take about 30 minutes, but I'm sure it took much longer than that. It seemed to go on and on forever. Grove after grove of huge trees, springing up right out of the roadway. The otherworldly quality of this drive reminds me of the planet of the Ewok's! Don't miss this place, take your time, breath deeply, and enjoy one of God's miracles!

This is a great place to see the Redwoods of California. The entire run is about 10 miles long. The road is narrow and dusty. Your car will pick up a good layer of dirt. The foilage was covered with dirt from cars. The best place to enjoy the Redwoods is in Stout Grove. It is quiet and nice to walk around. You can take plenty of pictures of the red woods here.

We we drove into JSRSP all I could think of to say was WOW! This is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

A must do. We almost passed as this drive was in a State Park, not a National Park. This one-hour drive was the highlight of our Redwood experience...…the trees and the scenery are spectacular. We also hiked the Boy Scout Trail & the quick Stout Grove trail to the river. Recommended for all !

I do a lot of research before my trips. I was thrilled with this ride! No sense in driving HWY 101 at night...you'll miss SO MUCH!

Sunny days are still cool and may be breezy. There is a great bike ride from the downtown boat docks to St. George’s point about 8 miles with a slight grade. Kids under 6 should start at the boat dock and avoid the part that is on a bike path next to the road.

The 'road' through this state park is a tad 'off-road' but, if taken carefully and slowly, is truly amazing.
Some parts are a little steep and down to a single track but there are places to wait and give-way.
This is so worth a visit to experience trees so tall and wide they'll leave you breathless and humbled.
'Plenty of places to pull over for photo-opportunities and to try and hug one of these wonderful trees.
Rather than a 'forest' of trees, we'd call it a 'cathedral' - so awe-inspiring are the columns!

The staff at the visitor center were very helpful and gave us a few options to meet our needs. We wanted short easy walks. We traveled on Howland Hill Road. It had minimal ruts in the road and was easy to travel. We took the Stout Grove trail. Very easy to walk and well worth your time. We stopped to see the beautifully clear Smith River. ❤️ Nature!!!

We stayed in Hiouchi over Fourth of July weekend. I loved being so close to Jed Smith State Park! We walked through Simpson-Reed the first evening and almost had it to ourselves. It was stunning. The next day we hiked Stout Grove to Grove of the Titans via the Mill Creek trail. It was amazing! I expected Mill Creek to be more of a connector trail without much to see between groves… but it was stunning and I kept catching my breath at the beauty. Of course Stout Grove and Grove of the Titans were incredible as well. What an amazing part of our country.

Very cool to see the grove of titans. Be careful driving up into the forest, as the dirt road is filled with potholes and is slick.

Been wanting to visit the great Redwoods and it didn’t disappoint. A must visit for everyone! We had a picnic, enjoyed the water a bit, had a small hike. Nature doesn’t disappoint.

How can anyone not be humbled by the sheer majesty of the redwoods. We were floored by their size and grandeur. I must go back again.

Our family is spreading out nowadays so we’re ready to hit the road! Grandpa and Grandma are ready for adventure. We love all the new friends we’ve met and and older ones, too. Gorgeous sunsets, amazing views, just lovely. 😊

If you’re not in a hurry, then taking a drive from the coast to Medford via the redwoods are well worth it

Wanted to see some redwoods to celebrate my 60th birthday. Drove to the park, specifically to the Stout Trail, since it was rated as an easy hike. The hike was perfect, but even the drive from the entrance to the trail was awe inspiring. This is simply a MUST SEE destination.

Loved hiking through Jediah Smith State Park. Well marked trails. This was on of our top hiking spots within the Redwoods.

Loved seeing the Redwoods. Our ten year old enjoyed earning a junior park ranger badge. He had to complete activities to earn points. He then turned it into the ranger station in Crescent City, and they presented him with a badge. A great way to get kids to learn about the Redwoods!

Driving through this park was very worthwhile. The views are memorable and the walking paths lovely. The one criticism is that none of the trees are labeled. I feel like the park service could improve the visitor experience by marking trees listed on brochures and websites. We had downloaded information other people had posted online so we were able to guess at the various trees. Most of the paths were easy to navigate. I would suggest hiking boots for the Boy Scout trail.

Loved the Boy Scout trail. It was long but worth it. Before you get to the falls, look to the right where the trail is worn and go up to the biggest tree you will ever see

always wonderful and magical did a great trail called the boy scout tree trail- the ride in from the south was spectacular

A beautiful forest with walking trails, no entry cost, trees were just amazing, would recommend the park to everyone

We hiked Leiffer Loop, Ellsworth Loop, Simpson Reed Grove Trail, and Peterson Memorial Train in a steady rain in November, and it was awesome. We checked at the Visitor Center and was told there isn't much concern about hiking under these giants in the rain unless the wind hits over 30mph, and since there was no wind at all, we hit the trails.

So glad we did! For the most part, the trails were flat and wide. The Leiffer/Ellsworth loops (connected) have some elevation but even in the steady rain were very managable and not slick (granted, we had on hiking boots with sticky soles). We found we had the trails to ourselves (not sure if this was because it was a weekday or due to the rain), but it made the day even better. If you have the opportunity to visit this park, but it happens to be rainy, just grab your raincoat (or buy a poncho at the visitor center) and get on a trail. The rangers at the visitor center gave us some great ideas for hikes, so use them as a resource if you're new to the park. I hope to make it back soon!

At first, my breath was taken away. Once I started breathing again, the breaths were deep, clean, and reverent. What a treasure! Drive slowly to soak in the experience. There are a few places where you can step out of your car and feel enveloped by the Titans around you.

This park is a short drive from Crescent City, right off the highway. It has a day/picnic area right next to the Smith river and also offers camping. A short trail takes you through the giant trees. They have a friendly staffed information centre who recommended other hikes nearby.

We visited the Visitors Center first and then walked across the street to visit this famous forest. The Stout Grove was especially beautiful and memorable. We walked along the river and explored miles of this beautiful forest with majestic and huge trees. We must protect all these old growth forests as they are truly irreplaceable and do so much for our environment.

This is a place of wonder but it is dark and thick growth. No what poison oak looks like and stay clear of the plants.

Stopped here for a quick visit last week. Would have rated this higher but the main visitor center didn’t yet have the summer bridge installed to walk across the river to see the Stout grove. We arrived late in the afternoon and stopped at the main entrance rather than drive the additional 20 min + each way to get to the other access to the Stout Grove. If this is a summer bridge i don’t understand why it wasn’t installed by late July

One of the gems of the Pacific Northwest and one of my all-time favorite places to visit. Giant trees on the foggy coast. Be prepared for any type of weather but count on it being wet.

My favorite stop of all the Redwood parks was Stout Grove in the very early morning. We got there before anyone else and were able to walk the trails in silence. What a wonderful experience! It's worth the drive on one-lane gravel road to get there. We drove up through Hiouchi and followed the signs. Next time we'll drive the southern route out of Crescent City up Howland Hill Rd. Either way, it's worth the trip! We were able to walk down to the Smith River and see where we would be kayaking the following day.

We absolutely loved this place. Check out any of the Ranger stations and ask about the Junior Ranger program if you have kids. My girls loved completing the activities in the book, learning about the wildlife (especially the banana slugs) and getting their badge! Stouts Grove is a must see in this park!!!

Loved seeing the redwoods up close. Some things not open due to Covid19 but it didn't damper our visit!

There are many places available to see redwood trees, this is the best I have yet to witness.
I live in the redwoods and have seen many through the years. That said, the ancient redwoods at this park are magnificent and accessible which is not always the case.
The drive through the trees was great but the magic occurs when you get out and hike some of the trails! That is when you truly appreciate these magnificent giants.
I could go on but will stop now and just say, this is a must see if you have the chance.

By far the nicest California state park we've ever stayed at. The river is beautiful and walks among huge redwoods and ferns. Very spacious camp sites. If you have never stood at the base of a huge redwood you will be in awe. Only downside is that the showers are coin operated and a little stingy on the time. But that's all California state parks.

This was definitely one of the highlights of the US trip for me. You really need to visit to truly appreciate how majestic redwoods forests are. There is an unpaved road through which you can access the trails so if you're driving a lower car (i had a dodge challenger) be mindful because you might scrape the bottom of the car when passing other cars.

Stout grove and Boy Scout trail was just awesome. The drive through the Holland hill road is just amazing to get to these spots. Small rod but all worth it.

Redwoods, huge, magnificent, unbelievable, old, picturesque, beautiful, mind blowing, where to look next!

Thank you God for such wonderful trees.

For this Midwesterner to finally see the legendary redwoods and to spend a day relaxing and watching the kayaks and tubes going down the river. It was worth it.

I’d driven past the Howland Hill turnoff and the Hiouchi Visitor Center gave me proper maos and directives taking care that I had a vehicle that could endure some steep and dirt roads. I passed through in August and had to return to experience. Jedediah is magnificent. Be sure to get to Stout Grove to walk among some giants.

you will go away in awe of the size of these ageless wonders. take your camera people won't believe the sizes.

It is an amazing place to walk to see such tall, beautiful trees! The paths are well maintained. Parking can be tricky because there are not many spots. Some people end up parking on the main road and walking in.

Great a must see.
I am sorry but a must see covers it.
Last time I review. Don't see point in making me say more than I want to say.

A spectacular way to start a visit to the redwoods. We drove slowly up the twisty Howland Hill Road that meanders through the redwoods. There are several places along the road where you can stop and hike. We stopped and hiked the Stout Grove trail, which was a lot of fun and pretty easy. We arrived early in the morning, so there was plenty of parking. I understand this one can get pretty full later on. We wrapped up our visit by driving through to the end and coming back to the visitor center. Very nice little visitor center.

Absolutely serene! We entered from the south ( route 199) and about a mile or two into the forest there’s a pull off to the left where you can walk nature trails and explore the area. It was a breathtaking journey through these giants. I learned so much and it was almost a reverent feeling there. Well worth your time!

Road is gravel and dusty with the lack of rain but it is worth the dust on the vehicle
Beautiful trees 100's of years old. Highly recommend. Not a long drive but if you stop numerous times like me then plan on at least an hour.

Great trees - biggest we've ever seen. Wish we had more time to go into the parks and hike. Well, it is now on our to do list. Get a good nights rest before tou drive through it. Highway 101 is winding but has beautiful views! Enjoy!

Awesome experience. Hiked new Trail of the Titans. Go to National Park Service office in Crescent City first to get the latest info. Officer on duty was incredibly helpful. Also went to Chamber of Commerce and clerk directed us to proper streets to use to get to best road to use for park. Road is very primitive, narrow but unbelievably picturesque. I liked the primitiveness of the park, few restrooms so use them if you see them.

We hiked the boy scout tree trail and it was awesome! My children loved this adventure and said it was the best trip they've ever been on. They are 17 & 15 and we travel about 2-3 times per year so that's saying a lot!

Here is where we got to see the amazing redwoods, just like in the pictures. We drove to Stout Grove. There was no entrance fee. The drive was on a dusty, bumpy, winding road at the end. But still worth it! We did a .5 mile hike to see the Grove after parking on the side of the road at the trail head.

Pictures doesn’t do the redwoods justice. Wow!!! Amazing walk through a forest that with my friends. I admittedly wanted to visit again!

This is the place to connect with ancient redwood trees. Some are over 2000 years old. You can take a drive through multiple grove on a dirt road and stare in awe. There are a few spots along the way to park and walk through redwood groves. This experience is humbling and inspiring. I suggest you get out and hug one .

Campground reservations here fill up fast, understandably, because it's so beautiful. I ended up camping a little down the coast in a different, lesser, redwood park, and drove to Jedediah to hike and swim during the day. It gets hot in late summer and there's a lovely swimming spot in the Smith River at the main entrance area near the campground.. The Smith is a bigger River, compared to swimming in the South Fork of the Eel River at Standish-Hickey ( which has camping in the redwoods in the summer only). It's a gorgeous spot.

Take the time to do the dirt road drive through the park. The turn off is just before the visitor center and they will provide a map. Takes about an hour. Fantastic experience. Lots of turnouts to park and take photos. The Boy Scout trail was a great hike and beautiful. Spectacular experience. So glad we didn't just stay on the main road and go through the park in 10 minutes.

The heights and size of the trees is outstanding. The smell is awesome. We are planning to return in the spring.

This is a must GO! They are right on the gorgeous Smith River and lots of beaches and swimming holes. There are rafters and kayaks. IF you want to camp you must reserve way on advance there is a State and National park website if you want to figure it out. OR like me, a local in Crescent City; we call last minute for cancellations. The campsites are amazing among giant redwoods. There are bathrooms and showers. There are forest ranger tours. Bring your own food and plan to BBQ with your own charcoal and and wood. It’s super pretty and fun. Day camping is always available. MUST GO!

Absolutely magical! It is impossible to appreciate the magnitude of the trees and the beauty of the forest itself from looking at photos. This is a must see.

Amazing place to go and just be one with your thoughts. Who doesn't love nature, I went by myself but next time I will be bringing my family for a day out to enjoy

We made our second visit to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park during a recent trip to Oregon. We found time in northern California between Crater Lake and the Oregon coast to be a perfect way to spend a day.

We stopped to see the park video at Hiouchi Information Center on Hwy 199. The video is short and informative.

One of the better-known trails among the huge redwoods and large ferns is Stout Grove Trail. The turn off Hwy 199 is north of the info center on Douglas Park Drive; veer onto Howland Hill Road, a narrow, winding road that becomes a dusty, gravel road.

The Simpson-Reed trail, west of Hiouchi Information Center off Hwy 199 on Walker Road, is easier to access and just as impressive as Stout Grove. Visitors with time for only one trail should consider this one.

I loved that you could drive through at your own pace and it wasn't too congested with cars when we visited. You can't help but be in wonder of these giants when you first see them! Took us probably about an hour to drive through the Howland Hill Rd, so so so worth it!

Wonderful experience - quite different from the Prairie Creek unit to the south. More old growth in this area, and easily accessible.

Easy drive, terrific pavement, plenty of places to stop and take pictures. Magnificent trees. Lots of road construction slowed us down quite a bit.

We loved Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. We were able to use the handicap accessible trail with my husband's wheelchair. There is a handicap bathroom at the trailhead and handicap parking in the same location. It was a beautiful trail. We can't wait to see it again.

Stayed one night in Jedediah Smith campground in the Redwood SP & NP. Arrived on 10/27, after it was dark, while camping was first come first served. Found a site pretty easily, right across from the bathrooms. Was easy to figure out how to pay for my site. Please note if you do this, it’s cash only and you need to have exact change (or just leave the extra as a donation to the park!) The whole campground was clean and well maintained but the sites are very close together with no trees or anything in between. Large gorgeous Redwoods are everywhere in the park! Bathroom stalls were too small to change clothes in, but there was a separate bathhouse in the middle of the campground with showers which were plenty large enough for that. There is a large bear proof storage box at each site which you MUST use to put all food, toiletries, trash, and everything else that might attract bears....and I mean you should put EV👏E👏RY👏THING👏 in there! There are also bear proof trash and recycling cans around the campground.

Jedediah is a must-see experience. The variety of plant life is beautiful and stays that way throughout every season.

We drove thru the park on our way from AShland, OR to Crescent City. Only stopped at the ranger station which was very helpful.

Had wanted to see redwoods most of live. This trip to Oregon gave me a chance. Was among the highlights of our trip!

An absolutely awesome state park! The Redwoods are huge here, and the trails are so beautiful and peaceful. The drive through the Redwoods on a gravel road is just phenomenal - driving through the trees which are so close together. We love this park. The river is also beautiful with very clear water.

So beautiful, so serene, full of majestic huge redwood trees taller than the eye can see. It is proof of the existence of the Divine. Only downside of the campground is that the showers are coin operated. Go if you can....it books up quickly.

No dogs on trail, but other than that, perfect and wonderful. Easy to hard hiking, and something for all.

We hadn't planned on seeing the redwoods this trip, but for some reason our GPS routed us this way to Crescent City. These trees are always awe inspiring, so despite the narrow dusty road, we were glad we followed through.

Coming from WA, this is the closest area to see the Redwoods for us. Although we enjoy many beautiful forest areas around our home state, the Redwoods were something unique and awe-inspiring. I'm glad we made the trip!

Great place to learn about the redwoods, and Jedidiah Smith.
Fun for the whole family. A must see on a trip down the coast, easy access, friendly service and very informative.

We loved this part of the redwoods. Hikes were amazing and we found a lot of banana slugs. Our favorite hike was the grove of the Titans. Wow factor!!!!

Don't miss this. Do the howland hill drive. Massive Redwoods. Then park up and do the stout grove trail. Wonderful natural experience.

We hiked two different days in Jedediah SP. The first day we did the Simpson Reed and Peterson loop trail. (Free parking.) Together they were a one mile trail. If you don’t have the time, and just want a shorter walk, the first loop (Simpson Reed) is less than 1/2 mile. The trails are flat and needle covered. The trees are amazing and several uprooted giants are scattered along the trail, so that you will see the evolution of their life cycles. If you can only hike one trail in the park, I would suggest this one. We then crossed Hwy. 199 to hike the 1/2 mile Hatton loop trail. This trail is unique in that the loop trail takes you high enough that you will be looking down into the fern covered forest floor about halfway up in the trees. It’s a nice perspective that you don’t have on the flatter trails across the highway. The next day we drove to Stout Memorial Grove trail. I have to say, we were disappointed. Holland Hill Road is gravel, so on both sides of the road the forest, ferns, rocks are covered in gray dust. You need to leave your windows shut because of the dust stirred up by all the car traffic. The trail itself is beautiful, but no different than the Simpson Reed trails. If I had to do it again, I wouldn’t bother going there. We plan to repeat the trails off of Hwy. 199. Tip: if you want to sit on or wade from a gravel river bank in a beautiful area of the park with picnic tables, the Campground Picnic area was easily accessible. There is a $5 fee to park.

As first timers to the Redwoods in Northern California, we were awe struck at the size of some of the Redwoods and Sequoias. Be sure to take the time to drive Howland Hill Road and hike the Stout Grove Trail. There are a few Visitor Centers along Highway 101 and Park Rangers will give you a free map and offer helpful insight.

difficult driving, tough on your vehicle -- Stout Grove was good viewing, although there are places in Prairie Creek R.S.P. which are better, quieter and easier to get to

We headed to Redwood National and State Parks in late August, 2023. There was a major forest fire to the north east of Jedediah Smith SP at the time, which had closed down the campground and our plan to do the Stout Trail. We were not sure if the campground was closed or not until we drove to it and, yep, closed down.

We headed back towards 101 and came across the Hatton Loop Trail. There was no danger of the fire in this area as it was , but it was very smoky. We decided to wander along the trail just a little ways and take some pictures. We kept sight of the road and made sure we were not in a restricted area as we definitely were not willing to risk our safety and the safety of anyone that may have to come to a rescue. We were in a safe area. It was just smoky, which blanketed 101 well up into Oregon and south into California, along the coast.

I do not want to sound like I am make light of the situation that the people in the area and the firefighters were enduring. We were just some tourists that had never experienced what we saw as we walked into the Redwoods that day. It was surreal and something I will never forget.

This is such a beautiful park. We have been there Tree times. We pla to return to camp and explore further.

Awe inspiring. I was so grateful to be able to see the Redwoods here that I cried. There's nothing I can say to help you understand the majestic beauty of this place. I'm nearly ashamed to post these pictures because they do nothing to convey how amazing this forest is. Just do yourself a favor & stop here, you will not regret it.

Jedediah along with Prairie Creek State Park are the best of the best in terms of parks with Big Trees. Yes, this is the area the Ewoks from Return of the Jedi live! The park is grand and very huge, however it is not exactly tourist friendly which is why I love it so much. Most people will only access the park via the 199 and visit "Stout Grove" and that is a trip worth while in itself as the Stout Grove Trail is easily accessible for all and is an easy flat less than one mile loop for which you will be amazed. If you are driving through and do not have a lot time; I recommend finding Walker Road off of the 199 and doing the short very dense gorgeous loops in that area as well as visiting Stout Grove. However, if you have more time make sure to drive down Howland Hill Road and stop at one of the trail heads along this most majestic road for one of the best redwood hikes on the planet. Boy Scout Trail is on the south end and is a five and a half mile out and back to a waterfall and Mine Creek Trail is a little further up the road with hikes in the 5 to 7 mile range, which include seeing the 3 Titans! Howland Hill Road is NOT for RV's or nice cars, the road is not passable height wise nor width for an RV and is full of potholes. This road will be backlogged in the summer time, so we visited in the winter. We have hiked this park for the past month nearly by ourselves!

What an awesome time! For older and younger people, do not worry the trail will be too hard, there are so many options. These trees told a story that did not disappoint. Amazing!

Many hiking options available. Easy, Moderate on up.
The road also lead us to a beautiful hidden lake.

Old growth redwoods in their natural setting. Nice slow drive through the woods is peaceful and serene. Great park for taking pictures.

Stopped at the visitor center (Hiouchi, I think), super helpful staff, cool and very interesting film and displays. Then Started at Stout Grove, easy to find and plenty of parking. I was truly awestruck by these ancient and grand trees. It really makes you feel humble to see and touch trees that are over 1000 years old and still healthy and growing. Continued farther down a dirt road in pretty rough shape to find Boy Scout Tree Trail. It had rained that morning, so trail was quite slippery and muddy, with lots of exposed roots. Would highly recommend sturdy footwear! But the sun was filtering through the mammoth, grand, giant trees and the entire trail was absolutely magical. This park is a "MUST DO"!

We ALWAYS have a blast in the redwoods. Hours if hiking. You can explore for hours and not see the same thing twice. My little kids and teens both enjoy a day at the redwoods on our way to the coast.

All gorgeous. Be sure to visit the Smith River!! It's clear and clean down to 25 ft! Did a bike ride and kayak there and had a blast!

Beautiful, awe-inspiring redwoods! Our favorite spot in this part was the Stout Grove Trail. Absolutely worth a trip!

Walking among these giants makes one realize how amazing our natural world is...how important the preservation of this awesome wonder is....the quiet solitude as you wander along is an experience that leaves you speechless...a place that will create a forever memory...

I think that many people might overlook this park, focusing instead on Redwood National Park, but Jedediah Smith is one of many state parks that adjoin the national park, and well worth visiting. The Stout Grove trail is short, easily accessible, and not to be missed. Howland Road is beautiful to drive, as you get very close to redwoods - you drive right next to them. The Boy Scout Tree trail is also wonderful if you have the time - it is the longest trail in the park. Some of the other trails off 101 are not as well marked as I would have wished. Everything is beautiful, but there were times when we weren't sure what trail we were on. Aside from Boy Scout Tree trail, all of the trails are fairly short.

unbelievable 8 mile drive thru the redwoods. It is a dirt road, occasionally narrow, and meeting other vehicles may require some coordination. Simply amazing drive.

We all loved it. It was beautiful and the path was well maintained. I wish there was a sign to the water fall/stream. We just happened to turn that way. Fun for young kids too.

Early season, not many people staying in the park so it was incredibly peaceful. Big trees in the camping area, beautiful river too. One complain though, and it was a very frustrating experience was the showers. It is wonderful that there are showers here, and they are amazing showers. Cost is advertised as two quarters for the first 2 minutes and 1 quarter for each additional minute. Maximum $3.00 for 12 minutes. I put $1.50 in thinking I would have 6 minutes. Three minutes later no water. So I figured I would soap up and put my last two quarters in. Lathered up, put two quarters in and .......nothing! Dressed wet went to camp got 2 more quarters, went to different shower, undressed, got ready, put money in and....... nothing!

Make sure you put the money straight in, have a little extra, and enjoy.

Truly this is one of the places on the border of California and Oregon must visit. We've been there many times I never get tired of this beautiful place. It's an excellent place for Salmon fishing, or any other outdoor adventures. Definitely Recommended.

There aren't many place like this on the planet. Take the dirt road that winds you through these giants and you'll be a better person! Enjoy dodging the potholes...no big deal!

The 6 mile road through the forest of redwoods, an old stage coach road, was narrow and had a lot of potholes and ruts. The 6-mile trip took us a little over 1 hour. This is a one-lane two-way traffic road. We did meet oncoming vehicles but fortunately at least one of the drivers were able to pull over enough to let the other vehicle pass. The drive through was spectacular! According to the information provided by the park, the forest contains 7 percent of old-growth redwoods left in the world.

Magnificent setting for camping and RVs. Dry camp only but lots of clean restrooms, showers and friendly staff. Large private sites with picnic tables and fire rings. It will be an unforgettable stay.

The old redwoods are truly incredible. Favorite was Stout Grove due to the fact it has very low undergrowth and the trees are definitely center stage.
Trails are readily marked.

We visited this park to hike the wheelchair-accessible Simpson-Reed/Peterson Memorial Trails through the redwood grove. It was around 9:30am when we arrived and we were the only car at the trail head. It's just a short distance north of US Highway 199 on Walker Road (about 6.5 miles east of Crescent City), but the towering, primordial forest of old-growth redwoods made us feel like we were in another world. It felt like a sacred space, and I caught myself whispering. It was easy to see why this forest was chosen as a location for the movie Return of the Jedi - I wouldn't have been surprised to spot a few Ewoks! The trail was in good condition; wide and level with a hard-packed soil and gravel surface sprinkled with some bark and needles. Two loop trails connect together here to form a figure-8 that's about 1-mile long. We didn't have any trouble taking a wheelchair on the hike. It was quiet and relaxing (we only passed one other couple on the path) and we both agreed this was our favorite of the trails we visited in the coastal redwood forests. There was no fee to access this area and there is a restroom at the trail head.

I can never get enough of these giants. As a photographer, the best time to go is between 10 and 2. The best lens to use is either a wide angle or a fisheye. Don’t forget to bracket, the dynamic range is pretty significant.

The Howland Hill road is amazing and so worth the trip. You can’t miss the Stout Grove either.
Great for kids. A short hike through the grove. Bathrooms too.

So glad we went here! Don't be freaked out by the remoteness or the really skinny gravel/dirt road. It's so worth it to get to the boy scout trail and see the Redwoods up close. One of the best things to see for us! Trails are wonderfully kept, and they are good and wide for others to pass.
To be noted: there is no bathrooms out there, so be prepared. Hit the loo before driving back in there!

The rangers at Jedediah Smith visitor center were fantastic. I asked about easy hikes where we could enjoy ourselves and still see lots of the huge trees. The ranger we spoke to was patient and gave us several suggestions.

My wife and I did a bit of exploring in this park a short while ago. One of the highlights was driving about 5-6 miles on a dirt road (very dusty) through the redwoods to get to a particular grove of these trees, which was very noteworthy. We very much enjoyed the trip and would do it again in a heartbeat.

Follow Howland Hills Rd for a beautiful drive thru the forest. It can be bumpy,but worth it! This road is passable with a truck or SUV. You may find it rough with a low car. The Stout Grove trail is easy to walk.

Amazing drive through the park. Twisting and turning roads with amazing views! We passed through the park on the first morning of our trip and got our first views at some big trees. This was a beautiful demrive!

A must visit for redwoods. Roads can be rough but take it slow. Great rangers st visitors center in crescent city.

The redwood forest is majestically beautiful. I am not a tree hugger but I did hug a tree. Just look up for an amazing view !

Not to miss. Stout grove is as good as any part of the redwoods on the coast. Worth a detour.....worth more than a day for some. We we're lucky and met elk, sea lions and a couple bears in one afternoon in various parts of the park.

This is a nice small park. There is a campground area, picnic area, bathrooms, river access, a trail to walk and is pet friendly. The fee to even park even if your there for a min is $8 but I'm sure you could get away with it if there are not park rangers there watching.

We were staying in Crescent City, CA and wanted to hike in the Redwood Forest without a significant drive to a trailhead. We decided to head to Jedeiah Smith Redwoods State Park which was closest. You can pull off the main road and park at the entrance of the park. There was no apparent fee. You can start hiking from the parking lot. There is also a restroom there. A short hike will take you past the tall redwoods and fallen trees. The growth in that area is amazing to take in. It was really a great place to experience what the Redwood Forest has to offer.

Worth the time to drive through the redwoods -- just plan on taking your time and stopping to see the great redwood trees

Absolutely incredible. Amazing. Redwoods everywhere you look.
One of the most incredible places I have ever been to. So many sports to stop and just be in awe of the immensity of these magical trees.
Must see for redwoods.

Make sure that you take the dirt path around 8 miles long thru the forest. A definite highlight and would do again. If I had to choose a favorite part of Visiting the Redwoods, this would be it.

This is well worth your time to visit. The park rangers were extremely friendly and helpful. Will visit again!!

The Stout and Simpson-Reed Groves are two easily accessible and beautiful areas to see the redwoods up close. Getting to the Stout Grove requires driving on Howland Hill Rd, a narrow dirt road that is easily accessible by sedans. The grove itself is very cathedral-like, and be sure to take the spur trail to the beautiful and serene Smith River.

The Simpson-Reed Grove is just a couple miles west on Hwy 199, and although it was right off the highway, it felt much more secluded. It's a lot different than the Stout Grove, with dense, jungle-like foliage. You could easily spend a whole day exploring other areas in this park, but a visit to these two groves took about two hours.

We visited late in the day as the light was filtering in from the west. It lent an air of magic to the forest. There was very few people there so it felt like we had this ancient forest to ourselves.

We took the road out to the west through the forest to Crescent City. It was fantastic. The narrow winding road went around the old growth redwoods. It is best advised that you do not take a regular car down this road. It is narrow and a bit rough. An SUV is recommended.

Magnificent redwood experience that you can't get anywhere else in the world. You should take the time to stroll through the Stout Grove in order to appreciate the girth and height of these old glorious 🌲. Don't rush.

Want to see old growth Redwood trees? Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a fantastic place to see them. There are many trails to hike in order to view more of these massively impressive trees.

Boy Scout Trail, to me, is the one trail not to be missed at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. It is a wonderful hike. It is not too long a hike, and is relatively flat. Just make sure to watch our for all the tree roots. It leads you to the heart of the forest, and is truly a sight to behold because you are just surrounded by these AMAZING trees.

The drive to get to this trail is totally AWESOME!! Best to have an AWD vehicle, but we made it just fine with our passenger sedan. The road is very narrow, and you navigate the road around many Majestic Redwood trees!!!

If you love Mother Nature, then I HIGHLY Recommend visiting Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park!!

Most of the road is just dirt, and there are times when you wonder if you'll make it past cars coming the other way. It took us 2.5 hours to get across. But, you will see a forest as it was 2000 years ago. In fact, part of the movie Jurassic Park was filmed here. It is just the way Nature made it and we loved it.

We love the Jedediah Smith campground. It is so magical to wake up in the morning and look up to see the redwoods above your sleeping spot. We love just sitting by the river.

You have to see the giant redwoods to believe it. Stop at the rangers station for a map. We did not have a lot of time to explore but we did go on a path to see the big trees. You will not be disappointed.

My adult family travelled north from Oakland, CA, into Oregon. Along the way we stopped at various Redwood groves like Avenue of the Giants and enjoyed walking among and looking up at these quiet sentinels of the forest. Avenue of the Giants has a 31 mile two lane paved highway with around 8 stops marked on the park's Auto Tour map. You do drive through other groves that aren't marked on the tour map.

While staying in Crescent City, several locals told us that we just had to see the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park just east of town. They felt that this park had the best, tallest and oldest Redwood trees on the planet. They also told us that some of the Ewok scenes from Star Wars Return of the Jedi had been filmed there. Our interest piqued, we decided to go off our itinerary and headed for the park.

Heading east on Elk Valley Road we turned on to Howland Hill Road towards the park. Just past the Elk Valley Casino, our paved road turned into a narrow dirt road which ran the full length of the park until just before we hit Highway 199 (on the east side of the park). There were several areas that had deep ruts but our Ford Fusion made it through them bypassing them altogether. We knew we were entering the park when we came across a beautiful cluster of tall Redwoods that allowed only one car at a time to pass through their gauntlet. Inside this cluster was a pretty neat experience. A number of cars were parked on the side of the road and taking pictures of their family in front of this 'natural' park entrance as well as pictures of the surrounding terrain of ferns, trees and underbrush. Where Avenue of the Giants had a concrete highway putting some distance between you and the Redwoods, the Jedediah Smith Redwoods were literally in your face. The dirt road only added to this surreal experience. Driving down this dirt road, there were spots where the Redwoods jutted into the road forcing you to take notice of their presence. Travel was slow at times due to cars in front of you enjoying the scenery or cars coming from the opposite direction trying to get by you. (Our decision to go only one way and not do a roundtrip through the park saved us a lot of time). As we went through the park, we could easily imagine that this forest was Ewok territory.

The crowning end to our visit was the Stout Memorial Grove. A trail takes you down into this grove. Be on the lookout for historical/factual signs along the way. Note that this grove has bathroom facilities.

Once into this usually quiet and peaceful grove, you may notice that the Redwoods seem spread out a bit more and ferns are prevalent. You'll also notice Redwoods that have fallen over time. These fallen giants give you a real sense of how big and long these trees are. In the grove, note the raised platform in front of one special Redwood. If you go further back into the grove, you will see several fallen Redwoods. Look carefully and you will see that the trail continues behind the fallen tree on the left. Continue down this trail and you will run into a rocky beach by the Smith River. DO KEEP your little ones close to you. When we were on this beach, there was a group of kayakers eating their lunch before heading back out on the river. Just a little upstream is a pedestrian bridge which spans the width of the river. A great spot to take pictures. After completing this stop, we then headed back to Crescent City via Highway 199/101.

We loved all of the Redwood forests that we saw. However, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park was our familes most favorite one followed by Muir Woods and Avenue of the Giants.

We hiked back into the redwoods, and ended up swimming in the stream we came upon. It was a little cold, but bearable. Hard to get the kids out of the park!

The park rangers here and at another nearby state park were fantastic. We stopped into the visit center asking for suggestions for family activities.

The park rangers were happy, knowledgeable, and passionate about the area. They gave us great information, providing us with a map and detailed instructions on how and where to go.

Our adventure to see some of the redwoods was greatly improved because of this park and it's employees.

Had a wonderful morning at the state park. We took the Howland Hill Road from Crescent city. At 8 o’clock in the morning there was no one on the road. It is very narrow in places but easily drivable. The redwoods were amazing. It is dusty. But they will NEVER pave it. It would injure the trees. The Stout trail is an easy walk through magnificent redwoods.

I hiked during the week and had the trail to myself. Such peace & quiet is a challenge to find. This is a stunning place to walk.

So many trails, with such wonderful trees. All trails are very well sign posted and maintained. Enjoy these ancient trees

If you want a relatively quick, but amazing Redwoods experience without a strenuous hike , the Jedediah Smith State Park’s Stout Grove Trail is perfect. Once you descend down a paved path, there is relatively short, level path through a beautiful grove of large old Redwoods. The large ferns and fauna give it a prehistoric feel. A great path for children and elderly.

Hard to beat the beauty of the area. Such a pretty spot to drive they, play along the river or hike.

Has short trails to long depending on choice. So majestic and awe inspiring narrow roads going in so make sure your not in a big camper. We were and barely made it lol

Lots of curves but great view of huge redwoods. Very shady with little sun to take good pictures. Like the views

This was an incredible part of the Redwoods National Park. We particularly loved the Howland Hill Rd and the trails accessible from there. Highly recommend!

Love the redwoods. Big beautiful trees. Photos don’t do them justice. Follow the road down to the river.

Awesome, Wow, I can't believe this, it's so green, Beautiful .... just some of the things we were saying g on our visit .... ready to go back. Great as a drive but getting out for walks is great .... there are easy to more experienced walks/hikes ......Did not see any wildlife

This trip was something I've wanted since the 60s and so glad it finally came true. If you have never seen the redwoods please try to go. They are truly awesome. My husband and I took our dog with us, they have trails which allows dogs on leashes and it worked out great. We spent a week and drove the national and state parks, went on walks, short hikes and never tired of looking at the trees. We stayed in Gasquet and rented a cabin and it was perfect for what we needed and wanted.

Experience the feeling of wonder, belonging and history as you stroll along the winding paths among the massive redwoods.

Cool park, we went to Stout Grove and saw the old growth trees. Did not camp here, but sites looked good if you RV is under 24 feet.

This is the crown jewel of California's redwood parks. The campground is excellent, and near the campground is Stout Grove, one of the most beautiful redwood groves you can visit. The park is close to town, with lodging, food and a beach.

One of the finest places on God's green earth. NOT an overstatement! This is the northernmost of all the great places to see Redwoods. Nice easy access, clean campgrounds and cleaner rivers. Beautiful paths and trees to make one feel at ease and in awe. Lots of hikes, a walking bridge across the Smith river in summer.

The trees are unbelievable. We drove the Howland Hill Rd, went to Stout Grove, swam in the Smith River, and hiked the Boy Scout Tree Trail (highly recommend). We also camped at this park for 3 nights and it is a beautiful setting. Campsites are close, but private because of the huge trees. FYI - the spot we booked was very, very tight - really too small - so I would add a little more space than you need. The reservation system is new this year so hopefully the site recommendations will improve as they work out the kinks.

This state park was beautiful. From the second you start driving in the park you’re surrounded by these enormous trees that make you wonder just how long they have been there and hope they will still be there for a long time to come. The paths are fairly easy even for people with canes, there’s the river to swim in once you get through the forest. Get there early because parking gets tight later in the afternoon. It’s a place everyone should see.

we walked all thru the trees on the path, and the parking was real busy but we got a spot, took lots of pictures, and the road is narrow in some places getting to the grove,
we had a big van, so some spots were tight.
dont take a motor home thru.

The main road through the park areas go past oodles of redwoods, including some fairly big ones. true, better to get out and walk around to see, feel, and smell them, but those confined to cars will be pleased by the views and turnouts.

This beautiful park offers the serenity of being in a distant forest right off route 199. The park is along the beautiful pristine Smith River. The park has picnic area, day use and also camping sites. Take a break and take any number of hiking trail to gain a great experience in the giant redwood trees. A short distance from Stout Grove National Park across the river.

I think we “did the California Coast Redwoods” right. We started by going as far north as this park. We were looking for big trees that didn’t require a huge amount of walking. The Visitor’s Center recommended we take the old stagecoach dirt road to the Stout Grove and gave us printed directions. It was a long, bumpy ride, but totally worth the effort. The trees we saw on the 1/2 mile easy walk were HUGE. Surprisingly, the trees were named for the Stout Family. They just happened to be very stout. The rest of the drive down to Eureka on the stagecoach road had plenty of huge trees as well. We went on the Avenue of the Giants, and visited a number of big groves, including the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, but this was our favorite.

Road winds its way through redwood forest. Some very large redwoods just off side of the road in several locations. If you are headed east and plan to stop at visitor center, stop for pictures in the forest. Nothing to see at the center.

Wow ! A place where you either hike , go for a stroll or drive through with your vehicle .
The tress , the surrounding and the fresh air is just breathtaking.
Beautiful adventure that make you feel like you are “Alice in wonderland “

This is a rough, dirt road, two way, though hard to believe sometimes. You have to plan on stopping and waiting and yielding to traffic coming the other direction. With lack of rain it is very dry and dusty right now. A nice drive, close view of some redwoods. if you have never seen them before.

walking among old growth Redwoods is just good for the soul. unfortunately, the grove of the giants trail was closed in December, but having done it before, i can recommend it. i took my dog for a walk along the Smith River; it was quiet and peaceful. easy access from the highway.

The Boy Scout Tree Trail is beautiful and easy. 6 mikes round trip, with huge Redwoods the whole way. Took hundreds of picture. My 16 year old daughter loved it. No dogs allowed.

Words can't describe and pictures are completely inadequate. You must see to understand. If possible stay at the Jedediah Smith campground. April to September MAKE RESERVATIONS. There are only a FEW walk-in sites. The campground was laid out before the advent of super big RV's. Only modest sized equipment will fit. NPS is protecting the resource. You'll understand when you get there.

But this is the ultimate ICU for total immersion tree therapy.

Absolutely awesome place to see when in crescent city. This was our first look at Redwood national forest. Make sure you gave good tires going in. It gets really muddy is some places. I tight fit so take it slow. Buy definitely worth several hours to investigate around. Has a neat trail starting at A bridge that goes to a ranch grove.

Loved this place. Lots of trails for gentle hiking. The stream is beautiful and clear. A little chilly the day we visited so have a hat and gloves.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods Park was simply stunning. The scenic drive through on the Howard Hill Road Scenic drive is so beautiful ..... don’t miss this !!!!
Then do the 10 km walk to the Boy Scout Tree 🌲 it is magnificent, a real giant that stands out.

While not as big as the trees in Sequoia this park has some very large redwoods and some of the tallest trees in the world. There is just now way to get a shot of the entire tree.

Being from Kansas, Iowa and Missouri, our families were totally blown away by the majestic and powerful aura that is on full display at the Jedediah State Park!
Our grandsons said they felt a “chill” during their visit, that I attributed to the spirits that inhabit all living creatures both small and enormous!

Stop by the ranger station in town and pickup the free map. Then head down the dirt road to see the monster trees. The road is bumpy and tight but safe and well traveled. The trees are just monsters on this road and seeing your car next to them gives them perspective.

Trails are easy and going early - mist and fog are spectacular through the big maples and the redwoods. Hard to capture the trees and the light. Wonderful place to go and spend time wandering.

Perfect spot to park and hike. We didn’t want to tear up our car or chance it on bumpy roads. You can hike along the Smith river. Just gorgeous! Bathrooms clean. $8 for day parking so bring cash because it is honor system where you pay and put ticket on dash. Ranger came around so don’t chance it. So so so gorgeous. This isn’t allowing me to post pics! I wish I could. Oh and if you come mon-weds there are FREE kayak tours with the ranger from noon to 3. Call ahead to make reservation.

This was our first exposure to the Redwoods coming south out of Oregon and all I can say if Wow!! Incredible trees!! The drive into the park is wonderful with several places to pull off and walk back into the woods. A nice visit center with great staff. The park is named after Jedediah Smith who in himself was an amazing person- look up his history and you'll be amazed. But I'll admit, even though he found this area over 200 years old, you'll feel like Jedediah himself walking though the woods. It feels completely different from any forest you've ever been to except the other Redwood parks. An amazing park - a must see!!

Had the privilege of seeing this Beautiful country 2 years ago. When I found out we’d here again, we drove 6 extra hours just to see the beauty of the Redwoods and the giant ferns this park holds.

Close to Crescent city, and well worth a drive for some very scenic views and stops. Not super crowded which was a big plus.

Great park. Facilities were O.K. could have been a little cleaner but there were plenty of them. Nice hiking trails.

Until you see these majestic trees in person you can't fully comprehend how beautiful they are. Make sure to stop by and walk through the many trails.

SPECTACULAR IS THE ONLY WORD!! Man makes many things but cannot compete with this! Would go again in a heartbeat!! If you only get to this part of the country once in a lifetime-it's worth the trip!

Robert our guid had his dad along for the tour they were incredibly nice people Robert answered all are questions in great detail the tree's and views where amazing would recomend it to anyone that was able to go they had coffee and doughnuts in the forest and the open side and glass roof vans made for amazing photo opertunities

if you want to see the giant redwoods, this is one of the better places.. a great park indeed! Its just off the road and really worth the stop.

We camped in this portion of the Redwood National Park our first night. Great hikes, clean trails and sites. The trees are absolutely amazing! You've got to see them.

When you visit Redwood National Park, you might be inclined to miss this gem, but that would be unfortunate. Stout Memorial Grove alone is a superb display of these giants. If you drive Howland Hill Road, you’ll be on a glorious back road through lovely Redwoods. Note: This can be a bit rough given that it is unpaved, and road repairs mean that you can’t currently travel the full length. Access is limited to entering on the east side. Make sure you visit the campground area even if it is only to visit the day use area. From that spot you can hike along the Smith River. If the foot bridge is up you can hike all the way to Stout Memorial Grove (note: bridge is not in this year) In any case, make sure you stop at the Visitor Center. The rangers are most helpful and can provide valuable advice on trails and activities. As an option you can avoid the crowds and hike the Nickerson Ranch Trail - lovely redwoods.

The most verdant and magical part of the Redwood parks. The trees are massive and it has an other worldly feel to it with the hanging mosses and fallen trees and field of trillium and ferns. We did the Boy Scout trail, and while quite challenging for me, it was totally worth every crawl and jump and squishy mud to complete it. Save this one for the last of doing multiple hikes!

We spent 2 1/2 days in the redwoods and in spite of the government shut down had a fantastic time. Highly recommend the ladybird Johnson trail hike. It’s very easy and about 45 minutes, but you see some fabulous redwood trees. Took several other hikes in the area, all of them fantasticbut some fairly crowded and noisy.

Katie, Waitress at Fisherman's Restaurant highly recommended this place and it was awesome place!!!!

I have always wanted to see the redwoods and they were impressive to say the least. Wow. The park was clean and the trails well marked. There were alot of photo opportunities.

We walked the Grove of the Titans trail and it was amazing! The trees are immense and even reaching the trailhead on Howland Hill Rd cut in between the redwoods was a fun experience. We walked under a living redwood and ducked under the roots and there was a little bit of elevation change, but nothing too challenging.

This was by far one of the coolest places to camp.
The big huge redwoods up above makes you feel pretty small.

We rented bikes and rode through the park with a guide. So much to see and learn about these magnificent giants.

Amazing place. Don't miss Stout Grove, though it's very popular. The drive on Howland Hill Road is not to be missed. Try to avoid Saturday afternoon, as this one lane road through the redwoods can get crowded.

We had never been here before but it was on our bucket list. The visitor center was closed, but that was a covid issue. The park rangers directed us just down the road to the perfect spot. There were two excellent near by loops, flat walk, super easy. Only issue was lack of parking at this spot just off the highway. Maybe 15 or 20 spots. The loop had massive stumps and trees to look at. I liked it a lot because my teenage boys got a chance to crawl inside the stumps and get up close to the trees. Gave them a chance to experience these amazing trees up close. Interacting with the redwoods on the path appeared to be encouraged, or at the very least anticipated so no worries on that. Be cautious of folks just pulling off randomly to park to enjoy the beauty. And hate to say it, but some of the local drivers in the area were super rude. Very impatient and in a huge hurry despite being in a national park. Just do the speed limit and enjoy the amazing drive. They can wait while you soak in the experience.

Awesome camp spots in the Old Growth Redwoods. Clean park with showers and flush toilets. Plenty of chipmunks and stellar jays so watch your food!

Our children had never been through the redwoods so we stopped here and we were not disappointed. There was an area to park and walk around through the trees and down by the river. Very pretty and not not crowded at all. If you’re on your way to Crescent city this is definitely worth a stop to visit. Restroom facilities were available. Small fee for day park use.

We took an awe-inspiring walk through a 1/2 Mile loop trail to view some of the old growth giant redwoods. It was an easy walk and very inspirational, but we only got halfway through it because two bull Roosevelt Elks blocked our path and we decided it would be best for them and for us to turn around and go back. Got some great photos though!

I did the drive through this park and it's amazing! I'm so lucky that I was told about it by the guy running the top of the sky gondola at trees of mystery

My wife and I stopped here while driving South from Grants Pass, OR to Arcata, CA.

We first stopped at the Hiouchi Visitors Center to get information about the park. We did not have a lot of time and decided to head straight to the Stout Grove based on the recommendation of the park ranger. She said this is probably the most visited part of the park. She provided us easy to follow directions to get to the Stout Grove.

Driving the Redwood Highway before reaching the visitors center and park areas, we could see large Redwoods on each side of the road. As we drove toward the Stout Grove, the Redwoods were bigger and bigger.

The narrow one lane bumpy road has many pull outs so that cars going each direction can pass. We parked in the parking area, took a short stroll and checked out some of the huge trees.

It is amazing to see the beauty of these huge trees. You need to check it out if in the area. If you can, allow yourself another hour to drive the rest of the the Howland Hill Road to Crescent City (about 7 miles). The visitors center recommended about 45 minutes.

Awesome place. Beautiful easy hike in the meadow. Bring your wide angle lens for best photos. I had a full frame 16mm. F2.8 worked well

It was cool and cloudy, but no rain, so hiking in the woods and along the river was very enjoyable. Pull outs let us use are RV in the day use area. Even off season, most of the overnight camp sites are full and RV parking is limited. Nice rest rooms. No hook ups.
Trees are just amazing. River is crystal clear and I understand good scuba diving. Lots of birds and ducks. Didn't see any fish at this time.

We hiked in 3 of the redwood parks. This was by far the most impressive growth. Loved the drive down the dirt road to the Boy Scout Tree trailhead.

We stopped at Hiouchi Information Center. The ranger was friendly and helpful. The Information Center was nice and clean. We hiked at the Stout Grove Loop Trail. The Redwoods were amazing. The Howland Hill Road is beautiful but unpaved.

And the advice of the park rangers at the visitor center we went on several self guided trail hikes a very long links and what we saw was literally nothing short of amazing. It’s like stepping back thousands of years. I don’t know how many times you can walk around the corner and say, “wow“ but it happened so often that it became ridiculous. I highly recommend this area. It’s beautiful.

The Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park includes the best stand of redwoods in California: the Stout Grove, which is easily accessible from Crescent City via route 199 that follows the scenic Smith River.

Really glad I made the time to visit the Stout Grove. The trail in the park is great--runs in a loop, and just the right length fur an hour or two in the park.

Beautiful views and trails in this park. Some of the biggest redwoods here. Great visitor center to help plan your trip.

Can get crowded on the weekend.

These are some of the largest trees in the entire world and boy does it put things into perspective looking up at them from the ground.

Stunning Redwoods with a lovely trail. Highly recommend. We got lots of beautiful pictures. Best day EVER! Easy trial for young and old.

We took a walk on a nature trail in this park and just were amazed by the beauty and serenity of these majestic trees. I would highly recommend a visit here.

Be sure to stop and visit the Simpson Reed Trail on Hwy 101 and Stout Grove on Howland Hill Road. Both are easily walkable trails through amazing old growth stands of Redwoords.

Just being in the presence of these quiet giants was a spiritual experience. To think they were just seedlings hen Christ was alive was mind boggling. Thank you to the state of California for preserving this special place!

Autumn days drawing closer to wintry months but ideal if you need to stretch your legs or just relax in the car. Summer months an idea pkace for camping and hiking. Thanks... and you're welcome.

If you are visiting the redwoods, Howland Hill Road gets you VERY intimate with the trees. It is a dirt road, which will take 45-60 minutes to drive, at a leisurely pace. And is worth every second. We visited several redwood parks on the 101, and this road summarizes the Big Trees in ONE drive. No towing or rvs are suggested on this road. A car can do it, be prepared for lots of mud though. There are many hiking trails on this road. We did Stout Grove which was PERFECT! And branches reach the river too. We started by Elk Valley Casino and exited onto the hwy. Starting there, at the corner of Elk Valley Rod and Howland Hill Rd, is a market. It looks worn, but has a home made hot deli food case. We got a hot breakfast to go and LOVED it. The owner was working, who also cooks and he was GREAT!

Wow all I can say is WOW!! Now if you stop to think about it we see trees all around us everyday. One would think who wants to go on a vacation to see trees? Well the Redwoods changed my mind. They are so beautiful! My family and I spent hours driving through Jedediah Smith State Park in awe. I highly recommend a drive through or a hike of this state park. Great place for a family of any age. We will come back!

Headed down the Oregon Coast to see the Redwoods. Beautiful area and worth the trip! Our only complaint was the roads did not have signs giving you an indication of what trails you were approaching. You basically had to stop at each turn out and look.

Welcome to the wonderful Redwood Forest. Located just off of HWY 101 in Crescent City Ca. The park is surreal and the surrounding area is a testament to Mother Natures beauty.

Talk about walking among Giants!!! Breathtaking. Every turn is another beautiful view. Woods are quiet and beautiful

Beautiful peaceful National park! We stopped by and spent time at one of the marked trails to see the huge redwood trees! We didn’t stay at the camping sites but rather just spent time walking around the trails during our trip.

I asked at the Visitors Center what was the best way to see some big trees and then we followed the directions we were given, but we did not see anything outstanding. Of course, since we had already been to Redwoods National and State Parks, driven the Avenue of the Giants and seen plenty of big trees, I guess we may have been making unfair comparisons.

Take the time and get off the asphalt jungle. The trailhead is located on the Howland Hill road which starts out as asphalt until it reaches the Jedidiah Smith Forest boundary. It then turns to gravel. The road is an old logging road that goes for 4 miles thru the old growth forest. If you don't or cannot hike, the ride thru this old growth forest on a one lane gravel logging road gives you a wonderful close experience to the massive redwood trees. The road is graded so no trouble for cars. The Boy Scout Trail gets you even closer to the trees.

Its a must do if you want to see redwoods. I can not describe how amazing this walk was. I have always wanted to see redwoods in person and just the dive up there from Napa was beautiful. I will recommend this hike to anyone.

We spent two wonderful nights at this park. It was wonderful! The camping sight was great and the facilities were very well kept, plus there was phone service, which was a nice surprise. The pay showers are really nice and very clean. The staff at the visitor center were great and super friendly! We really enjoyed the hikes around the park and swimming in the river. Great place!!

Ok I admit it - we love the redwoods. While we have traveled to see other redwoods in California, this was the first time we have gone to Jedediah Smith. We stopped in here during the day driving through from California to Oregon. Just sad that we were only here for the afternoon.

Stopped into the visitor center to get some info on hikes and how the park is setup.
This is one of 3 California state parks co-managed (others are Del Norte Coast & Prairie Creek redwood parks) by the national and state park services (since we have a national park pass, day use was free). Lots of good information from the ranger and we were on our way. Once we were out of the visitor center, we did not see too many people.

Since we were limited for time, we just went and parked in the day use area by the Smith River and hiked around for a few hours (oh and ate our lunch at a table under the trees - out of the rain). Even less people as we started hiking. There are so many hiking trails and even on hot days, you can remain cool under the trees. The day we went, it was raining off and on but was not cold. It was starting to get a little dark (day use should be out by sunset), so was time to be on our way.

The park normally is open year round with each season bringing its' own unique magic. The beauty and serenity of these giants is not to be missed and this is a wonderful place to experience it (tell me why we haven't been here before?) When we are able to get out and about again, this is one of the places that we want to spend some time in - a good 5-6 days ought to do it).

If driving Highway 199 from the east don't go to the campground - drive a little further to Walker Road on the right (north). This takes you to a magnificent stand of redwoods with a road and easy trails to walk.

Breathtaking and well worth the drive, even if it is for a day - like us! Stopped at Visitors Center for box lunch we brought with us. Rangers were very helpful to guide us where we would have a terrific experience.

There are no words to express the beauty of this area. My husband and I drove through this area, stopping along the way to admire the river, the big trees, and to sneak a kiss. Wonderful start to our PCH 10 year anniversary trip!

This place is amazingly beautiful! WOW! It’s so peaceful walking through the giant redwoods and looking up and seeing the beautiful blue sky and white puffy clouds peeking through the tops of the trees! My husband and I love this place and hope to go back again!

Area is a lot more spread out than we imagined. Lots of big trees, obviously. Several hiking trails for all abilities. Had a wildfire nearby so only spent 1 day. Definitely like to return.

Jedediah Smith in the redwoods Crescent city is a nice short hike for those who can’t walk far or that have trouble walking up those big hills and rocks. Fun for all ages and stroller friendly. There are many neat things to see climb and see. It’s also a very beautiful place to take family pictures.

Beautiful redwoods. The only place we went was Stout Grove, but it was nice walk in the woods. Would explore more if we had time.

When you visit Redwood National Park, you might be inclined to miss this gem, but that would be unfortunate. Stout Memorial Grove alone is a superb display of these giants. If you drive Howland Hill Road, you’ll be on a glorious back road through lovely Redwoods. Note: This can be a bit rough given that it is unpaved. Make sure you visit the campground area even if it is only to visit the day use area. From that spot you can hike along the Smith River. If the foot bridge is up (summer and early fall) you can hike all the way to Stout Memorial Grove. In any case, make sure you stop at the Visitor Center. The rangers are most helpful and can provide valuable advice on trails and activities.

The road into the trailhead to Stout grove is gravel, bumpy, somewhat narrow but has numerous turnouts. Turnouts are good for passing vehicles in opposite direction and to park. The hike to the grove is .7 miles (sign says .5) but easy with a few ups and downs. Scenery is gorgeous. There is a bench to sit on at the .5 mile point, and just absorb the beauty. Trail is well maintained. No dogs allowed.

First time seeing the redwoods. They are beautiful and our time spent here was rejuvenating for every one in my family. The trees are majestic and beautiful.

Beautiful must see great incredible beautiful hikes friendly volunteers in short A MUST!!! Explore go to the big tree, unfortunately the tall trees were not open.....but then a very friendly volunteer recommended us the big adventure and I would do the same.

You could spend hours in this area. The trees are incredible and we enjoyed looking at as many as we could. Absolutely outstanding.

The availability of hiking trails & lovely scenery make this a special place.
People were friendly & courteous while hiking

This park was so sensational- the trees were magnificent My words cannot describe the beauty of these woods. Hiking in this area, clearly you were aware of a greater presence. I felt like i was in the kingdom of a different world. I would highly recommend anyone who can make an adventure here to GO. I would definitely go there again, myself & to feel the magnificent beauty .

Very laid back enjoyable relaxing day. Lots of places to stop and hike that are easy trails. Can do it easily on day trip. The road is good and the trees are magnificent. Worth the trip to do. Stop at the Crescent City visitor center and they can provide you will all sorts of information and places to see.

Must view. Beautiful park. Stout grove trail was easy too. Better with a guide to tell you all about it like we did.

We enjoyed this hike. There is an area where you tunnel thru massive roots. Very unique. Trail was not difficult.
We met a park volunteer on our way out who asked if we went to the end. We told him no, just to the bridge and creek. He said the area really needed more signs. He was on his way down to inform hikers to go to the end. It had a water fall or ??? Whatever it was I wished we had seen it.

Fantastic redwoods trees everywhere and extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff at the visitors centre.

Very impressive trees. Easy access from from Crescent City. This is old growth, thankfully preserved years ago by Save The Redwoods League.

I went to 3 redwood parks and this one was my favorite. Now I wish I had camped instead of getting a hotel in Crescent City. Beautiful!

Drove to the Grove of the Titans trailhead in early June from Crescent City. There is a fair amount of parking near the trailhead on Howland Hill Road, and a bathroom. I found the trail very beautiful, and the added walking platforms were very nice. My only suggestion is that once you get to the Grove of Giant trees, the trail get a little confusing, no signage. I made a couple wrong turns in trying to find trial back to trailhead. But definitely worth a visit - took me about 1 hour 15 minutes to complete, even with getting lost for about 5 minutes.

This was my first visit to see such huge awesome trees. The road in is a little rough, especially after a rain. The trails are easily accessible and short. Bathrooms nearby. Might be hard to find a good parking space but that's the great thing about traveling in off season. No crowds! A definite must stop when in this area.

This was the highlight of my trip. If you’ve never been, I don’t think there is a way to convey the majesty of being among these giant trees, or even how truly gigantic they are. Huge trucks look tiny next to them. And it’s so quiet; the huge forest just swallows sound, so you get to reflect and appreciate how ancient your surroundings are. I can’t really describe it, but I also can’t recommend it highly enough

I visited this park in August 2017. Got to see the redwoods up close and personal. Nice place to see the redwoods. Not great place to drive a 31’ rv though. The trees are big and close to the edge of the road.. there was a river that runs through it that was beautiful and we got to let the dogs go for a swim.

Get your redwood fix here! You don't need the Redwood National Park. Very pleasant, some elevation gain. Lots of tree roots that are navigable. Gravel road access from Crescent City. Not recommended for large campers.

untouched by man, no tourist traps, not a well-marked entrance for visitors, stay on the main trails! clean beautiful picturesque! a must see

The Stout Walkway in the park was great.

The rest was scenic but quite dusty along the gravel road and with no rain it was a bit "polluted looking". But guess that's the price of access..

The trees are just incredible.

wonderful huge redwood trees, a well maintained park. You go in the forest and the quiet, with the sound of birds among these giants is great.

Gorgeous Redwoods... make your way to the Grove of the Titans... but everywhere is just gorgeous.
They have just reopened the trail with stairs, raised metal grates, and all kinds of features to keep people on the trail, happy and healthy. Thank you to the State Park System and partners for doing such an exceptional job!

While I and my family members have visited numerous times, this review is based upon our most recent visit in the Fall of 2018. On this particular trip we stopped and toured via the Simpson-Reed trail which is not far from the Hiouchi information center (next to the Chevron). Breathtaking. Incredible. Awe-inspiring. There is a calming, peaceful feeling that sweeps over you as you stroll among these ancient giants - serenity. This is a serene, and hallowed, forest. No wonder Kenny Loggins speaks highly of it (and actually had a live concert in the Redwoods years ago). It's more than worth the time and effort it takes to stop and peruse.

We stayed by this State Park, first one of Redwood National Park. Trees were so tall. Everything was so green. Loved it.

I drove my 29' class a motorhome in to visit the park, I wasn't there to camp this time, I just wanted to drive around the park and see what camp spots I would have liked to reserve in the future. I was greeted rudely by park staff at the kiosk. She came out of the kiosk building approaching me and my rig before I was even able to stop, I opened my window to say hi, and before I could say anything, she said my motorhome wasn't welcome in the park, it's too big. I said I don't have any reservations, I just wanted to drive through the park to see the camp, she immediately told me Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park does NOT allow drive throughs....My jaw dropped, she said I could turn around and leave. Wtf is wrong with these people? They dropped the RV size down to 25 feet?? That is like cutting out 80% of the population campers?? Shouldn't the park accommodate to the masses, people who want to spend money at there park and bring there families to create memories?? Not just a couple hippies in a van?? or tent campers??? I camped there in my 29' foot motorhome 7/5/18 for one night before their restriction. So I've been there before. When I called about the size restriction, I was told by rangers over the phone that they don't want to prune branches or widen any corners?? Jesus....What is wrong with you people?? There's nothing wrong with giving the forest a hair cut? Probably healthy. Let ALL people come visit and camp at this wonderful place, your the only camp ground in the area. I understand not wanting large busses, but what's wrong with a 30 foot RV?? Seriously, 95% of them on the road are you dummies....