Smith River National Recreation Area

The Smith River National Recreation Area spans 305,169 acres of forest land, featuring clear waters and diverse wildlife within Six Rivers National Forest.

The United States Congress established this protected area in 1990, creating a northern border for Redwood National and State Parks.

The Tolowa people maintained strong connections to this land, utilizing the Smith River and surrounding forests for their traditional practices.

Five developed campgrounds near major streams provide access points for fishing, hiking, and rafting activities throughout the recreation area.

The Smith River remains one of California's last undammed waterways, supporting natural populations of steelhead trout and chinook salmon.

Location: Siskiyou County

Operator: United States Forest Service

Website: https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/srnf/recarea/?recid=11440

GPS coordinates: 41.75429,-123.85706

Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:34