Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP Established in 1929, this
predominately old growth coast redwoods park is bisected by the
last major free flowing river in California, the Smith River.
Almost all of the park land is water shed for the Smith River
and Mill Creek, a major tributary. The park has about 20 miles
of hiking and nature trails, river access, a visitor center with
exhibits and a nature store. Drive Howland Hill Road (gravel-not
recommended for trailers) and stroll in the Stout Grove. Nine
miles east of Crescent City on Highway 199. Summer 45-85
degrees. Winter 30-60 degrees. Annual rainfall can be up to 100
inches during November through May. Redwood National and State
Parks This park, along with Prairie Creek, Del Norte Coast, and
the National Park Service's Redwood National Park, are managed
cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California
Department of Parks and Recreation. These parks make up 45
percent of all the old-growth redwood forest remaining in
California. About the park The park is