There are numerous trails to hike. Staff at stations will share a list of hikes and recommend…read more If don't want to hike can drive to each of the visitors centers to learn about the park too.

AMAZING PLACE TO VISIT!!…read more During my first visit to Crescent City I also got to experience my first visits to the Redwood National & State Park. Day 1 - Jedediah Smith State Park & Stout Memorial Grove, and Day 2 - Mill Creek Trails & Grove of Titans. Mill Creek Trails & Grove of Titans was the best experience of the the trip as he walked and hiked through through the Trails surrounded by the dense forest all around us. The entire area was a beautiful site as we got to experience all of the enormous Giant Redwoods all around us. And the Grove of Giants was an absolute sight to see. Overall: Definitely a must see when in the local area, to experience an amazingly preserved part of California's coast and forest beauty.

Nice visitor center off Highway 199 in Hiouchi. It is located across the street from Jedediah Smith…read moreRedwoods State Park. There are rangers on hand to answer questions and exhibits with educational material that you can read about these magnificent redwoods. The parking lot is really spacious. Inside is a gift shop and you can get your national park passport book stamped here.

If this is the first time you are visiting the Redwoods in Hiouchi, I would suggest stopping at…read morethe visitor center because they are not only welcoming but have a plethora of knowledge in and around the Redwoods. There are so many hiking trails around the area and the park rangers working here are more than happy to help! Kristy was so great and so were the others! Support the visitor's center and buy something! =)

This is a great visitor center to stop and take a break at. Clean Restrooms. Picnic tables for use…read more The visitor center has a nice bookstore with lots of gifts for sale. We picked up some souvenirs to take back home. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. I really loved the display that showed all the different types of pinecones from each of the different types of trees.

Small visitor center convenient to Jedediah Smith SP. Helpful people, restrooms, maps, trinkets and…read moret-shirts. Plenty of parking.

Five stars! They are part of the "Charm Trail" a scavenger hunt of places that sell small charms as…read moresouvenirs. Very cute. In the area & need information about the local area? Get in here! Julie & Kathleen will help you out.

Interested in ancient history? -- Read about Sir Francis…read moreDrake's journey to Coos Bay and Cape Arago in 1579 on the plaque on the north side of the building. How about modern history? -- Visit the bronze likeness of native son, and Oregon legend, Steve Prefontaine, on the south side of building. Or do you just need to seek shelter from the inclement weather and plan your itinerary? -- Head inside the building. The Visitor Center is filled with brochures for attractions throughout the entire state and into California. Maps, guidebooks and recreation passes are all available.

If you're loving the Oregon coast like we do, then this is another stretch of shoreline to explore…read moreby foot. No wind today. Waves are rolling up onto shore. It's a pretty beach to walk a few miles on. Visitor center is a cool looking building, but not sure what's inside because it's closed for winter. Will reopen in March. A lot of interesting and colorful, huge driftwood logs carved out by Weather's artistry to marvel at and to do a little driftwood walking on - catch my drift----wood? Park also features a walk through the woods to the Winchuck River and the wetlands.

Right off the 101, dog friendly I saw so many cute pups! There's a visitor center, bathrooms and…read morelittle trails. Lots of free parking and beautiful views!

It's one heck of a drive to get here, but it's so worth it…read more My husband has always wanted to go see the redwoods so I'm glad we were able to cross it off the list finally. It's magical to get to drive through and walkthrough the redwoods as it rained during our time here. I wish there was more I can say, but you're just going to have to plan a trip here and see it for yourself. We would happily plan a second trip back here.

I mean... wow. I went hiking here last weekend, and it honestly took my breath away…read more As a SoCal girl now living in NorCal, I've made it my mission to explore as much as I can around this beautiful state, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods completely stole my heart. These trees are absolutely massive, walking among them feels like stepping into another world. The light, the air, the silence... everything feels calm, ancient, and sacred. The trails are super well maintained, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of parking even though it was busy. The roads and trails are a bit narrow, but honestly, that just adds to the charm. The river that runs through the park is crystal-clear and peaceful a perfect little spot to stop and take it all in. Standing next to those giant redwoods makes you realize how tiny you are in the best possible way. It's humbling and magical at the same time If you're driving from Eureka toward Crescent City, the entire drive is breathtaking, every curve along the coast looks like a postcard. You'll even pass through Elk Valley, and oh my god, there are actual elks just hanging out by the side of the road! They're so beautiful and so used to seeing people; it felt like nature welcoming you in. If you love hiking, nature, or just want to feel grounded and amazed, this place is a must. California, you really outdid yourself with this one.

It's worth a stop here to pick up literature on whale watching and local points of interest. The…read morefriendly staff are experts. They know the roads. Any visitor to Port Orford gets used to seeing this harsh-looking sign as they enter a place of business: NO PUBLIC RESTROOM. That being the case, you would think the visitor center would have a decent restroom. The restroom at the visitor center is not as bad as many of its type, but still. Port Orford needs to extend a little warmer welcome to tourists. Maybe the visitor center itself could print a friendly sign inviting people to use their facility. I didn't see a flier listing upcoming events. Maybe they could work on that too. Upcoming events are covered in a haphazard way in Port Orford Today!, a free publication for locals. If a local happening is mentioned, they don't let you know where. In one issue they mention live music at the Port & Starboard Lounge, the PWRA Horse Playday, the contradance at Sixes Grange Hall, and the senior center spaghetti feed without any hint of the location. It's pretty clear they don't want tourists at these local events.

Yes, the staff here are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. As I tried to NOT take too much…read moreadvantage of all the free brochures for every state park, wayside, and coastal community chamber of commerce, they were rather insistent that we take a couple of the most useful guides, including the booklet which gives you the lay of the land milepost by milepost. I wish we had more time to spend in Port Orford because it was gorgeous that late November day (sunny and 75° if you can believe it! (They called it a rare "real estate day" (time for the aerial photographers to snap the perfect pics of the coast at its most idyllic)). After the man there explained what's unique about their port (where cranes actually lift the entire ship out of the water), I wanted to go down there and watch. But we needed to make it to Brookings before sundown. The only way they might've steered us wrong was when the fellow told us that the fish 'n chips at the Crazy Norwegian were recommendable. "Sunset Magazine rated the Crazy Norwegian as the second best seafood on the Oregon Coast," he said. "And that survey included fancy gourmet restaurants that cost $50 a plate." We were sold, so we went, but we were kinda disappointed that it was only about two standard deviations above the norm for a Long John Silver's. I've definitely had better fish 'n chips here in Sacramento! From the parking lot, there are two trails with good footing that lead down to a public beach that was awesome, with superb views of the more drastic coastline to the south.

September 7-10, 2025, Crescent City, CA…read more Campground is open from May through September. It's been a few years since I've camped here, but this campground remains one of the most beautiful I have ever camped in. Most of the sites are spacious and private. No cell service at all, so plan accordingly. There are quite a few camp hosts, so if needed, someone is around to help should you need assistance. The maximum length for a motorhome is 28 feet. Our motorhome is 27 feet, and the kiosk staff questioned us on the length. But we were within the limit, thankfully. Our motorhome is tall, so we were very careful to watch for low-hanging limbs, which was an issue last time we camped here. We had no problem on this trip, though. Unfortunately, they were doing some heavy "forest restoration" while we were there. So from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm there were various loud noises which ruined the peace of the campground. I'm not sure when this restoration will be completed, but I would check and make sure that it is not going on during your stay if quiet is important to you. (Check out Redwoods Rising to learn more about this important project to restore areas damaged by historical logging.) Another issue to be aware of is that even though there are some trails within the park; they are not maintained. We hiked the Alder Basin trail, and had to avoid a broken board on a bridge, hike over some downed limbs, and accidentally took a "short-cut" trail down the hillside, which we didn't realize until we arrived at the bottom and saw the "actual" trail. Although we didn't need it this trip, we were happy to see that they had an RV dump station. Unhappy to see, though, that they were short staffed and didn't have staff to work the kiosk at the entry. So sad. Despite the noise during our stay, the rough trails, and the lack of staffing at the kiosk, this is the most beautiful campground. I cannot give it less than 5 stars.

September 7 -10, 2025 This is truly an awesome Redwood State…read morePark a short ways south of Crescent City, California. We've been to a few state parks that have redwoods, and yes, they're all awesome. Seeing those gigantic trees with all the lush ferns sometimes right on the ocean. The thing that struck me about this state park is it feels so remote,. It's tucked back onto the east side of Highway 101 and you have to drive down about 3 miles to the valley floor. There is absolutely no cell service when you get there. The campsites are spacious and again everything is amazingly lush with ferns, redwood trees, western Hemlock, and the like. They have some nice hiking trails and you can ride around on your bike if you like. Most of the trails don't allow dogs on them, and some of the trails are fairly steep and really not that well-maintained. They do have running water bathrooms with showers that take quarters.

Great place super cool tour unique. If you are traveling in this area these caves are a must!!…read moreBeautiful

Older folks beware. The your route is heavily constricted and the tour groups can be too large. You…read moreend up cheek to jowel on low ceiling staircases unable to move. Our tour guide was passionate but very young, I judged her incapable of responding to an emergency. We bailed early but I don't think they warn you enough about what this tour entails. Hard pass.