Best captain in cresent city.knows the water like the back of his hand.no bullshit just some…read morehardcore fishing.awesome time

John is the best. Super helpful teaching the kids and making a great experience. Very…read moreknowledgeable. Will definitely go again.

We had a great time on our tour!! Paul and Josh were great guides! Highly recommend for an…read moreimmersive experience through the redwoods.

Fantastic!! If you are in Crescent City and want to do some adventuring I'd highly recommend this…read moregroup! Adam, the owner, is great! And he brings his dog along. He gets everything arranged, gets you fitted with the right bike, and sends you out with a guide to get you through the forest on bikes. The guide we had today was Josh and he was very good! ( after biking he added his sweet dog, Annie, to the group for the rafting section!) along our biking he told us some fun facts about the Redwood Trees and some exotic plants! Our biking section of the day was GREAT! It is actually a perfect ride you start on pavement and then you end up on a gravel road with some uphills and some downhill but nothing super steep allowing you to take in the scenery. Can the forest be any more beautiful!! The trees are enormous!! Some have been burned, some struck by lighting, some both!! But they are still standing! After biking we drove to the Smith river where they laid out a great lunch! After lunch we geared up for river rafting down the Smith River, the only un-dammed river in California! It is spectacularly clear! Since we were here in June, the river was not super deep, but we did have some fun rapids and some really nice open spaces that were very mellow, allowing you to take in the scenery! For those more daring there is a stop where you can jump off rocks into the water. The rafting portion lasted about 2 to 3 hours. Our entire day started at 9:30 and we were done around 4 PM. I thought it was a fantastic way to spend the day! I highly recommend them.

We started searching the area for a good, private, fun charter weeks before our planned trip to…read moreCrescent City. After talking with about a half dozen charters, we settled on Brad with Crescent City Fishing Charters. We liked how friendly and informative he was, so pleasant over the phone. He proved to be just as pleasant in person the morning of our trip. Brad went over some safety things for us and the kiddos, and got right to making sure we were comfortable. Throughout our trip, Captain Brad helped us get to where we needed to be to have the most fun and catch the most fish. He helped us with our poles, fixing our lines, and helping when needed to get our fish in. He didn't even get upset when we lost lines. :-) The boat was super nice, comfortable, and we could all be either inside or outside depending on preference. We had all the help we needed throughout the whole trip, down to cleaning and packaging our fish when we were done. We all caught our limits on everything by the way. (He had a little help with all his fancy equipment.) Captain Brad made our trip one of the most memorable ever, and we can't wait to go back out with him.

Brad was a great guide who genuinely cares about his clients. He did a great job of making us feel…read moreat home and comfortable. We caught huge amounts of fish. There was never a dull moment! Brad really knows his way around the waters. It was an incredible opportunity so don't hesitate to book a trip. Best deal, best guide!

Great experience! The captain had a great and fun personality and made us feel comfortable. The…read morecrew was fantastic. The boat was comfortable and they supplied great gear! You really won't regret booking with him! Came home with a boat FULL of fish!

Great experience! The captain had a great and fun personality and made us feel comfortable. The…read morecrew was fantastic. The boat was comfortable and they supplied great gear! You really won't regret booking with him! Came home with a boat FULL of fish!

The tipsy tour was absolutely amazing! Captain Harry was hilarious and so much fun! We didn't get…read moreto see whales, but we saw tons of sea lions and jelly fish and birds! The snacks and desserts were homemade and so yummy. All around fantastic time, highly recommend!

I've been on several chartered fishing trips, but never one as fun as our Labor Day weekend trip…read morewith Captain Harry! If you want to catch fish, and lots of them...Stella's Adventures is the charter for you! Ling cod, rock fish and all kinds of fish made it to the deck! Captain Harry really knows his fishing spots and makes sure everyone keeps their lines in the water to keep those fish biting! A bonus that Capt. Harry is a character, he sure keeps the party going! Thanks, Harry!!

Mike is one of the top Steelhead Guides on the North Coast. His name is synonymous with the…read moresilver giants of the Smith River that enter every winter to the delight of angler's from near and far. Mike also specializes in fishing the Klamath, Eel, and Oregon rivers like the Chetco for Steelhead and Salmon. I've been fishing with Mike religiously every year around New Year's for almost 15 years. He's always put me on fish and moreover, is a hospitable, pleasant, and very professional guy with endless patience and a great sense of humor. If you are a Steelhead or Salmon fanatic (as I am), you owe it to yourself to book some river time with Mike. You will not be disappointed.

Mike was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable, very communicative, and more importantly he…read moreis a good guy. Very happy with the experience! He took us to all the good spots and we got some good sized salmon and a few Steelhead. If I could give more stars then I would. I highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a good day on the River.

Our captain and crew were absolutely amazing! Our boys had never been sea fishing before and the…read morecrew made the experience great for them!!! With their fantastic personality and obvious knowledge of the area, the boys were able to get a truly fantastic experience. And we got so much crab, we ended the day with a crab boil back at the beach house for the family reunion that night. A charter with Tidewind is an absolute addition to our family vacation list from now on!

Great crew, great experience, fish on! You'll always catch with these guys and you'll keep your…read morewhole catch. Enjoy!

An absolute blast! With so much to do here in the coasts of California, it might be easy to miss…read moregems like these. It was our first time Kayaking and by the end of it we felt like experts! (Relatively speaking). It's easy to drive by this place but if you see a sign that says Smith River Kayaks, do yourself a favor and stop there, especially if you're looking for a good time. You'll be greeted by one of the coolest kinds of people you'll ever meet, the guy that runs the joint. He very informative, funny, and is great at asking questions to figure exactly where your skill level is. We did about a 5 and a half hour kayak down the smith river through some smooth waters, And some not so smooth 101 rapids. We enjoyed every last bit of it, the view was beautiful most of the ride down and it felt like a massive adventure. Towards the end of the trip we even got to see some otters and some river seals! Prices were very good compared to some of the other places we looked at and honestly feel like we wouldn't have gotten the same experience elsewhere and mainly because all other places are missing one key ingredient. The man that runs this show, he's a one of a kind character you only meet one in a life time. He was a blast to be around and a blast to listen to. He made the whole experience seamless and incredibly rewarding. We will definitely be returning next time we return to Crescent City!

My partner and I had such an amazing experience kayaking in a secluded area suggested by Carl. And…read moreWOW was he right!! You will not be disappointed if you decide to kayak with his company. We saw a sea otter, 2 bald eagles, and other amazing wildlife. Don't skip out on this experience!!

This is a great campground! What makes it great is the management. Charlie makes a point to know…read moreeveryone's name.and he is genuine. I had a medical emergency while I was staying there. He bent over backwards to help me out. I will be forever grateful. Also, great location 10 miles from the Redwood parks. Flat, level sites. Watching the fog roll in and out. I can't recommend it enough!

Here's the an honest review from August 2025. The campground is a 7/10. On water, wildlife is…read morediverse, has fishing and all services. The facilities are dated, HOWEVER, you can tell they take great pride and include little thoughtful details like clips on the shower curtains for added privacy, bath mats for outside the stalls and water taps at each tent site. What makes this place a 10/10 is the LOVELY hosts Charlie and his wife Debbie. They were such great folks. His stories and smile will make you miss your grandpa. They are so sweet and accomidating and you can tell that they have put their hearts and soul into this little gem. If you're looking for new and fancy, this isn't your place. If you're looking for salt of the earth folks, hot showers, flush toilets and don't mind a few critters in the wash houses (open 24/7 by the way!) then I highly recommend this spot. Reasonably priced as well! Thanks for a great couple days, Charlie! We'll miss you. Mandy and Kyle