Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park provides river access to the Smith River with a picnic area, swimming beach, and day-use facilities located near the park entrance 9 miles east of Crescent City on Highway 199.

The park offers multiple accessible trails including the Nature River Trail (0. 6 miles) that connects the day-use area to the campground with river views, plus camping with 89 sites available year-round.

Note that the Smith River can be treacherous with no lifeguard service, and fishing is best from October to February for salmon and steelhead (California license required).