Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Smith River, CA

Lovely spot. Best TV park we’ve ever stayed at. Sites feel more like “camping” and less like “parking lot” like many RV places. More open space. Nice dog park too. Tent sites are very spaced out and lovely.

When your GPS says you there keep going about 2 miles. I gave it a three Stars due to no ADA access to River or restrooms from lower Campsites. Showers are nice but no dogs allowed in there. Nice Rv spots and close access to swimming in the Smith River. Only one restroom whole Camping area. Super dark for normal Camping. They had a nice Camping area with a picnic table and firepit. Make sure you keep food in Bear box to keep bears away and not get a ticket. This is a place I saved.

I stayed here over the winter. The staff is great. They have a monthly rate in the winter months. They have tiny homes for rent, propane, laundry, a little store, and sites with hot tubs. The sites all have nice grassy patches, a picnic table, and a fire pit. There is a path to the beach/ocean. It’s a couple of minutes walk from any site there. Ranging from 2 to 5 minutes depending on how far your site is from the path. Everyone is pretty relaxed. Just a few people are permanent residents and I was one of the longest stays for the winter. It’s generally pretty quiet. They have a dog park. It’s a great place. I’d highly recommend it.

This campground is quiet and family friendly. Large trees, beautiful views and Mill Creek. This campground is close to so many amazing adventures like beaches near Crecent City, Smith River and Jebidiah Redwoods Parks.

The trees here are unbelievable. Even after passing through Yosemite and seeing Giant Sequoias, the redwoods did not disappoint. Typical west coast campground with lots of greenery, sizable campsites, and hot showers. Be sure to walk the short trails that run through the campground to take in the Smith River and the trees.

Plus side: close to Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park.  Sites in a small grove of Redwood trees, and next to the Smith River.

Cons: No privacy or space between sites. Every car that drives through looking for a spot is right next to your site, and so are all your neighbors. Not exactly a "getting away from it all" experience.

Beautiful campground nestled in large hemlocks along the Smith River. The restroom and shower building was well kept and clean. They offered recycling, including propane cylinders. Couldn’t see the sites next to us, thanks to the shrubs and adequate space between campsites. The suspension bridge was already removed for the season, so we had to drive to access the redwood hiking trails.

You camp in the redwoods, with the large and gentle smith river right next to you. There is a large sand beach by the river, it's very shallow, perfect for kids. showers are by quarters, bathrooms were messy but modern flushing. You get tons of privacy and shade. Bears frequent the area. Reserve well in advance if possible, it's always booked. Loads of hiking trails surround area as well.

This campground is so dang beautiful. It’s right next to the Smith River! Don’t be like us and discover the river as you’re about to leave. The bathrooms and showers were open (Nov 2020). We got there at night and it was so hard to find an open spot because it was SO DARK! So maybe plan ahead and pick a spot before it’s dark or get there during the day. Also, CASH ONLY. And the shower uses quarters.

This RV Resort has tent sites, RV sites, Yurt, 2 Cabin appartments to rent for vacations. The park has basketball court, recreational room with pool table, TV with cable, books and board games, laundry room $1.25 to wash & $.25 to dry, rest rooms and showers $0.50 a token for 6 minutes of hot water. Come see for yourself, enjoy the Redwoods and about 15 to 25 minutes to town of Crescent City and ocean. Smith River is close by as well.

Ferngully. Prehistoric. Quiet and pet friendly! Decent showers, and great involvement from the staff! No annoying camp hosts!

I visited here for one night in October and it was very quiet. Only 10 other campsites being used. The campground is quite large, however a few loops were closed for post season construction. Beautiful sites and awesome to set up my tent right next to giant Redwoods!

The campground runs along the Smith river, which is beautiful in its own right!

All sites standard with bear box, fire ring and picnic table. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Quarter operated showers. $8/bundle of wood. $35/night. Cash or check only!!

Dont miss the Boy Scout Trail just a few minutes down the road and the Stout Memorial Grove across the river.

Staying at the Jedidiah Smith Campground is one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had. My partner and I drove up from San Francisco and were able to get a first come first serve site in the center of the campground. Campground is large and had several sites available when we were there. The sites were spacious, beautiful, quiet, and clean. Each hosts a bear locker, fire pit, and picnic table. One of the best parts of this campground is its proximity to the Smith River, which is gorgeous. There are scenic trails that connect to the campground as well as several near by. There's nothing quite like the experience of sleeping next to the ancient giants-- it's a must!

We came to the area to boondock but really struggled to find a place along the south fork of the Smith River. It was getting later in the afternoon and we ran upon this sweet, small campground so we decided to stay the weekend and bail on boondocking. The campground is clean and well maintained. It was Labor Day weekend and we were surprised that at least half of the spots were available Friday night. The crowds did come on Saturday and it was a little rowdier than we intended to be in. We ended up leaving a day early mainly because you couldn’t have camp fires, it was crowded and a bit noisy. That said, this is probably a great place to stay off season.

This campground has lush green trees, a flowing rice and the good smells of a campground. It is pet friendly and has a good system of paths through the campsites but still affords privacy.

Originally planned to stay for 4 days but ended up extending the trip a few extra days. Management was extremely helpful, polite, and accommodating. We were lucky to have a beautiful and secluded site. The campground is half a mile away from Jedediah State Park and the Smith River. 15 minutes from Crescent City and a short drive to Brookings. The spots can be a little tricky to get into and those with larger rigs should contact the management office to ensure they can fit and maneuver properly but we saw plenty of huge Class As and triple axle 5th wheels. Cell phone coverage is spotty but they offer wifi and it allowed us a good chance to disconnect. The campground is far enough inland way from the coast that the marine layer burned off much quicker so we had beautiful sunny days with a nice cool breeze.

I have stayed at Jedediah Redwoods 3 times, and each time I find something new to appreciate. The campground itself is one of the most well kept I have been to. I have stayed in both the campsites tent camping and in one of the cabins. The campground is located right next to the river, great for taking a stroll down after dinner or early in the morning. Not the most private campsite but the stunning river, great trails, and amazing location far outweigh that. 

I recommend taking the waterfall trail, some of the largest redwoods I have ever seen were on that trail and it was incredibly peaceful. You must spend some time sitting next to the Smith river, it is bright blue and there is a trail that hugs it with many access points. 

The cabins were extremely nice. They have a little electric fire place heater that heats up the cabin nicely, and this cabin easily fits 6. Quite spacious, as well as convenient counter space. I would highly recommend!

This is the place to go if you want to camp in the redwoods. Most of the sites are nestled right in redwood groves, so you can kick back and enjoy the trees towering overhead. There's also access to the beautiful Smith River, and a walking loop through the day-use area that gets you easy access to some of the biggest trees in the area.

It's a busy campground, but most of the sites are surrounded by thick understory that gives you a measure of privacy. The lower loop (sites 47-58) is along the river flat down the hill. Those sites get prime placement among the biggest trees, but they're much more open.

Bring some bug spray. The mosquitoes got pretty insistent at dusk, though they weren't bad before and after.

My only complaints are that the facilities aren't in top shape (the bathrooms are a little run-down), and the firewood is expensive. I guess that's the price you pay for such a prime location.

My 12 y/o son and I made a spontaneous trip to the coast Redwoods. All the state park campgrounds were full and we were able, with the help of the Patric Creek hosts, to obtain a site for the weekend. The first night we had one site, and they were supposed to be booked for the rest of the weekend but the hosts helped us snag a different site that people had bailed on their reservations for. The campground was nice and clean, we were situated on the river side with the Smith River in our backyard. The second site we stayed at had trail access to the river. There is also adjacent picnic area access to the river separate from the campground and the river is LOVELY. The campground has had a water system failure and does not have potable water this season (2018) so head in to nearby Gasquet or Crescent City (20 miles west) for water needs. Located in the Smith River Recreation area with lots of nearby river access. Also just outside of Jedediah Smith Redwood state park. What a lovely area. Nearby trails for Redwoods adventure await and are absolutely serene even during busy times as long as you’re willing to get up early to beat the crowds. I loved this campground, and and area and plan to return.

The only negative experience I had was the fact that the forest service didn’t seem to “understand” that I had over- paid for my site (by $2 because I had no change) and though the dates were clearly written on my self pay ticket, and the amount of $30 ($14 per night) they gave away my site after he second night even though I had clearly paid for a third night. We had gone hiking and came back to a clean campsite with missing firewood and cast iron skillet. Fortunately the hosts had my skillet and explained what had happened. They told me to try one of the other nearby campgrounds and take a site (and explain to the hosts) if available, since I already paid, but it was a busy weekend, Saturday, and I was sure they’d be full. Instead of driving 7 miles the opposite direction, we headed back home to Washington. Didn’t spoil my trip by any means but I wasn’t very happy about the forest service yanking my site away from me and essentially stealing my money and robbing me of a nap before my long drive.