Smith River National Recreation Area

The Smith River National Recreation Area is the newest of the twelve Congressionally-designated national recreation areas (NRAs) in the United States. The Smith River is located within the Six Rivers National Forest, and is quite near Redwood National Park. The 305,337 acre Smith River NRA was created to protect the area's special scenic value, natural diversity, cultural and historical attributes, wilderness, wildlife, fisheries, and the Smith River watershed with its clean water. Within the borders of the Smith River NRA, a variety of recreational opportunities exist. White water rafting, trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, birdwatching, nature study, world-class steelhead fishing, hunting, camping, and touring the Smith River Scenic Byway are just a few of the many recreational adventures that await you.