RV rental Smith River National Recreation Area, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Smith River National Recreation Area, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Located in northwestern California, the Smith River National Recreation Area lies just east of the towns and cities of Crescent City, CA, Klamath, CA, and Brookings, OR. The park lies in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest and is one of the finest examples of the picturesque North American forests. Alongside the natural beauty of this part of the country, the Smith River National Recreation Area offers visitors excellent recreational opportunities.
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Getting Outdoors
Considered one of the finest areas for fishing in all of the US, Smith River National Recreation Area draws in fishermen and women from all of the country. Smith River National Recreation campers can try their hand at catching a wide variety of fish species here. These fish include eastern brook trout, rainbow trout, channel catfish, coho salmon, chinook salmon, and steelhead. Smith River National Recreation Area’s famous fishing reputation comes from the potential for catching trophy size fish. Both the largest chinook salmon and largest steelhead trout were both caught in these waters - a testament to how good the fishing is here.
Camping at Smith River National Recreation Area
Those RV camping at Smith River National Recreation Area will have to stay along Highway 199 that bisects the area to find campgrounds that accommodate RV campers. Redwood Meadows RV Resort, just to the west of Smith River National Recreation Area is an ideal choice. Full 20, 30, 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups are provided here. Facilities include a dump station, flushing toilets, a shower block, RV storage units, a restaurant, and an on-site general store, and many of the sites here are pull-thru.
Exploring the Area
The local city of Crescent City is a great place to explore from the Smith River National Recreation Area. The city has a handful of exciting day-tripping opportunities and a great beach to relax on at the end of the day. The ‘Del Norte County Historical Society’ is a great place to visit for those interested in all things history. The museum displays a wide range of exhibitions focusing on the rich history of the county. The museum is best known for its extensive collection of Native American basketry by the Tolowa and Yurok Indians.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
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- Damnation Creek Trail, CADel Norte Coast Redwood State Park, CA
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- CampgroundsLocation
- Dillon Creek Campground, CACalifornia
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Recent RV rental reviews in Smith River National Recreation Area
Brandon G.
August, 2025
Brenda and Nico were the best! So accommodating! The RV was perfect! We will be using them again in the future!
Rosie C.
August, 2025
Brenda was super helpful and wonderful to work with. RV was exactly as advertised and worked so well for our trip as locals! Highly recommended
Rosetta M.
July, 2025
We recently rented the Springdale trailer for a week, and it was absolutely fantastic! This trailer truly made our trip wonderful and helped us create some unforgettable memories.
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