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Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a state park in California, United States, covering 10,514 acres (4,255 ha), established in 1939.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park.

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationDel Norte, California, United States
Area10,514 acres (4,255 ha)
Established1939
Coordinates41.7817° N, 124.1010° W
Managed byCalifornia state park system

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving old-growth redwoods along the Smith River. It is located along U.S. Route 199 approximately 9 miles (14 km) east of Crescent City. The park is named after explorer Jedediah Smith, and is one of four parks cooperatively managed as Redwood National and State Parks. The other parks include the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Redwood National Park. The 42.2-square-kilometre (16.3 mi2) park was established in 1929 and designated part of the California Coast Ranges International Biosphere Reserve in 1983.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

Getting there

Nearest townCrescent City, California
Getting thereabout 9 miles east of Crescent City

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park?

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park is in California, United States (41.7817° N, 124.1010° W).

When was Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park established?

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park was established in 1939, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How big is Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park?

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park covers 10,514 acres (4,255 ha).

How do I get to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park?

The nearest town is Crescent City, California. about 9 miles east of Crescent City.

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