Smith River National Recreation Area

About this spot

Recreational activities abound in the Smith River NRA. The beautiful Smith River offers fishing for steelhead, trout, and salmon. During the summer months, the pure, clean waters of the Smith River are perfect for swimming, rafting, or fishing and the forested mountainsides present occasions for hiking, bird watching, wildflower walks, or perhaps just lounging in the sun. Winter temperatures drop into the 40s and 50s, with an occasional snow storm. The rainy season normally runs from October through April with an average annual rainfall of 92.55 inches. Summers are dry with highs in the 80-100 degree range. Contact the National Recreation Area Headquarters at the Gasquet Ranger Station for current weather conditions. • Camping Guide - Smith River NRA, rev. 4/2015 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3834811.pdf) • Campsite Spur Dimensions - Smith River NRA, rev. 1-2015 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3831047.pdf) • Trail Guide - Smith River NRA, rev. 2-2002 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3809177.pdf) • River Access Trails - Smith River NRA, rev. 8-2014 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3822032.pdf) • River Access Trails - Smith River NRA, rev. 8-2014 - Word (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3822033.docx) • Lakes - Smith River NRA, rev. 3-2003 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3809516.pdf) • Things to Do in an Hour or Two - Smith River NRA, rev. 2-2003 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3809517.pdf) • Darlingtonia Trail - Smith River NRA, rev. 3-2003 - PDF (http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3809992.pdf)