Smith River & Jedediah Smith

Little Bald Hills Backcountry Camp

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A five-site permit-only trail camp 3.3 miles from the Little Bald Hills trailhead, after a strenuous climb from redwood forest into pine woodland and open hills. It is not vehicle-accessible.

Access details

Parking
Begin at the official Little Bald Hills trailhead and do not route a vehicle to the camp coordinate.
Viewpoint
The approach crosses redwood, pine, and open-hills habitats.
Trail
NPS lists 3.3 miles and about 1,800 feet of climbing to the camp; a free online permit is required.
Public water access
No swimming or boat-launch entrance is represented.
Water conditions
Pack water and follow current food-storage, fire, horse-use, and permit requirements.

Plan from the official source

Redwood National and State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.

Open NPS Redwood backcountry campsites ↗

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Jedediah Smith Campground

A developed campground in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park near the Smith River and park trails. Use NPS and State Parks for reservations and current vehicle restrictions.

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Clifford Kamph Memorial Park Campground

A small Del Norte County campground on US 101 with 12 tent-only sites and Pacific views. It is not an RV campground; check the county booking page for current availability and rules.

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Ruby Van Deventer County Park Campground

An 18-site Del Norte County campground beside the Smith River for tents and small RVs. The county page is the source for current booking, rules, and availability.

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Official property links are provided for planning. No live availability, price, ranking, or paid placement is implied.