Smith River National Recreation Area

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 thro...