Site Open
Recreation Region: Interior Coast Range - Central Coast
North Fork Smith Trailhead
- This is the trailhead for the North Fork Smith Trail #1351
- Also provides access for Kentucky Falls Trail
See Trail pages for more information.
Current Conditions
2/3/25: Road open between Reedsport and NF Smith TH. 48 Rd is passible between Sweet Creek and 23 Rd. to NF Smith TH. Expect storm debris on roads during Fall/Winter months. Be prepared for snow conditions.
General Information
Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)
Address: 855 Highway 101 Reedsport, OR 97467
Phone: (541) 271-6000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: r6_siuslaw_wwweb_front_desk@usda.gov
Getting There
Directions
From Reedsport, OR:
- From Reedsport, Oregon travel north on Hwy 101 across Umpqua River Bridge turning right onto Forest Road #48 (Lower Smith River Road).
- Travel 15.9 miles then turn left onto Forest Road #48A (North Fork Smith River Road).
- Travel 10.6 miles, turning right onto Forest Road #23.
- Travel for 4.3 miles to the North Fork Smith Trailhead on the left.
From Eugene, OR:
- From Eugene, Oregon travel west on Highway 126 for 33.0 miles.
- Between mile markers 26 and 27, turn right (south) at the “Whittaker Creek Recreation Area” sign.
- Travel 1.6 miles turning right across a bridge onto Road #18-8-28 at another Whittaker Creek sign.
- Travel this road for 1.5 miles, turning to the left onto Road #18-8-28.1 (Dunn Ridge Road)
- Continue on this road for 7.0 miles to a "T" shaped junction at the end of the pavement.
- Turn left onto Road #18-8-9 (Knowles Creek Road). This road will take you along the north side of Roman Nose Mountain.
- Travel for 1.6 miles veering to the right onto Forest Road #919
- Travel Forest Road #919 for 2.8 miles to a "T" shaped junction.
- Turn left onto Forest Road #23 and travel for 5.5 miles to the North Fork Smith Trailhead on the right.
Trail Map (Geospatial PDF ~ 1.8 mb)
- To use your mobile device's built-in GPS to track your location on the map:
- Download the geospatial PDF
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Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
