- Cell phone (with tour downloaded!)
- Car charger
- Phone mount for car
- Flashlight - for sunset viewing (optional)
- Park Map - available at visitor centers
- Binoculars - for elk/whale watching (optional)
- Waterproof rain jacket or coat
- Non-cotton/waterproof or quick-dry pants
- Dress in layers (layer with NON-cotton fabric like fleece/wool–for cooler weather or synthetic materials like nylon–for warmer weather). The key is to stay warm and dry!
- Waterproof hiking boots/sturdy shoes with non-slip soles
- Wool or non-cotton socks
- Water shoes/sandals for Fern Canyon hike
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Water bottles - plenty! (Do not drink from any streams/rivers to avoid giardia.)
- Snacks and/or picnic food (Remember to pack up leftovers/don’t leave crumbs) There are a number of fantastic picnic sites.
- First aid kit/medications
- Emergency roadside assistance kit
- Swimsuit and towel if interested in swimming in the Smith River
- National Park Pass or cash/check (Jedediah Smith RSP Day Use or Gold Bluffs Beach/Fern Canyon only) *The rest of the park has no entrance fee.
- Parking permit to visit Fern Canyon or Gold Bluffs Beach (May 15- Sep 15). Online reservations can be made up to midnight the day before. No same-day reservations. No permit needed off-season.
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