| Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Location in California | |
| Location | Mendocino County, California, US |
| Coordinates | 39°53′48″N 123°45′08″W / 39.89667°N 123.75222°W[1] |
| Created | 1963 |
| Operator | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=427 |
Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a California state park in Mendocino County. In the early 20th century, the site was purchased by Mulford Miller and W. A. S. Foster, before passing into the hands of W. S. Ware and Lester Goble in 1940. Originally a site known as Lane's Redwood Flat, the area contained cabins, a store, a post office, and a bus stop during that incarnation. In 1963, the site was proposed to be sold to a logging company, but instead entered the jurisdiction of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The South Fork Eel River passes through the park, which contains a waterfall, as well as sites for recreation on the river and picnicking.