The Chandelier Tree in Drive-Thru Tree Park is 315 feet tall. More importantly its 21 foot diameter allows visitors to actually drive their cars through it.
Smithe Redwoods State Reserve was a former private resort. There is a 60 foot waterfall, picnic area, and fishing and swimming opportunities. The park is located four miles north of the town on Highway 101.
The Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area began as a 40-acre campground in 1922 and has grown to encompass over 1,000 acres for hiking, fishing, camping and swimming. The park is named for Edward Ritter Hickey, a local lumberman, and the Standish family, who donated 500 acres in the 1950s, is located 1.5 miles north of Leggett on Highway 101.
Hours:
Sunrise-Sunset
Tips: The Redwood Campground will remain closed until July of 2011.