Humboldt Lagoons State Park


Humboldt Lagoons State Park

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Location:On US Highway 101, 40 miles north of Eureka and 55 miles south of Crescent City.
Facilities:Boat-in and environmental campsites, picnic areas, hiking trails, boat ramps, visitor center, bookstore.
Activities:Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, beachcombing, wildlife viewing.
Special Features:Humboldt Lagoons State Park and the adjacent Harry A. Merlo SRA (seeseparate entry) include three lagoons. Dry Lagoon was drained forfarmland in the early 1900s, and Stone Lagoon was the site of dairyfarms. Today the marshland habitat has returned and supports a richvariety of marsh plants, birds, and other animals. The beach here providesaccess to six miles of beachcombing, bird watching, whale watching, andagate hunting, or visitors can bring their own boats and explore thelagoon.
Address:c/o North Coast Redwoods District Office
PO Box 2006
Eureka, CA 95502

Phone:707-677-3132
Web: www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=416
Size: 2,217 acres.

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