Humboldt County, California

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Humboldt County has a vast natural beauty of Redwood Trees, Pacific Ocean Beaches, Rivers, Valleys, Hills and Mountains. There are a wide selection of outdoor sports, backwoods adventures and scenic locations to enjoy in this part of Northern California. It is also a great place to camp or lodge when traveling along the Highway 1/101 Route.

Campgrounds in Humboldt County, CA
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Campgrounds are available in many parts of Humboldt County. Camping is easiest to find where the State and Local parks are located, for instance Patricks Point State Park (PPSP) in Trinidad or the Humboldt Redwoods State Park (HRSP) along the Avenue of the Giants. Camping can also be found just outside Eureka and Arcata as well as in the Six Rivers National Forest (SRNF) near Willow Creek. There are also several parks spread out through Southern Humboldt. Many campsites now take reservations ahead so you should especially make arrangements in advance.

Abalone Campground (PPSP)

Albee Creek Campground (HRSP)

Agate Beach Campground (PPSP)

Boise Creek Campground (SRNF)

Fern Canyon

Arcata

Manila Park Campgrounds 1901 Park St , Arcata, CA - (707) 445 - 3309

Carlotta

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park 16949 Highway 36, Carlotta, CA - (707) 777 - 3683

Grizzly Creek State Park , Carlotta, CA - (707) 777 - 3683

Eureka

Bucksport Sporting Goods 3650 Broadway, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 1832

KOA Eureka 4050 Highway 101, Eureka, CA - (707) 822 - 4243

Fortuna

Riverwalk RV Park 2189 Riverwalk Drive, Fortuna, CA - (707) 725 - 3359

Garberville

Benbow Valley RV Resort 7000 Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2777

Benbow Valley RV Resort & Golf Course 7000 Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2777

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Benbow Lake State Recreation Area 1600 Highway 101 , Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 3238

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3318

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park - Visitor Center 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3378

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Sinkyone Wilderness State Park 1600 U.S. Highway 101 # 8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 986 - 7711

Richardson Grove Campground & RV Park 750 Highway 101, Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3380

Leggett

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area 69350 U.S. Hwy. 101, Box #2 , Leggett, CA - (707) 925 - 6482

Myers Flat

Giant Redwoods RV & Camp 455 Boy Scout Camp Road , Myers Flat, CA - (707) 943 - 3198

Orick

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway , Orick, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Orleans

Klamath Riverside RV Park and Campground 37695 Highway 96, Orleans, CA - (530) 627 - 3239

Out of Humboldt

Camp Winnarainbow Laytonville, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 984 - 6507

Petrolia

Humboldt County Parks - Petrolia , Petrolia, CA - (707) 629 - 3207

Mattole River Camp & Retreat Center 36841 Mattole Road, Petrolia, CA - (707) 629 - 3308

Redcrest

Redcrest Resort & Gift Shop 26459 Avenue of the Giants, Redcrest, CA - (707) 722 - 4208

Redway

Dean Creek Resort 4112 Redwood Drive, Redway, CA - (707) 923 - 2555

Rio Dell

River's Edge RV Park 620 Davis St., Rio Dell, CA - (707) 764 - 5420

Scotia

Stafford RV Park 385 North Road, Scotia, CA - (707) 764 - 3416

Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove RV Campground Store & Deli 492 Machi Road, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7474

Trinidad

Azalea Glen RV Park Campground 3883 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3068

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Patricks Point State Park 4150 Patrick's Point Drive , Trinidad, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Emerald Forest of Trinidad 753 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3554

Hidden Creek RV Park 199 N Westhaven Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3775

Midway Rv Park Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3934

Redwood Trails Resort 265 Redwood Trails Circle, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2061

Sylvan Harbor RV Park 875 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 9988

View Crest Lodge 3415 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3393

Whitethorn

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - King Range National Conservation Area P.O. Drawer 189, Whitethorn, CA - (707) 986 - 5400

Camping Supplies in Humboldt County, CA
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Camping supplies can be found in all of the major towns and at many of the smaller tourist towns (at a premium). The best locations to find quality camping goods are in Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna or Garberville.

Arcata

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Humboldt State University - Outdoor Center 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Mad River Outfitters 1264 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7201

Outdoor Store 737 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0321

The Outdoor Store 737 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0321

US - National Park Service - Redwood National Park - Arcata Office , Arcata, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Dinsmore

Dinsmore Store 43819 State Highway 36, Dinsmore, CA - (707) 574 - 6388

Disc Golf in Humboldt County, CA
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There are over half a dozen disc golf courses in the county. Most famous of these is the Redwood Curtain in Arcata by HSU. There is also a course on the Mad River between Arcata and Blue Lake. Another course is at the county park in Manila. Other courses are at CR, the Canopy by Tooby Park in Garberville and some more private lands near Willow Creek.

Arcata

Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District - Pumping Station 7270 West End Road, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 2918

ParInfinity Par Infinity Disc Golf Club PO BOX 654, Arcata, CA - (707) ??? - ????

The Outdoor Store 737 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0321

Eureka

Found It Eureka Disc Golf 336 Grotto, Eureka, CA - (707) 445 - 8727

Found It! - Discus Eurekus 336 Grotto Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 445 - 8727

Garberville

Southern Humboldt Community Park 934 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2287

Fishing in Humboldt County, CA
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There is plenty of fishing to be found in Humboldt County with the six major rivers and the Pacific Ocean that runs the length. Salmon are the most popular fish in the area. Ocean fishing can be found out of Trinidad, Eureka or Shelter Cove.

Alton

Wolfe's Guide Service 2892 Old State Highway, Alton, CA - (707) 725 - 1955

Arcata

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Mad River Outfitters 1264 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7201

Eureka

Hum-Boats Sail Canoe & Kayak Center Dock A Woodley Island Marina, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 5157

Garberville

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Benbow Lake State Recreation Area 1600 Highway 101 , Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 3238

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3318

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park - Visitor Center 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3378

Shelter Cove Sport Fishing , Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 1668

Miranda

Lost Coast Outfitters 3437 Barnum Road, Miranda, CA - (707) 943 - 1541

Trinidad

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

Salty's Surf N Tackle 332 Main Street, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 0300

Golfing in Humboldt County, CA
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Humboldt County has golf courses in both Southern Humboldt and in the north of the county. Several of these are country clubs but there are also municipal and privately ran public courses. These include Beau Prea in McKinleyville, Bayside Country Club, Benbow Inn Golf Resort and the Public Course in Eureka.

Arcata

Baywood Golf & Country Club - Clubhouse Buttermilk Lane, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 3686

Eureka

Eureka Public Golf Course 4750 Fairway Drive, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 4808

Fortuna

Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club - Club House 352 Country Club Drive, Fortuna, CA - (707) 725 - 5195

Garberville

Benbow Inn 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 1224

Benbow Valley RV Resort 7000 Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2777

Benbow Valley RV Resort & Golf Course 7000 Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2777

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Benbow Lake State Recreation Area 1600 Highway 101 , Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 3238

McKinleyville

Beau Pre Golf Course 777 Norton Rd, McKinleyville, CA - (707) 839 - 2342

Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove Golf Course By the Sea 1555 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 1464

Willow Creek

Bigfoot Golf Course , Willow Creek, CA - (530) 629 - 2193

Hiking Locations in Humboldt County, CA
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Hiking is a popular activity in all of Humboldt County. Trails are especially nice in all of the state parks and Redwood National Park. There are also lots of local parks, ocean beaches and remote wilderness hills to roam around. During the fall months it is best to know where you are headed, stay on the trails and stay off any private properties.

Agate Beach

Mad River Beach Park

Fern Canyon

Carlotta

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park 16949 Highway 36, Carlotta, CA - (707) 777 - 3683

Crescent City

US - National Park Service - Redwood National Park - Crescent City 1111 Second Street , Crescent City, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Eureka

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Headwaters Forest Highway 101, Eureka, CA - (707) 825 - 2300

Garberville

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3318

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park - Visitor Center 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3378

Leggett

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area 69350 U.S. Hwy. 101, Box #2 , Leggett, CA - (707) 925 - 6482

Trinidad

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Patricks Point State Park 4150 Patrick's Point Drive , Trinidad, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Whitethorn

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - King Range National Conservation Area P.O. Drawer 189, Whitethorn, CA - (707) 986 - 5400

Hiking Outfitters in Humboldt County, CA
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There are untold numbers of pristine and remote hikes in Humboldt County. A number of hiking companies and outfitters help get visitors to exotic destinations like King Salmon Range, the Mad River Headwaters, Redwoods National Park and more. There are also numerous state and local parks as well as Redwood National Park where easy day hikes can be found.

Alton

Wolfe's Guide Service 2892 Old State Highway, Alton, CA - (707) 725 - 1955

Arcata

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Humboldt State University - Outdoor Center 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Mad River Outfitters 1264 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7201

Outdoor Store 737 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0321

The Outdoor Store 737 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0321

Miranda

Lost Coast Outfitters 3437 Barnum Road, Miranda, CA - (707) 943 - 1541

Out of Humboldt

Redwood Rivers White Water Rafting , Out of Humboldt, CA - (800) 429 - 0090

Shelter Cove

Sanctuary Forest Inc 545 Shelter Cove, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 1087

Trinidad

Redwood Trails Resort 265 Redwood Trails Circle, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2061

Mountain Biking in Humboldt County, CA
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Mountain biking is a popular pasttime in Humboldt County as well as normal bike riding around the cities. Some prime trails can be found in the hills that are prominent throughout Humboldt. There is also a new Mountain Bike trail in the King Salmon Recreation area that is getting high regards from the Mountain Biking community.

Arcata

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Whitethorn

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - King Range National Conservation Area P.O. Drawer 189, Whitethorn, CA - (707) 986 - 5400

Pacific Ocean Beaches in Humboldt County, CA
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Humboldt County runs it's entire western edge along the Pacific Ocean. In the South these areas are remote and require mountain pass traverses. This area is also known as the Lost Coast. In the Central Humboldt County and Humboldt Bay there are numerous rivers meeting the ocean with sand dunes and long sandy beaches. In the North are scenic cliffs and Old Growth Redwood groves.

Agate Beach

Mad River Beach Park

Moonstone Beach

Arcata

Manila Park Campgrounds 1901 Park St , Arcata, CA - (707) 445 - 3309

Humboldt

Humboldt Surfrider , Humboldt, CA -

McKinleyville

Clam Beach Inn 4611 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA - (707) 839 - 0545

Out of Humboldt

California State of - Water Quality Control Board - North Coast Region 5550 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 576 - 2220

Samoa

Samoa Airport Bed & Breakfast 900 New Navy Base Road (off Route 255), Samoa, CA - (707) 445 - 0765

Trinidad

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Patricks Point State Park 4150 Patrick's Point Drive , Trinidad, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Lost Whale Inn Bed & Breakfast 3452 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3425

Moonstone Grill 100 Moonstone Beach Road, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 1616

Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn 3392 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3707

River Rafting in Humboldt County, CA
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There are several companies that do river rafting. This is mostly done on the Trinity River near Willow Creek.

Arcata

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Fortuna

Eel River Watershed Improvement Group 1500 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA - (707) 725 - 4317

Orick

Zak's Kayaks PO Box 68 , Orick, CA - (707) 498-1130

Out of Humboldt

Redwood Rivers White Water Rafting , Out of Humboldt, CA - (800) 429 - 0090

Willow Creek

Electric Rafting Company , Willow Creek, CA - (707) 826 - 2861

Sea Kayaking and Canoeing in Humboldt County, CA
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There are several different kayaking outfitters in Humboldt County. Most of this activity is centered around Humboldt Bay with it's easy access to the ocean and the calm bay. There is also some calm waters just South of the Redwood National Park. In addition there are over six major rivers in the County.

Arcata

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Eureka

Hum-Boats Sail Canoe & Kayak Center Dock A Woodley Island Marina, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 5157

Orick

Zak's Kayaks PO Box 68 , Orick, CA - (707) 498-1130

Trinidad

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

North Coast Adventures Kayaking , Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3124

Surfing in Humboldt County, CA
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There are surfing locations in several parts of Humboldt County. The Humboldt Bay, Trinidad and parts of the Lost Coast are the usual spots. Locals guard there favorite spots like Buddhist Monks. Conditions in the cold water can be either really good or really bad. The coast is pretty rocky with cliffs past McKinleyville. There are a lot of HSU students who surf the waters similar to Santa Cruz. Winter and spring are best but the waves can be pretty rough. Surfline has a great summary.

Moonstone Beach

Arcata

Greenhouse Board Shop 865 8th St., Arcata, CA - (707) 825 - 7873

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Garberville

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Sinkyone Wilderness State Park 1600 U.S. Highway 101 # 8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 986 - 7711

Humboldt

Humboldt Surfrider , Humboldt, CA -

Whitethorn

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - King Range National Conservation Area P.O. Drawer 189, Whitethorn, CA - (707) 986 - 5400

Swimming in Humboldt County, CA
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While the Pacific Ocean in Humboldt County is too cold to swim in without a wetsuit, the many rivers in the County are popular swimming locations especially in the summer. There are also local community pools, resorts and hotels with heated pools as well as hot tubs and spas.