Attractions | State and Local Parks
There are numerous National, State, County and Local Parks in Humboldt County. Most famous of these are Redwoods National Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Patrick's Point State Park.
Benbow Lake State Recreation Area in Humboldt County, CA
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Benbow Lake State Recreation Area ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Benbow Lake State Recreation Area is located 2 miles south of Garberville. The park consists of campsites and a large day-use picnic area. Hiking, picnicking and camping are popular summer time activities, while salmon and steelhead fishing are popular in the winter.
In 1928 a concrete dam was constructed across the south fork of the Eel River to create this manmade lake. It helped provide power for the new development in the valley. The dam not only provided power but also created Benbow Lake.
The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place the land under State protection. In 1956 funds were approved for the Benbow Project and the lands were purchased in 1958.
Garberville
Benbow Inn 445 Lake Benbow Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 1224
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
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
The redwoods in the Grizzly Creek area were what inspired Owen R. Cheatham, founder of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, to preserve this site in perpetuity.
The Cheatham Grove is an exceptional stand of coast redwoods. The park is a quiet place to camp, hike, fish, swim and picnic. The Van Duzen River flows beside the campground.
30 campsites, canoe and kayaking, fishing & swimming in Van Duzen River, group camp &/or picnic area, 4.5 miles of hiking trails, horse shoe pit, environmental camp, visitor center with exhibits and bookstore.
Although Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park covers only a few acres, it is large enough to provide a sense of seclusion, and it receives so few visitors that on a weekday it is possible to be the only person in one of its groves of coast redwoods.
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
Headwaters Forest in Humboldt County, CA
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Headwaters Forest ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
The Headwaters Forest Reserve is 7,472 acres of public land located 6 miles southeast of Eureka, CA. The reserve is set aside to protect and preserve the ecological and wildlife values in the area, particularly the stands of old-growth redwood that provide habitat for the threatened marbled murrelet, and the stream systems that provide habitat for threatened coho salmon. The northern end of the Headwaters Forest Reserve is open to the public for day use only, from dawn to dusk. The south end of the reserve can be accessed through guided hikes conducted between mid-May through mid-November (for more detailed information please see the links below). You are invited to take some time and enjoy the natural and historic values of this unique area.
Eureka
US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Headwaters Forest Highway 101, Eureka, CA - (707) 825 - 2300
Humboldt Lagoons State Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Humboldt Lagoons State Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
The Big Lagoon State Park is located north of Trinidad and just past Patrick's Point State Park on highway 101. In the early 1900’s Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none proved economical.
Several dairy ranches were established along the shores of Stone Lagoon.
Later, when the highway was improved, a motel-restaurant called the "Little Red Hen" was located next to the lagoon. This business continued in operation until 1979. The restaurant building was remodeled into a museum and park office and is now the Humboldt Lagoons Visitor Center and bookstore.
Today the marshland habitat has returned and supports a rich variety of marsh plants, birds and other animals. There are day use only picnic areas at the visitor center and at the north end of Stone Lagoon on the beach. The park offers boating, fishing, beach combing, hiking.
Bring your own boat and enjoy exploring lagoon. At the beach you have access to six miles of beachcombing, bird watching, whale watching, agate hunting. There is also a three mile Coastal Trail.
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
Redwood Trails Resort 265 Redwood Trails Circle, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2061
Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Humboldt Redwoods State Park encompasses nearly 53,000 acres, of which over 17,000 are untouched old growth coast redwoods. Created in 1921 with the small Bolling Memorial Grove the park has grown over the years to include a diverse ecosystem including the entire Bull Creek watershed and the Rockefeller Forest, the largest remaining old growth redwood forest in the world. This is the third largest California State Park and protects an environment unique to anywhere else on earth.
A wide variety of activities and facilities are available. There are over 250 family campsites in three different campgrounds, plus environmental camps, group camps, trail camps, and a horse camp. Over 100 miles of trail await exploration by hikers, bikers, and horse riders. The South Fork Eel River provides fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities, and there are many day use areas for picnicking, family activities, or for just enjoying the pristine environment.
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Albee Creek Campground (HRSP)
Drive Thru Tree in Myers FlatMyer's Flat
Daily Grind, The 12900 Avenue of the Giants, Myer's Flat, CA - (707) 943 - 3969
Myers Flat
Myers Inn 12913 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat, CA - (707) 943 - 3259
Shrine Drive Thru Tree 13078 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat, CA - (707) 943 - 1658
Orick
Zak's Kayaks PO Box 68 , Orick, CA - (707) 498-1130
Redcrest
Ancient Redwoods Resort 28101 Avenue of the Giants, Redcrest, CA - (707) 722 - 4396
Weott
Humboldt Redwoods State Park P.O. Box 100, Weott, CA - (707) 946 - 2409
Patrick's Point State Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Patrick's Point State Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Located 25 miles north of Eureka California, Patrick's Point is a park located in the heart of California's coast redwood country.
The park's dense forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with lovely wildflower-festooned meadows.
A dramatic shoreline ranging from broad sandy beaches to sheer cliffs that rise high above the Pacific Ocean offers great opportunities to explore tide pools, search for agates and driftwood, watch whales, sea lions and brilliant sunsets.
The park offers several miles of hiking trails, a recreated Yurok Village, a native plant garden, visitor center, three family campgrounds, 2 group camps, a camp for hikers and bicyclists, and 3 group picnic areas.
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Abalone Campground (PPSP)
Agate Beach Campground (PPSP)
Patrick's Point OverlookTrinidad
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
Trinidad Chamber of Commerce PO Box 356, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 1610
Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn 3392 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3707
View Crest Lodge 3415 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3393
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Set aside in the early 1920’s by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood.
Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife viewing, beach combing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store.
This park, along with Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith, and the National Park Service's Redwood National Park, are managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. These parks make up 45 percent of all the old-growth redwood forest remaining in California.
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Fern Canyon
Prairie ElkOrick
California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway , Orick, CA - (707) 464 - 6101
Zak's Kayaks PO Box 68 , Orick, CA - (707) 498-1130
Redwood National Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Redwood National Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Stand at the base of a coast redwood and the huckleberry bushes tower over you. Watch statuesque Roosevelt elk grazing in the prairies. Observe the tail of a female Chinook salmon heave skyward as she makes a nest for her eggs. Whether a morning or night person, you can hear the endangered marbled murrelets' keer across the treetops as they fly from sea to mossy nest.
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Big Tree in Redwoods National ParkArcata
US - National Park Service - Redwood National Park - Arcata Office , Arcata, CA - (707) 464 - 6101
Crescent City
US - National Park Service - Redwood National Park - Crescent City 1111 Second Street , Crescent City, CA - (707) 464 - 6101
Orick
California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway , Orick, CA - (707) 464 - 6101
Orick Chamber of Commerce PO Box 234, Orick, CA - (707) 488 - 2602
Trinidad
Redwood Trails Resort 265 Redwood Trails Circle, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2061
Richardson Grove State Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Richardson Grove State Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Established in 1922 and named after Friend W. Richardson, the 25th governor of California, the park is bisected by Hwy. 101 and the south fork of the Eel River. Camping, hiking, swimming, and just relaxing are popular activities throughout much of the year. Fishing for salmon and steelhead is popular during the winter.
Richardson Grove State Park is where you first encounter significant old growth redwood forest when coming north. The 9th tallest coast redwood, a fallen tree ring study conducted in 1933, and a walk-through tree are immediately available.
Richardson Grove State Park is located within "Bear Country".
State Park regulations require visitors to store food and scented items properly at all times.
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
Richardson Grove Campground & RV Park 750 Highway 101, Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3380
Six Rivers National Forest in Humboldt County, CA
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Six Rivers National Forest ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
There are Six major rivers within Humboldt County along with several other smaller ones. These include from North to South : the Trinity River in Willow Creek, the Little River south of Trinidad, the Mad River in Blue Lake and Arcata, the Van Duzer River in the Central Valley, several forks of the Eel River throughout Southern Humboldt, and the Mateel River in SoHum as well. There is also the Six Rivers National Forest that runs along the eastern side of the County.
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Boise Creek Campground (SRNF)Carlotta
California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park 16949 Highway 36, Carlotta, CA - (707) 777 - 3683
Garberville
California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Richardson Grove State Park - Visitor Center 1600 US Highway 101 #8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 247 - 3378
Miranda
Lost Coast Outfitters 3437 Barnum Road, Miranda, CA - (707) 943 - 1541
Orick
Zak's Kayaks PO Box 68 , Orick, CA - (707) 498-1130
Rio Dell
River's Edge RV Park 620 Davis St., Rio Dell, CA - (707) 764 - 5420
Southern Humboldt Community Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Southern Humboldt Community Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )
Nestled in the valley of the Eel River between Redwoods and the Lost Coast of northern California is the Southern Humboldt Community Park. Located just outside Garberville, California the unique natural beauty of this 431-acre park with grasslands, upland forests, prime farmland and native redwoods inspires deep appreciation and reverence for nature.
The Park features 3.5 miles of multi-use trails for strolling, hiking, nature-viewing, bird-watching, bicycling, and horse-back riding. With the “Wild and Scenic” South Fork of the Eel River flowing through its boundaries, the Community Park also offers access to much needed recreational opportunities including swimming, canoeing, disc golf, a meditation labyrinth along with a riverside playground and picnic area. The Community Park is also a favorite location for community get-togethers in a variety of beautiful settings.
Garberville
Garberville - Redway Chamber of Commerce 784 Redwood Drive, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2613
Southern Humboldt Community Park 934 Sprowel Creek Road, Garberville, CA - (707) 923 - 2287
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Sep 9, 2010 Community EIR Scoping Meeting at Southern Humboldt Community Park in Garberville
Sep 10, 2010 Bat N' Rouge Comedy Softball Fundraiser at Humboldt Crabs ballpark in Arcata
Sep 10, 2010 Blue Lake Ride - Motorcycle Tour at Blue Lake Casino in Blue Lake
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Sep 12, 2010 Blue Lake Ride - Motorcycle Tour at Blue Lake Casino in Blue Lake
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Sep 12, 2010 Mason Jennings at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
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Sep 18, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
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Sep 18, 2010 Masters of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Sep 18, 2010 North Country Fair at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Sep 19, 2010 Blue Lake Ride - Motorcycle Tour at Blue Lake Casino in Blue Lake
Sep 19, 2010 North Country Fair at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Sep 22, 2010 Trevor Green - Multi-Instrumentalist & Didgeridoo master at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Sep 25, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Sep 26, 2010 NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” Comedian Paula Poundstone at Humboldt State University in Arcata
Oct 1, 2010 Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Oct 2, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Oct 2, 2010 KEET's Kids Club at Morris Graves Art Museum in Eureka
Oct 9, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Oct 16, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Oct 23, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Oct 29, 2010 The Buena Vista Social Club at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Oct 30, 2010 Arcata Farmers Market at Arcata Plaza in Arcata
Nov 1, 2010 BB King at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Nov 2, 2010 Marijuana Freedom Day - Vote Yes to Legalize at Arcata Veteran's Memorial Hall in Arcata
Nov 6, 2010 KEET's Kids Club at Morris Graves Art Museum in Eureka
Nov 13, 2010 The Bobs at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Dec 1, 2010 Michael Pollan at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Dec 4, 2010 KEET's Kids Club at Morris Graves Art Museum in Eureka
Jan 30, 2011 Mark Morris Dance Group at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Feb 1, 2011 Kodo - Japanese Drums at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Feb 8, 2011 Tommy Emmanuel at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Mar 17, 2011 Elizabeth Gilbert at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Apr 12, 2011 Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
Apr 20, 2011 Maceo Parker at Kate Buchanan Room in Arcata
May 8, 2011 David Grisman Bluegrass Experience at Van Duzer Theatre in Arcata
