Avenue of the Giants - Scenic Route 254
Two-lane, 31-mile scenic highway parallels U.S. 101 from Phillipsville in the south to Jordan Creek in the north--watch for turn-off signs. Enjoy a close look at the towering coastal redwoods.
Humboldt Lagoons State Park
In this 1,036 acres of sandy marshland on the Pacific Flyway, more than 200 species of birds have been sighted among the wild flowers and tules. Fishing, boating, and camping.
Richardson Grove State Park
1,000 acre day-use park with picnic areas, swimming, fishing, nature trails, a visitor center, summer campfire programs, food concession, and camping.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park
51,222 acres, over 100 memorial and picnic groves, riding, hiking, nature trails, Eel River swimming, fishing, rafting and camping.
Rockefeller Forest
13,000 acres extending five miles west of Hwy. 101, joins Founder's Grove and Bull Creek Flat in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. In Founder's Grove, you'll find the path to the Dyerville Giant redwood, formerly the world's tallest tree. The March 1991 storms knocked down the tree.
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Partially restored 1850's U.S. Military Post, this was General Grant's station prior to the Civil War and features a museum of logging history and fort history along with Native American sections. Monthly steam-ups of logging equipment are held May - September.
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park
East of Hwy. 101 on Highway 36, 393 densely forested acres. Swim and fish in the Van Duzen River. Camping. Wheelchair accessible.
Van Duzen County Park
Twelve miles east of Highway 101 on the Van Duzen River; old-growth redwoods, two drive-in campgrounds, picnic sites and group camping. Swimmers Delight offers year-round facilities.
Samoa Dunes
A true multi-recreation area, the Samoa Dunes offers 300 acres of public land for hiking, surfing, fishing, off-roading, birdwatching, and picnicking. The area includes a staging area and 125 acres of "open" riding area for off-road vehicle enthusiasts.
Patricks Point State Park
This park is 24 miles north of Eureka, covering 632 acres and has a voodsy plateau 200 feet above the beach. Featuring hiking, nature trail, outdoor museum of natural and area history and a sea lion lookout. Agate and Jade hunting on the beach as well as fishing and tidepools.
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