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In the early 1900s 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. The park offers boating, fishing, and hiking.
Bring your own boat and enjoy exploring the lagoon. At the beach you have access to six miles of bird watching or whale watching.
Getting There
Humboldt Lagoons is located 40 miles north of Eureka and 55 miles south of Crescent City on Highway 101.
Latitude/Longitude: 41.1900 / -124.1206
Humboldt Lagoons is located 40 miles north of Eureka and 55 miles south of Crescent City on Highway 101.
Latitude/Longitude: 41.1900 / -124.1206
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Coastal/Temperate. Summer is foggy, cool and damp, with temperatures averaging 50-60 degrees. Winter temperatures average 40-50 degrees with a 60" annual rainfall occurring mostly November - May. Spring and fall are typically very nice.
Bring warm/layered clothing.
Coastal/Temperate. Summer is foggy, cool and damp, with temperatures averaging 50-60 degrees. Winter temperatures average 40-50 degrees with a 60" annual rainfall occurring mostly November - May. Spring and fall are typically very nice.
Bring warm/layered clothing.
Operating Hours & Contact
Visitor Center: Daily 10am to 3pm if staffing allows - June to September (Due to low staffing calling ahead would be best)
Day-use Areas: sunrise to sunset year-round
Telephone: 707-488-2169
Visitor Center: Daily 10am to 3pm if staffing allows - June to September (Due to low staffing calling ahead would be best)
Day-use Areas: sunrise to sunset year-round
Telephone: 707-488-2169
Camping
Camping is seasonal and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camping is seasonal and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Trails
Summary
Difficulty
Distance
Sharp Point Via Dry Lagoon
A Portion of the California Coastal Trail at Humboldt Lagoons SP
A Portion of the California Coastal Trail at Humboldt Lagoons SP
Moderate
7.1 mi
11.4 km
11.4 km
Guides
A Portion of the California Coastal Trail at Humboldt Lagoons SP
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