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Welcome! Humboldt County Parks comprise a diverse set of public lands containing unique natural and cultural features, with 16 park sites, five miles of paved bike paths, and a combined total acreage of over 900 acres. The mission of Humboldt County Parks is to provide high-quality outdoor recreational experiences in a safe environment. Humboldt County Parks provide opportunities for a wide variety of recreational activities including camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, beachcombing, clamming, hiking, bicycling, and wildlife viewing.News and Announcements:
April 6, 2021: Campgrounds at Big Lagoon, Clam Beach, Samoa, Swimmers Delight (Van Duzen), and A.W. Way are open. Campground capacities are reduced to support social distancing. The shower facilities will be closed until County Parks staff receive the Covid-19 vaccine. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Pamplin Grove group campground at Van Duzen County Park remains closed. Reservations for Pamplin Grove are not being taken at this time due to uncertainty on when group gatherings will be allowable under public health guidance. An update on the status of the Pamplin Grove group campground and reservations will be issued by June 1, 2021. The Freshwater Park playground, creek access, and volleyball court are open. The Freshwater Park gazebo is not available for group reservations. A decision about whether or not the seasonal dam will be installed on Freshwater Creek this summer will be made by June 1, 2021, and posted on this website.
- Big Lagoon County Park
- Clam Beach County Park
- Samoa Campground
- Swimmers Delight and Pamplin Grove (Van Duzen County Park). Please note that Pamplin Grove is a group campground and reservations must be made by calling (707) 445-7651.
- A.W. Way County Park
Note: Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis (reservations are not accepted).
Rules and regulations are developed for the safety and convenience of all park visitors, and to protect the parks for the enjoyment of future generations. Violations of these rules can result in citation and/or removal from the park. Site-specific rules and regulations may be posted at the park.
- Quiet Hours are from 10 pm until 8 am. Loud music and stereos are prohibited at all times
- Check-out time is 1 pm.
- Only fee-paying campers are allowed in the campground between midnight and 5 am.
- Maximum stay limits apply in any 30-day period.
- Fires are restrict to the fire rings and grills provided. Portable metal barbecues are acceptable.
- Dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times.
- Vehicles are restricted to roads and parking lots. The speed limit within the campground is 10 mph.
- Shooting of weapons including bows and arrows, air pellet guns, paintball guns, potato guns, and slingshots is strictly prohibited.
- Big Lagoon County Park
- Moonstone Beach County Park
- Clam Beach County Park
- Mad River County Park
- Fairhaven “T” and Samoa Power Pole Access Points
- Table Bluff County Park
- Crab Park
- Centerville Beach
- Big Lagoon County Park - Big Lagoon (dock has been removed but the ramp is operational)
- Mad River Beach County Park - Mad River
- Jimmy Smith Fields Landing Boat Launch Facility and Samoa Boat Ramp - Humboldt Bay
- Pedrazzini Boat Ramp - Eel River
- Mad River Beach County Park - Mad River
- Freshwater County Park - Freshwater Creek - Note: Day use group reservations may be made by calling (707) 4457651
- Pedrazzini Boat Ramp and Crab Park - Eel River
- Margarite Lockwood Park - South Fork Eel River
- Van Duzen County Park - Van Duzen River
- A.W. Way County Park - Mattole River