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.
Location/ Directions
Location/ Directions
40 miles north of Eureka and 55 miles south of Crescent City, CA on Highway 101.
(Latitude/Longitude: 41.1900 / -124.1206)
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Coastal/temperate. Summer 50-60 with coastal fog common.
Winter 40- 50 with 60" annual rainfall occurring mostly Nov.-May. Spring & fall
are typically very nice. Summer is foggy, cool and damp. Bring warm/layered
clothing.
Telephone:
707-488-2169
Operating Hours:
Visitor Center
10:00am to 3:00pm Daily from June to September
Day-use areas
Sunrise to sunset year-round
Camping is seasonal.
First-come first-served camping, contact the park directly for information.
Can I bring the dog? - not for camping or in dune area
Address:
15336 Highway 101 |
