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Day Trips - Parks

Relax in Nature

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

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
Just minutes from the Bayshore mall, Fort Humboldt State Park is an oasis tucked within Eureka’s city limits.  Pack a picnic lunch and prepare for a calm afternoon meandering through historic logging displays and short walking tour. more »

Rockefeller State Park
Plan on taking this Rockefeller Forest day trip to see some breathtaking redwood trees and the Eel River. Check out photos and info about Rockefeller State Park by clicking the above link.

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. Check out photos and info about Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park by clicking the above link.

Van Duzen County Park
Redwood Groves and Fun on the River. 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.

Patrick's 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.

Fern Canyon
Fern Canyon may seem familiar to you. This striking setting was used in 1997 as a backdrop for scenes in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and again for the BBC series Walking With Dinosaurs in 1999. With these famous cinematography credits to its name, Fern Canyon has become a must-see attraction on the North Coast.

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