Crab Park
A county day-use area at the Eel River estuary with a beach, wildlife viewing, and limited parking.
Also known as: Crab County Park
Selected place
Can I swim now?
Crab ParkEel River Estuary
This is not an all-clear. Check the current statewide reports map and signs at the site.
Site-specific result not listed in the current FHABS exportCalifornia HAB reports map ↗Practical algae information
Harmful algal mats can occur in clear water and reports are not comprehensive. Avoid visible mats or discolored, stagnant water; keep children and pets away from affected water. Only testing can determine whether toxins are present.
California toxic algal mat guidance ↗Weather
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Flow measures how much water passes the gauge. Gauge height is measured from a fixed reference; it is not the depth at your swimming spot.
Access
Public access documentedUse the signed county-park parking at the end of the public approach; the county describes parking as limited.- Parking
- Use the signed county-park parking at the end of the public approach; the county describes parking as limited.
- Fees
- The county currently lists no fee and day use only.
- Restrictions
- The county facility page says there is no restroom. This is estuary access, not an inland swimming recommendation.
- Facilities
- Limited parking, Beach access
Sources and verification
Manager: Humboldt County Parks. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.
- Crab Park ↗ checked 2026-09-08
- Humboldt County parks and river access ↗ checked 2026-09-08