Garden Club of America Grove
A signed state-park day-use grove listed by California State Parks among the South Fork's established swimming locations.
Also known as: Garden Club swimming hole
Selected place
Can I swim now?
Garden Club of America GroveSouth Fork Eel River
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 Garden Club of America Grove day-use access from Avenue of the Giants.- Parking
- Use the signed Garden Club of America Grove day-use access from Avenue of the Giants.
- Restrictions
- No lifeguard is on duty. Check current State Parks notices before visiting.
- Facilities
- Day-use area, Picnic setting
Sources and verification
Manager: California State Parks. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.
- Humboldt Redwoods: Water Activities ↗ checked 2026-09-08
- Humboldt Redwoods park information sheet ↗ checked 2026-09-08