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South Fork Eel River corridor · near Weott

Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center day-use lawn

The visitor-center lawn provides year-round picnic space, shade, restrooms, park information, and exhibits near the South Fork corridor.

Also known as: Visitor Center lawn

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Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center day-use lawnSouth Fork Eel River corridor

No recent algae test listed for this spot

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 ↗

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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 location documentedUse the signed Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center entrance and designated parking on Avenue of the Giants.
Parking
Use the signed Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center entrance and designated parking on Avenue of the Giants.
Access
This is a nearby day-use and information stop; no water-entry route is represented from the lawn.
Facilities
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms
  • Visitor information
  • Exhibits
  • Shade

Listed facilities come from the cited manager record. Check current restrictions and posted signs before use.

Directions to parking ↗Open name in Google Maps ↗
Sources and verification

Manager: California State Parks and Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.