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South Fork Eel River · near Garberville

Kimtu river access

The Kimtu entrance of Southern Humboldt Community Park provides a signed parking area and access to the park's Eel River frontage.

Also known as: Kimtu Beach, Kimtu area

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Kimtu river accessSouth Fork Eel River

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 ↗

Weather

Today’s high: 101°F · Mostly SunnyNational Weather Service · Sep 9, 2026, 2:10 PM PDT

River reading

River level is steadySouth Fork at Leggett · observed Sep 9, 2026, 3:30 PM PDT
Measurement details

23.9 ft³/s flow · 5.12 ft gauge height

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 documentedFrom Sprowel Creek Road, turn onto Kimtu Road before the bridge. The park describes its signed entrance and parking area about one-third mile from the junction.
Parking
From Sprowel Creek Road, turn onto Kimtu Road before the bridge. The park describes its signed entrance and parking area about one-third mile from the junction.
Facilities
  • Parking
  • Picnic tables near the entrance

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

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Sources and verification

Manager: Southern Humboldt Community Park. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.