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South Fork Eel River · near Miranda

Margarite Lockwood Park

A Humboldt County day-use park on Maple Hills Road that the county identifies as South Fork Eel River access.

Also known as: Margerite Lockwood Park

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Margarite Lockwood ParkSouth 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 ↗

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River reading

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Measurement details

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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 entrance from Maple Hills Road.
Parking
Use the signed county-park entrance from Maple Hills Road.
Fees
The county facility page currently lists no fee and day use only.
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Sources and verification

Manager: Humboldt County Parks. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.