Pamplin Grove
A reservation-only group campground within Van Duzen County Park, available for scheduled groups during its published season.
Also known as: Pamplin Grove Group Campground
Selected place
Can I swim now?
Pamplin GroveVan Duzen 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
Today’s high: 94°F · SunnyNational Weather Service · Sep 9, 2026, 2:10 PM PDTRiver reading
Latest river reading unavailableUSGS station data unavailableMeasurement details
Measurements not reported in the current cache.
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
Approach detailsThis is not unrestricted walk-in river access. Confirm a group reservation and obtain arrival instructions from Humboldt County Parks.- Access
- This is not unrestricted walk-in river access. Confirm a group reservation and obtain arrival instructions from Humboldt County Parks.
- Restrictions
- The county lists May 1 through October 15, 2026 for reservations and may close or cancel use for wind, wildfire, flooding, falling-tree hazards, or other conditions.
Facilities
- Group campground
- Fire pits
- Picnic areas
- Restrooms
- Showers
Listed facilities come from the cited manager record. Check current restrictions and posted signs before use.
Sources and verification
Manager: Humboldt County Parks. Parking directions are shown only where the public entrance is documented.
- Van Duzen County Park — Swimmers Delight and Pamplin Grove ↗ checked 2026-09-08
- OpenStreetMap campground feature (ODbL) ↗ checked 2026-09-08