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Van Duzen River · near Carlotta

Swimmers Delight

The public day-use and first-come campground area at Van Duzen County Park, with documented river access, picnicking, trails, and swimming.

Also known as: Van Duzen County Park day use

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Swimmers DelightVan Duzen 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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Access

Public access documentedUse the signed Van Duzen County Park entrance about 12 miles east of US 101 on Highway 36 and the designated day-use parking.
Parking
Use the signed Van Duzen County Park entrance about 12 miles east of US 101 on Highway 36 and the designated day-use parking.
Fees
The county currently lists a $5 day-use fee. Swimmers Delight camping is first-come and has separate nightly fees.
Restrictions
The county lists daylight use from sunrise until one hour after sunset. Camping is first-come with a seven-night maximum.
Facilities
  • Parking
  • Picnic tables
  • Restrooms
  • Trails
  • Campground
  • Coin-operated showers

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