Outside in Humboldt.

Explore 15 listed public parks, trails, forests, and natural areas in Humboldt, California. Compare locations and documented activities, with official sources and notices for planning your visit.

Redwood National and State Parks: Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, Miners Ridge and Dolason Prairie trails

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Boy Scout Tree, Alder Basin, Miners Ridge and Dolason Prairie trails

A downed tree obstructs Boy Scout Tree Trail 1.75 miles from its trailhead; Alder Basin is closed for restoration. Miners Ridge is blocked beyond Clintonia Trail. Dolason Prairie is closed at Emerald Creek Bridge after bridge failure. Consult the current NPS trail table for exact limits and alternatives.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Redwood National and State Parks: Lyon’s Ranch trails, James Irvine stairs and Mill Creek access

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Lyon’s Ranch trails, James Irvine stairs and Mill Creek access

Lyon’s Ranch Trail and connected historic routes have intermittent prescribed-burn closures October 22–26. The eastern stairs between James Irvine Trail and Fern Canyon are closed for construction. Mill Creek day-use access has weekday restrictions, and the West Branch Road multi-use trail has a failed bridge west of Rock Creek Road.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Trinidad State Beach: College Cove access and western Elkhead Bluff Trail

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College Cove access and western Elkhead Bluff Trail

The agency retains an erosion closure on these named trail portions. Its background references repair work planned for 2024, so verify the current route directly rather than assuming repairs are complete.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Sue-meg State Park: Palmers Point Trail terminus

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Palmers Point Trail terminus

Storm erosion damaged the final stairs and beach access. The trail is closed until further notice.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park: Museum and Surgeon’s Quarters

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Museum and Surgeon’s Quarters

Construction has closed these two visitor buildings. The notice does not announce closure of the entire park.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Benbow State Recreation Area: Campground sanitation dump station

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Campground sanitation dump station

The campground dump station is out of service and closed without a stated reopening date.

Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Redwood National and State Parks: Seasonal footbridges and Redwood Creek camping

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Seasonal footbridges and Redwood Creek camping

Seasonal footbridges are removed at Redwood Creek, Stout Grove connections, Fern Canyon and Prairie Creek Nature Trail. The source lists an October 15–April 1 closure for Redwood Creek dispersed camping despite a conflicting “Open” label; confirm with the agency. It also reports a partial closure of 44 Creek Loop between markers 11 and 13.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

Redwood National and State Parks: Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway

Park-specific information

Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway

The first Saturday of each month from October through May is a hike-and-bike day: the parkway closes to vehicle traffic while remaining available to walkers and cyclists. Consult the park for current arrangements.

Read the official notice: National Park Service: California visitor destinations ↗Source checked Oct 20, 2026

15 parks

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Alphabetical index of all 15 destinations in Humboldt

Azalea State Natural Reserve ↗Benbow State Recreation Area ↗Fort Humboldt State Historic Park ↗Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park ↗Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area ↗Humboldt Lagoons State Park ↗Humboldt Redwoods State Park ↗John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve ↗Little River State Beach ↗Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park ↗Redwood National and State Parks ↗Richardson Grove State Park ↗Sinkyone Wilderness State Park ↗Sue-meg State Park ↗Trinidad State Beach ↗