Here's just one: Exactly 3.9 miles south of Redcrest is the Dyerville Bar Road sign on the left. South Fork Eel River - Humboldt Redwoods State Park has many day use and camping areas that border the Eel River. With the dangerous Pacific surf pounding just 100 yards away, here one can splash around in safety. In shallow areas of the lagoon, particularly near the boat ramp, the water temperature is quite pleasant and many visitors enjoy swimming. Park includes a playground, picnic areas with bbq pits & tables, restrooms, group area - gazebo, cooking facilities, electricity, water, large grass area for event or activities.īig Lagoon is located just north of Trinidad and is seperated from the ocean by a narrow spit. Walking across the bridge towards-Blue Lake-on the right is a long Levee Walk you can take to enjoy the overview of the river system.įreshwater County Park During the summer, Freshwater Creek is dammed up to create Freshwater Pool. To the immediate right of the bridge is a steep path going down to some natural beaches of sand and rock intermingled with waterways. If snorkeling, you will see big fish in this deep water. On the far side of the river is the deepest channel. To the immediate left of the bridge is a path down to the river with sandy beaches. Walk back towards the bridge and pick your access points. Swimming holes are on this road.īridge Holes & Levee Walk– On Hatchery Road proceed over the bridge and park. Continue on RR Avenue and turn right when you see the Shull Building onto Hatchery Road.
Continue on Greenwood St., a curve left and it becomes Railroad Avenue. 0.8 miles to Greenwood Street and turn right. Coming from the exit bear right around the turnabout to Blue Lake Boulevard. Mad River on Hatchery Rd - Blue Lake Exit off Hwy 299. Swimming hole here is known as Swimmer's Delight. Van Duzen River - Van Duzen County Park From Hwy 101 east on Hwy 36 - 12 miles. Try If Kimtu or Bigrock Beach,Tish Tang, Horse Linto Creek, Sandy Bar or one of the many side tributaries, but make sure you look out for Bigfoot. There are many great swimming holes in and around Willow Creek. Willow Creek has 90+ degree days in the summer months. Just a 45-minute drive inland on Hwy 299, is an escape from the fog and cool temperatures on the coast. Many great spots can be found along Hwys 101, 36 and 299. And since they boast much more water than tepid counterparts elsewhere in California, swimmers can delight in them well into late summer and early autumn. With most of the waterways of Six Rivers National Forest winding through it, Humboldt County is blessed with an abundance of great natural swimming holes. Here's a sampler from a local book on Humboldt's Natural Swimming Holes:
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