Big Lagoon County Park Campground

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Big Lagoon County Park, Humboldt County, California
Big Lagoon County Park, Humboldt County, California

Big Lagoon County Park
Campground

Humboldt County


Big Lagoon County Park Campground

Big Lagoon County Park Campground is off Highway 101 in Humboldt County, 7 miles north of Trinidad. Visitors to the campground have both a freshwater lagoon and an ocean beach adjacent to the campground. The lagoon is great for boating and fishing. Although swimming is not recommended on the ocean beach, the miles of sand offer wonderful opportunities for beach combing and surf fishing.

Big Lagoon County Park Campground features 25 campsites which can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. All campsites are first-come, first served.

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Big Lagoon County Park Campground Basics
Big Lagoon County Park Campground Location: Off Highway 101, 30 miles north of Eureka
Elevation: 40 feet
Camping Season: year-round
Number of Sites: 25
Max. People per Site: 10 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 (fee for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: On leash in campground, always attended. $2
Operated by Humboldt County Parks & Trails
Information: (707) 445-7651

Reservations
No Reservations All campsites at Big Lagoon Campground are first-come, first-served.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 25 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $25 per night
Hike & Bike - $8 per person
Check-in, check-out: check-in anytime, check-out 1:00 PM

Big Lagoon County Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire grill, food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, boat ramp
Showers: Yes, coin operated
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Big Lagoon County Park Campground: Enjoy the still waters of Big Lagoon. Walk for miles along the beach. Head over to nearby Patrick's Point State Park. At Patrick's Point, take the trail to Agate Beach. Explore the charming coastal town of Trinidad. Stop by Humboldt Lagoon State Park.


General Camping Information

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.




Big Lagoon County Park Campground, CA

Big Lagoon County Park Campground

Redwood Empire Attractions

The Redwood Empire includes a number of state and national parks with magnificent groves of old-growth coastal redwoods. Campers at Big Lagoon County Park Campground are only a short drive away from Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and Sue-meg State Park (formerly Patrick's Point State Park}.

  • Explore the wild and scenic Smith River.
  • Visit Richardson Grove State Park with magnificent redwoods and excellent campgrounds.
  • Discover the wonders of Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, a secluded redwoods park off the main highway.
  • Don't overlook Humboldt Redwoods State Park with the Avenue of the Giants.
  • Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park covers 14,000 acres and includes wandering herds of elk, old-growth redwoods, and 10 miles of beach.
  • Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is another special destination to add to your itinerary.
  • Many consider Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park the best of them all. Explore the Smith River and beautiful trails meandering through the redwoods.
  • Redwood National Park includes a number of interesting places to visit.


Dog Regulations at Big Lagoon County Park Campground

  1. Dogs on the beach must be on leash or under voice control.
  2. In other areas of the park, leashes are required.

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Nearby Campgrounds

Sue-meg State Park (formlery Patrick's Point)


Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park


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