Here the Mattole River meets the Pacific Ocean, providing varied habitat and glimpses of migrating birds and shorebirds, seals and sea lions - even passing California gray whales. The site includes 20 acres at the north end of the King Range National Conservation Area, that extends 35 miles along the coast and up to six miles inland. The remote region known as California's Lost Coast includes 35 miles of coastline within the King Range National Recreation Area, with shelter Cove near the south end. This is good place to view marine life including seals and sea lions, tidepool life, California gray whales and many types of birds. Beaver Creek .
Beaver Creek meanders through a rocky canyon, in an area with relatively flat terrain.
Various types of birds can also be seen. Kelly Reservoir . But even seasonal water amid the sagebrush grasslands and volcanic ridges attracts large numbers of wildlife, especially birds. Paynes Creek . Bands of vegetation line the banks of the Sacramento River where it meets Paynes Creek, offering perches for birds and cover for small mammals.