This large park is along the coast 3 miles north of Fort Bragg. It has 8 miles of sandy beach, sand dunes, forests, seal rocks, grassy meadows, tidepools, rocky headlands with a blowhole and sea arch, a tidal lagoon, and 2 freshwater trout lakes. There's also a large campground here, picnic areas, and trails for bicyclists and equestrians. It offers swimming, fishing, and conoeing in the river. Three campgrounds here have 162 campsites.
Trails lead through the redwoods.
The tallest tree is the Miles Standish Tree, a 1200-year old giant, which towers 255 feet. It has a picnic area, swimming and fishing in the Eel River, and a 60-foot waterfall. This 77-year old park along the Eel River has groves of truly giant redwoods, some over 300 feet. This developed park has campgrounds with 150 family and group campsites. It has a visitors center and nature store located in an historic 1930's-era lodge.