The 5,000 acre Tolowa Dunes State Park and the 6,134 acre Lake Earl Wildlife Area are some of the finest wetlands habitats in the state. The park and wildlife area include wood ridges, wetlands, ancient sand dunes, and ocean beaches. The park serves as an important stopover for the Pacific flyway and features a diverse bird population. Hundreds of species of birds can be photographed, including the rare Canada Aleutian goose, canvasbacks and the Peregrine falcon. Sea lions and harbor seals and gray whales can be spotted along the coast.

The Tolowa Dunes State Park is located north and south of the Lake Earl Wildlife Area.

There are two primitive campgrounds and includes a ride-in horse camp within the State Park. Off road, or ATV use is not allowed.

There are 20 miles of hiking trail wind through the park. However, many of the paths are sandy, which make them slow-going. Guided nature walks are offered in the summer. While most of the Pacific Coast is mosquitoe free, this is not true of this park. Please be prepared and take repellent.

A directional map of the Lake Earl Wildlife Area is available.

Directions: From Crescent City, California, turn onto Northcrest Drive north from The Pacific Coast Highway US 101. From Northcrest Drive, access roads are Old Mill Road and further along Northcrest Drive (which becomes Lake Earl Dr.) turn left on Lower Lake Road to Kellogg or Pala Roads.

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