Tolowa Dunes

This park takes in some of the finest wetlands habitat on California’s northern coast. An ancient sand dune complex that has evolved into several distinct ecological communities, Tolowa Dunes encompasses ocean beach, river, open and vegetated sand dunes, wooded ridges, and wetlands. A diverse assortment of birds, animals and plant life thrive here, and the area serves as an important stopover on the Pacific flyway for thousands of migrating ducks, geese and swans. The Smith River is a good place for salmon and steelhead fishing, and cutthroat trout can be taken at Lake Earl. The basic amenities are provided for campers at two primitive campgrounds, including a ride-in horse camp and six walk-in sites.

Learn more about Tolowa Dunes State Park.

Location/ Directions

2 miles north of Crescent City.

From Crescent City take Northcrest Drive north off of 101. Access roads are Old Mill Road off Northcrest Drive and further along Northcrest Drive (which becomes Lake Earl Drive) turn left on Lower Lake Road to Kellogg or Pala Roads.

Lake Earl, CA Latitude/Longitude: 41.8258 / -124.1875

Visitor Information

1-707-464-6101

• Redwood National and State Parks Visitor’s Guild (pdf)
• Redwood National and State Park Fact Sheet (pdf)
• Redwood National and State Park Brochures
• Redwood National and State Park Things to Do
• Redwood National and State Park Camping
• Redwood National and State Park Visitor Centers
• Redwood National and State Park FAQs