Del Norte County, California
Del Norte County, California, is a top spot for outdoor adventures. The Mill Creek Trail is a must-visit for its scenic beauty, featuring a dense redwood forest and the sparkling Mill Creek. The trail is moderately difficult, making it a great challenge for regular hikers. You can also enjoy fishing in the Smith River, the largest free-flowing river in California. For a unique outdoor activity, head to the Tolowa Dunes State Park, where you can explore the dunes and wetlands. Another best trail is the Last Chance Coastal Trail, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. These trails and outdoor activities make Del Norte County a top destination for outdoor adventures.
Top Spots in and near Del Norte County
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Crescent City, California
Hike Stout Grove via the Stout Grove Trailhead
4.50.6 miMarked with adequate signage, parking for the Stout Grove Trailhead is off Highland Hill Road, a road through the south end of the park. It's a narrow, dirt road so be cautious traveling through the state park. Pit toilets are available in the parking area. The trail is a .6-mile loop. It is wide...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Hike the Boy Scout Tree Trail
5.0With a profusion of titanic trees and an ever expanding landscape, the extraordinary Boy Scout Tree Trail is not so much a hike as it is a showcase of the world's most scenic old growth redwoods. Located within Redwood National and State Parks, this pristine trail feels wonderfully remote. Hardly...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Fern Falls via Boy Scout Tree Trail
4.93 mi / 1050 ft gainFern Falls via Boy Scout Tree Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crescent City, California.Read more -
Klamath, California
Damnation Creek Trail
Located right on Highway 101, the Damnation Creek Trail is one of the best trails in Redwood National and State Parks. What makes this trail so special is that the hiker gets to experience nearly all of the various ecosystems within the park in only a few short miles. The trail descends from an a...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Camp at Nickel Creek
4.05 mi / 300 ft gainFirst, check in at the Crescent City Ranger Information Center in Crescent City to pick up your free backcountry permit and get permission to park your car at the Crescent City Beach Education Center off of Enderts Beach Road. This is the safest place to park at due to numerous car break-ins at t...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Camp at Jedediah Smith Redwoods Campground
5.0/ 0 ft gainJedediah Smith Redwoods State Park offers activities for everyone: you can backpack and hike through lush rainforests, or fish, snorkel, and kayak in the Smith River (popular film The Last of the Mohicans was filmed just upstream!). Howland Hill Road is perfect for a scenic drive filled with uniq...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Explore Stout Grove via the Howland Hill Road
4.4The Howland Hill Road is the premier drive through Redwood National and State Parks. Approximately 6 miles long, the hard-packed gravel road varies in surface durability depending on season and when the road was last graded. Expect plenty of dust in the dry summer months and keep an eye out for p...Read more -
Klamath, California
Relax at False Klamath Cove
4.0Wilson Beach in False Klamath Cove is a small but scenic spot in Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. Surrounded by thick forest, the dark gray sandy beach is scattered with driftwood, interesting rocks formations, and tide pools. The small free parking area has picnic tables and is a popular spo...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Drive Walker Road
5.0Walker Road is one of the places where parts of Star Wars IV: A New Hope were filmed! It's a beautiful site in the Redwoods with an extra amount of huge, leafy ferns. Once you turn onto Walker Road, it's a quick drive through the redwood trees and ferns to the Smith River at the end. There are a ...Read more -
Klamath, California
Hike the Yurok Loop Trail
4.01 mi / 20 ft gainThe Yurok Loop Trail is a small loop on the northern end of the growing California Coastal Trail. This family-friendly hike starts at a picturesque lagoon near False Klamath Cove before crossing a bridge and entering the Sitka spruce forest. From the trail junction, you have the choice of passin...Read more -
Klamath, California
Hike to the Klamath River Outlook
3.01 mi / 500 ft gainFun drive on Requa Road off 101 takes you to a great little outlook. Take the trail descent down to the beach or connect with the CA Coastal trails for a three or four mile jaunt to either Hidden Beach or Lagoon Creek Beach. This spot is a local gem with minimal visitors. It also offers a likely ...Read more -
Crescent City, California
Battery Point Lighthouse
0.5 mi / 13 ft gainBattery Point Lighthouse is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Crescent City, California.Read more -
Crescent City, California
Devil's Punchbowl, Six Rivers National Forest
4.08.33 mi / 1660 ft gainLocated in extreme Northern California, the Siskiyou Mountains are the largest sub-range of the Klamath Mountain range and among the most rugged. The Siskiyou Wilderness, designated in 1984, encompasses three national forests: Siskiyou, Klamath and Six Rivers for a total of 182,802 acres. Because...Read more -
Del Norte County, California
Backpack to Raspberry Lake
1.012 mi / 1800 ft gainIf you wish to experience the beauty of the Siskiyou Wilderness and avoid the crowds associated with The Devil’s Punchbowl, then consider a visit to Raspberry Lake. Beginning at the Young’s Valley Trailhead (Coordinates: 41.889919, -123.654755), this hike is a great option for those seeking wide...Read more -
Orick, California
Hike the James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop, Redwood National Forest
4.512 mi / 1350 ft gainWhat is known as the "James Irvine Miner's Ridge Loop" is actually a combination of trails that creates a loop in the Redwood Forest. For only being around 12 miles round trip, it is an easy way to see the diverse scenery in one hike. In a nutshell, on this hike you get some of the best features:...Read more -
Orick, California
Hike the Friendship Ridge Trail loop via the Coastal Trail
3.08 mi / 1500 ft gainThis loop hikes starts at the Fern Canyon Trailhead. To get to Fern Canyon, drive to the end of Davison Rd, also known as Gold Bluff Beach road. There is a pay station at the entrance to the road ($8 in 2015). After heavy rain, the road may be impassable for passenger cars. From the parking a...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Del Norte County
Panther Flat Campground
Crescent City / Redwoods KOA Holiday
Ludlum House
Curly Jack Campground
Fish Lake Campground
Oak Bottom Campground