Orick - Fern Canyon
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic ParkwayOrick, California 95555
Northern Humboldt
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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, just north of Orick, offers a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. One of the most popular features of the park is Fern Canyon, a place where parts of Jurassic Park 2; The Lost World were filmed.
Explore the fern covered canyon that reaches up to 80 feet high and see why this is one of the most magical places in Humboldt County.
How to get there:
From Hwy 101 (2 miles north of Orick), take Davison Road west. Shortly after taking the Davison Road exit, the road will turn into a narrow dirt road which will go 8 miles until you reach the park entrance. Vehicles wider than 8', longer than 24' and trailers are prohibited. After entering the park, follow the road for 3 miles until you reach the trailhead where the road ends. Fern Canyon is about a 1/10th mile walk from the parking lot.
More Info:
There is an $8 day use fee which will allow you to visit Fern Canyon, Gold Bluffs Beach and the other areas of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. It is worth every penny. California State Park and National Park Service passes are accepted.
You will most likely see some Roosevelt Elk in the park. Do not feed or approach them.
For more information about Fern Canyon, visit its Website.
Other things to do in the area:
Trees of Mystery; a popular tourist spot with a lot to offer is just north of Fern Canyon. Just south in Trinidad, Luffenholtz Beach, Trinidad State Beach and Patrick's Point State Park are all great places to stop and enjoy the beauty of the NorCal coast.
For more fun things to do around Humboldt County, visit our Humboldt Website which has a complete list of beaches and parks, art galleries and museums, a restaurant guide, information about the world-famous Avenue of the Giants and much more.
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