Highway access → arrival
Clam Beach Park · Clam Beach Drive
Arrival: Clam Beach North or South designated visitor parking lots.
Approach: Use the Clam Beach Park off-ramp, about 7.5 miles north of Arcata, and follow Clam Beach Drive to the signed public lots.
Exit number is omitted because the manager does not state one; no number inferred from nearby interchanges.
Official directions & access ↗Access sources
A county beach and first-come campground at the north end of the Hammond Trail, with day-use parking, restrooms, and a seasonal beach-access mat. Ocean conditions remain separate from facility access.
Access details
- Parking
- Use the signed county-park entrance from the Clam Beach exit; the map directions target the south parking and campground area.
- Viewpoint
- The park fronts a broad Pacific beach used for coastal and wildlife viewing.
- Trail
- The 5.5-mile Hammond Trail ends at Clam Beach.
- Public water access
- Public beach access is documented, but no protected swimming area or boat launch is represented.
- Water conditions
- The county lists 13 first-come campsites, including two accessible sites; confirm fees, camping availability, fire rules, and surf conditions before visiting.
Plan from the official source
Humboldt County Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.
Open Humboldt County Clam Beach ↗