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Fort Humboldt State Historic Park

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Highway access → arrival

Highland Avenue · US 101 junction

Arrival: Fort Humboldt State Historic Park entrance above Highland Avenue.

Approach: From US-101 / Broadway turn east on Highland Avenue; the park is one block east of the highway.

Official directions & access ↗
Access sources

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A state historic park on a Humboldt Bay bluff interpreting the 1853 military post and regional logging history. The official page currently notes building closures, so check before visiting.

Plan from the official source

California State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.

Open Fort Humboldt State Historic Park ↗

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