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Samoa Boulevard / SR 255Exit 713

Arcata & McKinleyville

Ma-le’l Dunes

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Highway access → arrival

Samoa Boulevard / SR 255Exit 713

Arrival: Ma-le’l North trailhead parking, via Young Lane.

Approach: From US-101 take Samoa Boulevard / SR 255 west. From SR 255 turn west on Young Lane, right at the T, and follow Ma-le’l North signs about 0.75 mile to parking.

North access road allows vehicles Friday–Monday; pedestrian access differs. Do not use a gate code or drive a closed road.

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A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service dune unit linking forest, salt marsh, dunes, and beach. Vehicle access schedules and pet restrictions protect habitat; read the refuge directions first.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.

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campground · McKinleyville

Clam Beach County Park Campground

A 13-site first-come Humboldt County campground at Clam Beach, including two accessible sites. Use the county page for current fees, fire rules, and availability; no reservation or vacancy is implied.

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Official property links are provided for planning. No live availability, price, ranking, or paid placement is implied.

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