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Fortuna, Scotia & Ferndale

Swimmers Delight at Van Duzen County Park

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Highway access → arrival

SR 36 EastExit 685

Arrival: Swimmers Delight day-use / campground entrance at Van Duzen County Park.

Approach: Take SR 36 East about 12 miles from US-101 to the signed Van Duzen County Park entrance.

Day-use area is distinct from the reservation-only Pamplin group campground.

Official directions & access ↗
Access sources

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The county park’s public day-use and first-come campground area, with documented Van Duzen River access, picnicking, trails, and swimming.

Access details

Parking
Use the signed county-park entrance from Highway 36 and designated day-use parking; the county currently lists a $5 day-use fee.
Viewpoint
The developed park fronts the Van Duzen River.
Trail
Use signed county-park routes from parking.
Public water access
The county documents public river access and swimming at Swimmers Delight.
Water conditions
The name does not guarantee safe swimming. Check posted restrictions and current conditions.

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 Van Duzen County Park ↗

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Scotia Fisheries MuseumA small company-operated exhibit interpreting local fisheries and watershed work in the historic lumber town of Scotia. Confirm access with the operator.Scotia LodgeAn independently operated 23-room historic hotel with food and beverage service. Current lodging and dining details must be checked with the lodge.FernbridgeThe historic concrete arch bridge carries CA 211 across the Eel River. View it only from lawful pullouts or public roads; the bridge is active transportation infrastructure.Ferndale historic districtA walkable commercial district known for nineteenth- and early twentieth-century buildings. Streets and shops are active community spaces, not a preserved theme park.