Lost Coast Headlands
Overview
Lost Coast Headlands is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Ferndale, California.
Notice: Hunting and target shooting are prohibited at the Lost Coast Headlands.
Overview
The Lost Coast Headlands are located along the coastal bluffs south of the mouth of the Eel River, approximately 280 miles north of San Francisco, 25 miles south of Eureka, and 6 miles west of Ferndale. The 463 acres of public land provide seasonal beach access and include grasslands with scattered patches of forest and portions of the Fleener Creek and Guthrie Creek watersheds. The northern point of California's Lost Coast is a place of rolling mountains and windswept coastal bluffs crumbling onto narrow beaches. The area is hard to beat if you are looking for quiet recreational pursuits. Lost Coast Headlands offers opportunities for hiking, bird watching, wildflower viewing, and beachcombing.
Things to Do at Lost Coast Headlands
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Lost Coast Headlands include:
Nearby Activities
- Environmental Education
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Exit Highway 101 at the Ferndale exit. Travel west towards Ferndale for five miles. From Main Street, turn right onto Ocean Avenue. Continue on Ocean Avenue for seven miles to the trailhead. The road will alternate between dirt and pavement. The parking lot and kiosk will be on your right. From the parking lot to the beach below is 1/2 mile.
GPS Coordinates: 40.56340000000000, -124.34980000000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 707-825-2300
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