Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area Access
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area Access
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area provides access to Big Lagoon's south and east shores, offering a popular destination for fishing and small boat use with a 5 mph speed limit.
Parking and beach access are located within Big Lagoon County Park, situated between Patricks Point State Park to the south and Humboldt Lagoons State Park to the north, approximately 7 miles north of Trinidad via Big Lagoon Road off Highway 101.
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