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Mad River County Beach Access

Mad River County Beach Access offers a boat ramp providing access to the Mad River estuary, located just a couple miles from where the river meets the Pacific, with a large parking area and restroom facilities available.

The site is popular for beachcombing, fishing, and paddling canoes and kayaks, with the river maintaining sufficient depth for watercraft even at low tide due to strong tidal influence.

Day-use only with a $5 fee; located 5 miles northwest of Arcata via Guintoli Lane.


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