This public boat ramp at Arcata Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary provides accessible non-motorized boat launch access to McDaniel Slough and Humboldt Bay, with 5 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers and improved parking lot facilities.

The sanctuary offers 307 acres of wetlands with over 5 miles of walking and biking paths, making it ideal for paddlers seeking a scenic launch point with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly for birding year-round.