Type
Lake
Location
41.2783°N 124.0933°W
Freshwater Lagoon lies immediately east of Highway 101 about 1.5 miles south of Orick, the northernmost of the area's coastal lagoons. Half of it falls within Redwood National Park, and it offers calm-water boating and fishing.
Details
- Type
- Lake
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
Overview
Freshwater Lagoon formed where river freshwater collected behind a natural sandspit; Highway 101 runs along that spit. It is the northernmost of four coastal lagoons in the area, and half of it lies within Redwood National Park boundaries.
What to Do
The lagoon supports kayaking, swimming, fishing, and boating. A boat ramp on the northwest side has parking for vehicles, kayaks, and boat trailers. Anglers need a California fishing license. The site provides beach and water access and a small-boat launch.