Eureka - Fay Slough Wildlife Area

4900 Highway 101
Eureka, California 95503
Northern Humboldt
Phone: 707-445-6493

The park is made up of almost 500 acres of coastal wetlands that are home to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife that can be seen on this peaceful walk right off of Highway 101 between Eureka and Arcata.   
How to get there:
From 101, exit at Harper Motors (2 miles north of Eureka).  There is a small parking lot directly in front of the entrance.
More info:
Hunting for waterfowl is permitted during open season.  Hunt days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.  Contact the California Department of Fish & Game for more information.  Dogs are permitted but must be leashed.
Other things to do in the area:
The Arcata Marsh is just a few miles north, right off of the highway.  There are also quite a few Beaches that line the highway as you travel north of Arcata.
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