Arcata Marsh | Informal Campsite

October 20th, 2023 by sophatroph

This place is permanently closed.

October 17th, 2023 by sophatroph

I’ve stayed at this spot quite a few times over the last few years and this was the first time I’ve got the knock here. Cop came by around midnight and said the park closed and he has to lock the gate and we have to leave. He actually Locked the gate right at the street, not the one by the dirt lot

June 3rd, 2023 by sharpsusan

we checked this site out. it looked good and quiet. we didn't see any people living in the woods. we ended up leaving and staying in the city only because they shut the gates to the marsh at night and we didn't want to be locked in. trail was nice!

April 29th, 2023 by gwyndolynelizabeth

THERE ARE TICKS. Beware if you have dogs. I went for less than a half mile hiking, which it IS beautiful there, and my pup came back with multiple ticks. Needless to say it was heebie-jeebie time picking them off and checking myself and everything afterward.

There are quite a lot of sketchy people coming and going from the trails, looks like they are living out there. Nice place to hike, but we ended up leaving for the night after ticks and tweakers.

March 20th, 2023 by lillianalapointe

we didn't stay here but visited the park during the day and at night. saw a small rig overnighting, super cute area. quiet. make sure to lock your doors though

November 1st, 2022 by sydneykirby1999

It was a good, quiet spot for the night. There's two trailers that seem to be staying there long-term, but it wasn't an issue. Besides them, only one other car stayed the night. I parked outside the gate, but the gate never closed, and there were people driving in and out in the night. The trails were nice to walk the dog in the morning.

April 10th, 2022 by dh930818

Stayed here expecting to be bothered by tweeckers, I was not disappointed in that matter.
although I stayed outside the yellow gate I notice a lot of people stayed inside the marsh which was way better than the crack pot outside.
Lovely place, dreadful neighbors

December 5th, 2021 by FIREMonkey

As previously described though some questionable characters were hanging around. At about 9 PM quite a few cars started to show up. Some had to turn around because lot filled up. Nobody bothered me though and I had a good night's sleep. Marsh walk in the morning was interesting. I would recommend staying somewhere else if you have that option.

September 11th, 2021 by thedragonwagon.me

Spent a quiet night here and got up early to take a walk on the trails and pick blackberries (mid-September). Good Verizon signal. Lot was full until sunset and after dark it was just 3 vehicles. Great place to see wildlife/birds. Trails are dog-friendly on leash.

August 6th, 2021 by annalee.odell

This is a good spot. Had mostly good Verizon coverage. Stayed for 3 days and 3 nights. Did not get bothered. Yes there are folks who are either homeless or down on their luck also parking here. Did not feel unsafe, but was cautious and didn’t linger outside after sunset. There are a good number of trails to walk on so that’s really nice as you’re not stuck inside your camper.

July 14th, 2021 by instagram.com/the.urban.drifter

This place is amazing. The trails are dog-friendly and run around a half dozen brackish reclaimed ponds. You want to be good and tucked in by nightfall, though: there are for sure some shady characters lurking.

June 18th, 2021 by dupuydeg

We spend a night in the parking space before the gate and was really quiet, we have a 20” feet motorhome and we sleep with no problems. Was other Small RV and some cars parked too. Good spot. Be respectful and let the place clean please!

June 15th, 2021 by TG_Ltd

The road into the marsh leads to a big parking with picnic tables and Porta-potties. Trails and beautiful views. Audubon bird walks Saturday mornings! Great place to spend the day. Please watch for otters crossing the road!

June 11th, 2021 by cbennett876

Didn't end up staying here but seemed legit. No "no" signs and at least one other car already closed up to spend the night.

May 28th, 2021 by alclaypo9

this does not feel like a safe place to park. I arrived at 8pm and there was a homeless guy dragging a sleeping bag around and two other dudes smoking in a beat up car. I listen to too much true crime (SSDGM), this place gave me the jeebees.

April 14th, 2021 by anarkiah.com

Overnight parking available all around the marsh for cars and small rigs only. You can fall asleep to frogs and wake up to birds! People arrive early to use the marsh. Be respectful to the locals and leave no trace!