Del Norte County, Administrative county in northern California, US
Description
Del Norte County is an administrative region in the far northwest of California, on the Oregon border and along the Pacific coast. The area includes dense coastal forests, several large river valleys, and a narrow strip of sandy beaches washed by cold ocean water.
History
The region was created in 1857 from parts of Klamath County during the California Gold Rush, when settlers and prospectors came to the northwest coast. Crescent City was established as the administrative seat and served as a port for transporting timber and minerals.
Culture
The Tolowa and other indigenous peoples used the coast and rivers for fishing and trade over thousands of years. Their descendants still hold traditional ceremonies at sacred sites along the Smith River today.
Practical
Most public facilities are located in Crescent City, while rural areas are often difficult to reach and have few paved roads. When traveling into remote forest areas, check weather conditions and road status in advance.
Did you know?
The coast is one of the foggiest zones in the entire western United States, with thick fog almost every summer day. This fog nourishes the coast redwoods and creates an almost fairy-tale landscape when walking through the forests.
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Redwood National and State Parks
24.9 km
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
12.6 km
Trees of Mystery
20.2 km
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
38 kmGrove of Titans
12.4 km
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
10.9 km
St. George Reef Light
36.2 km
Lost Monarch
12 km
Battery Point Light
20.2 km
Smith River National Recreation Area
8.7 km
Siskiyou Wilderness
18.4 km
Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge
24.2 km
Pelican State Beach
34.9 km
Tolowa Dunes State Park
24.4 km
Bear Mountain
24.7 km
Preston Peak
30.8 km
Camp Lincoln
17.1 km
Redwood Experimental Forest
20.2 km
Gasquet Ranger Station Historic District
11.7 kmPyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area
34.6 km
Pebble Beach
22.7 km
Klamath River Bridge
25.5 kmOld Redwood Highway
19 kmMyrtle Creek Bridge
10.5 km
Kellogg Road Beach
25.4 km
Brotherhood Tree
19.9 km
Crescent Beach
16.9 km
Wilson Creek Beach
19.3 km
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