Azalea State Natural Reserve, Nature reserve in Humboldt County, United States.
The 30-acre reserve contains numerous western azaleas, native plants, and conifers from the redwood forests along the northern California coast.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation acquired this land in 1943 to protect the natural habitat of western azalea populations.
The reserve features a self-guided nature trail that educates visitors about the native plant species of the northern California coastal region.
Visitors can access the reserve through the McKinleyville exit off Highway 101, located 5 miles north of Arcata in Humboldt County.
Each spring, between April and May, the western azaleas produce white and pink flowers that release their fragrance throughout the reserve.
Location: Humboldt County
Inception: 1943
Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=420
GPS coordinates: 40.91830,-124.08000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:49
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