State Park

Sue-meg State Park

Humboldt County, CaliforniaAbout 651 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
Entrance fee
$8 per dayAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Camping
Yes
Official site
parks.ca.gov(707) 677-3570

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 2

Alert The terminus of the Palmers Point Trail has been impacted by storm surges, eroding the last few stairs and making beach access at this pointunsafe. The trail is closed until further notice.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Weather Partial Closure — Past Storm EventThe terminus of the Palmers Point Trail has been impacted by storm surges, eroding the last few stairs and making beach access at this point unsafe.… (more)

The terminus of the Palmers Point Trail has been impacted by storm surges, eroding the last few stairs and making beach access at this point unsafe. The trail is closed until further notice.

Posted by the park 2025-01-07. Official alert

Overview

Covering about 651 acres, Sue-meg State Park lies in Humboldt County, about 20 miles north of Arcata.

The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkOpen daily (hours not posted)
Day useDailysunrise – sunset—
Official wording

Open year-round

Day use hours: Sunrise - Sunset

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Vehicle Day Use$8
Group Day Use$100
Official wording

Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $8.00 • Group Day Use: $100.00

California park passes

  • California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
  • Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
  • Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
  • Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
  • SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details

From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveCalifornia
Phone
(800) 444-7275

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed, with restrictions

Not allowed in or on: trails.

Are dogs allowed? Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping, RV Dump Station, RV Access

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

PicnickingFishingSnorkeling and scubaSurfingGeocachingHikingCamping

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Drinking water
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center
  • Nature center or museum
  • Group facilities

Water

  • Swimming beach

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • Tent camping
  • RV camping
  • Group camping

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

Overview

Sue-meg State Park is a 640 acre park in the heart of California's coast redwood country. Forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with wildflower-filled meadows. The park includes camping, hiking, and a visitor center. It is off Highway 101 about 25 miles north of Eureka. Phone (707) 677-3570 for more information.

Camping

Agate Campground: Three designated accessible campsites are available (#91, #92, and #94).

All four cabins in the Agate Campground are wheelchair accessible; however, the restroom building across the road from the cabins is not. The nearest wheelchair accessible restroom building is located adjacent to campsite #91 (approximately 200-300 yards from the cabins via the campground road). There is also a wheelchair accessible portable toilet available near the cabins.

Read more from the park

Abalone Campground: Three designated accessible campsites are available (#65, #68, and #69).

Each campsite includes a firm tent surface, accessible table, fire circle, and spigot. Accessible restrooms with showers are nearby.

Trails

The Ceremonial Rock/Sumeg Village Trail is a 0.75 mile accessible trail connecting the park visitor center to the Rim/Campfire Center Trail near Wedding Rock parking lot. On this accessible trail, visitors will experience hiking through a spruce forest. Along the forest hike, visitors will pass near to the Native Plant Garden, Sumeg Village, and Ceremonial Rock. The surface is compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 9%. Accessible parking and restrooms are located near the visitor center.

The Rim/Campfire Center Trail is a 0.89 mile accessible trail connecting the Wedding Rock parking lot to the Campfire Center parking lot. The experience for the visitors is a hike along the coastal bluff with multiple views of the ocean along the trail and at overlook areas. The surface is compacted aggregate. The decking on the bridges is rough and undulating to provide more traction in slippery conditions. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is located in the Wedding Rock parking lot and the Campfire Center parking lot.

The Patrick’s Point Overlook Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ accessible trail that is 0.07 miles each way from the Rim/Campfire Center Trail near Wedding Rock parking lot out onto the top of a rock coastal bluff with full 180-degree view of the ocean. The surface is compacted aggregate. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with one section for 49 feet at 7%.

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface

Ceremonial Rock/Sumeg Village Trail 3% Average 2.2% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate

9% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Rim/Campfire Center Trail 2.1% Average 3% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate & Wood

8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Patrick’s Point Overlook Trail 3% Average 1.9% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate

7% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Beach/Shore Access

A beach wheelchair is available for check-out at the Sue-meg State Park kiosk for use at nearby parks with wheelchair accessible beaches. Call (707) 677-3570 for more information.

Exhibits/Programs

Accessible parking is located adjacent to the visitor center. A built-up curb ramp is usable. Stairs lack handrails, and there are minor problems with entry door height and threshold. The interior of the visitor center is generally accessible. Assistance is provided in the sales area. Two unisex restrooms in a nearby separate building are usable.

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
4150 Patrick's Point Drive
Trinidad, CA 95570
Nearest town
Arcata — about 20 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
41.1398, -124.1496
Phone
(707) 677-3570

Entrances

  • Directions point

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Directions from the park

The park is 25 miles north of Eureka and 56 miles south of Crescent City.

Nearby state parks

Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area
1.8 mi northeast (straight line)
Trinidad State Beach
4.9 mi south (straight line)
Humboldt Lagoons State Park
6.5 mi northeast (straight line)
Little River State Beach
9.4 mi south (straight line)
Azalea State Natural Reserve
15.8 mi south (straight line)
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
16.9 mi northeast (straight line)
Fort Humboldt State Historic Park
25.3 mi south (straight line)
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
39 mi north (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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