State park

Pelican State Beach

Pelican State Beach is a state park in Del Norte County, California, 21 miles from Crescent City. Hours: Call the park.

Pelican State Beach
Photo: Birdworld22, CC BY-SA 4.0

Pelican State Beach map

Pelican State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Call the park.
No, day use at Pelican State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Pelican State Beach is 21 miles from Crescent City. It is 21 miles from Crescent City.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Pelican State Beach.

Before you go

Pelican State Beach is 21 miles from Crescent City. It is 21 miles from Crescent City.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Pelican State Beach

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Beach

Public lands next to Pelican State Beach

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.