Purple flowers next to the ocean

Arcata Field Office

The Arcata Field Office is responsible for the administration of natural resources, lands, and mineral programs on over 200,000 acres of public land in Northwestern California. The Area includes the King Range National Conservation Area, Headwaters Forest Reserve and the Trinidad Gateway to the California Coastal National Monument.

Learn more about the Arcata Field Office.

Learn more about the King Range National Conservation Area.

 

RECREATION AREAS

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King Range National Conservation Area

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California Coastal National Monument

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Headwaters Forest Reserve 

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Lacks Creek Management Area

Off-road vehicles on the beach at Samoa Dunes. (John Ciccarelli/BLM)

Samoa Dunes OHV Area

Yellow flowers creep along ocean dunes

Ma-le'l Dunes

 

GEOREFERENCED MAPS

Heading out for a remote adventure?  No cell coverage?  No problem. The BLM has developed georeferenced maps compatible with any georeferenced map mobile application. Click here for more information and instructions.

  

 

BROCHURES 

Leadership

Collin Ewing

Field Manager
Phone:
707-825-2300
Fax:
707-825-2301
Email:

Paul Sever

King Range Area Manager
Phone:
707-986-5400
Fax:
(707) 986-5401
Email:

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Contact

Mailing Address:
1695 Heindon Road
Arcata, CA 95521-4573
Email: BLM_CA_Web_AR@blm.gov
Phone: 707-825-2300
Fax: 707-825-2301
Hours:
Public Room: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for in-person visits and 7:45 am - 4:30 pm M-F virtual only - via email or phone. King Range NCA: Walk up window open 7 days from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for contactless visitor support.

TTY/Relay System

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

NOTICES

5/18/2024 - The BLM is implementing new fees for recreation sites in the King Range National Conservation Area on the North Coast, and for the Steiner Flat and Ohl Olsen campgrounds managed by the Redding Field Office, to improve access to public lands, enhance public health and safety, and better protect natural resources. Press Release.

Hunting and shooting are prohibited at the Lost Coast Headlands.

FIRE RESTRICTIONS AND TEMPORARY CLOSURES

For updates, a complete list of restrictions, including an interactive map, please visit the BLM California Fire Restrictions.

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