Temporary access restrictions set at Samoa Dunes during jetty project
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ARCATA, Calif. –The Bureau of Land Management will be temporarily restricting public access to Jetty Road and the parking area at the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, near Eureka, while the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers completes improvements to the Humboldt Bay north jetty. The temporary closures will be in place from April 11 through April 15, and from April 19 through 25.
The jetty improvements are needed for ensuring safe passage into Humboldt Bay for commercial and recreational shipping and boating. Visitors will still be able to access the off-highway vehicle parking staging area via Bunker Road and the Cypress Grove picnic area during the project.
“We realize that this project might cause some temporary inconvenience, but the access restrictions are needed for public safety during construction and to allow the contractors to compete the work as quickly as possible,” said Jennifer Wheeler, assistant field manager for the BLM Arcata Field Office. “Visitors to the Cypress Grove site should be prepared for increased vehicle traffic.”
Samoa Dunes encompasses 300 acres providing beach and dune access for activities, including hiking, surfing, fishing, picnicking, birding and beachcombing. Off highway vehicle enthusiasts have access to 140 acres of open riding areas and trails.
More information on the jetty project is available from on the Army Corps of Engineers public hotline,
415-503-6804. Additional information on the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area is available by telephoning the BLM Arcata Field Office, 707-825-2300
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.