Chah-pekw O' Ket'-toh "Stone Lagoon" Visitor Center

10/08/2026

Dry Lagoon access road will be closed to all traffic for road paving on 10/9/26. Road will reopened 10/10/26.

09/22/2026

Fall is almost here! When the air cools, the fog rolls, the birds fly south. A great time to explore and learn, but the lagoons are far from town, far from any big city (300+ miles from San Francisco!) If you aren’t local or that’s too far for you to travel, especially with kids back in school, you can try the PORTS program! This distance learning program means that people can explore all throughout California! For Humboldt Lagoons, not only will you learn about the ecosystem and history, but also about Yurok culture and Yurok history!

https://ports.parks.ca.gov/portson-demand/

09/14/2026

🍂Fall is right around the corner!

With the new season come more opportunities to learn, connect, and explore. Virtual PORTS programming is now available, giving you the opportunity to participate from wherever you are.

📅Sign up today before we're fully booked!

https://ports.parks.ca.gov/1-ports-programs/stewards-of-the-lagoon-at-chah-pekw-o-ket-toh-stone-lagoon/

To accommodate these offerings, the visitor center will now be open Wednesday-Sunday from 9-4 pm. We look forward to welcoming you!

08/25/2026

The Cultural Resources Department oversees the Chah-pekw O’ Ket’- toh “Stone Lagoon” visitor center. The first tribally operated visitor center in state parks.

We are seeking a coordinator that will help support programs and events at the center. For more information go to the Yurok Tribes official website under job opportunities. Search for Interpretation Center Coordinator to learn more.

Application closes September 1st at 5pm.

08/07/2026

We had an awesome time co-hosting Save California Salmon's Annual Salmon Protectors Canoe Camp at Stone Lagoon! Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Participants got to learn about the unique Joint Powers Agreement between California State Parks and the Yurok Tribe while experiencing the beauty of Stone Lagoon by kayak and in traditional redwood canoes.

A special thank you to Dave Severns for sharing about the traditional canoe-building process, and to Brittany Vigil-Burbank from the Yurok Language Department for teaching us Yurok language through a fun song and game.

Throughout the day, participants also enjoyed beading, cleaning sticks, creating clay landscapes, learning about cultural fire, and taking part in a fire-building competition. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a meaningful experience!

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

📢 New Hours!

The Stone Lagoon Visitor Center is now open Sunday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Saturdays).

We look forward to welcoming you and hope to see you soon!

07/24/2026

We’re Hiring! 🌲

The Cultural Resources Department is hiring for two temporary positions at ‘O Rew Redwoods Gateway:

• Crew Lead
• Crew Member

A valid driver’s license is required, and outdoor work experience is preferred.

Please send your resume to [email protected].

Have any questions? Email us! We’re happy to help!

We look forward to hearing from you!