Mad River Beach County Park Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:43 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 5.78 ft
- Tide
- 7.99 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 7 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 9418767 — North Spit · 12.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Mad River
Updated 52 min agoSource: USGS station 11481000 — MAD R NR ARCATA CA · 3.9 mi from Mad River
Launch Light & Moon — September 5
local timeLast Quarter (33% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Mad River Beach County Park
| Location | McKinleyville, California |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Mad River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (341 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 40.931526, -124.131281 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (707) 445-7651 |
Mad River Beach County Park is a public boat launch providing access to Mad River in McKinleyville, California at coordinates 40.93153, -124.13128. Rated 4.5/5 based on 341 Google reviews.
Mad River Beach County Park is a public boat launch on Mad River in McKinleyville, Humboldt County, California. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad River Beach County Park
Is Mad River Beach County Park free to use?
Yes, Mad River Beach County Park is a public boat launch with free access in McKinleyville, California.
How is Mad River Beach County Park rated?
Mad River Beach County Park has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 341 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Mad River Beach County Park access?
Mad River Beach County Park provides boat launch access to Mad River in McKinleyville, California.
How do I get to Mad River Beach County Park?
Mad River Beach County Park is located at coordinates 40.931526, -124.131281 in McKinleyville, California. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Mad River Beach County Park includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.