Visit Stone Lagoon

The first tribally operated visitor center in the California State Parks system, offering an authentic Yurok perspective to visitors in Northern California. Step into our media room to watch a short film on Yurok stewardship and history. Stroll through the museum, where you can read interpretive panels, including one highlighting the return of the California condor, and watch them live through our condor cam. Experience the beauty of Stone Lagoon with kayak rentals, available both in person and online, and shop our gift store, featuring locally sourced and Indigenous-made gifts for you and your loved ones!

On April 7th, 2022, the Yurok Tribe, in partnership with California State Parks, Parks California and Redwood National Park, celebrated the grand opening of the recently renovated Chah-pekw O’ Ket’-toh “Stone Lagoon” Visitor Center, the first tribally operated visitor center in the California State Parks system.
 
Step into our media room to watch a short film on Yurok stewardship and history. Stroll through the museum, where you can read interpretive panels, including one highlighting the return of the California condor, and watch them live through our condor cam. Experience the beauty of Stone Lagoon with kayak rentals, available both in person and online, and shop our gift store, featuring locally sourced and Indigenous-made items.

Yurok Cultural Center

The Yurok Cultural Center has long been a shared vision among Yurok Tribal Members and has been in active planning since its initial conception. The goal of the Cultural Center is to provide a place that centers around our culture and the continuation of our traditional knowledge to the younger generations.

Experience Stone Lagoon Your Way

Kayak rentals are available at the Stone Lagoon Visitor Center for self-guided tours of the lagoon. Each rental includes a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), paddle, paddle strap, and dry bag for your convenience. The center features a large parking lot and boat launch, open to both rental users and the public bringing their own watercraft. It’s the perfect spot to begin your adventure on the water.