Sue-meg State Park
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
20 acres0.6 mi of trail
California Coastal Trail
No dogs
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Big Lagoon
36% of Big Lagoon’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Sue-meg State Park (0.6 mi). 36% of Big Lagoon’s land is conserved, about 141 acres.
Conserved land
36%
141 acres · of 0.6 sq mi of land
Trails
1.1 mi
1.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
156 ac
1,130 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Sue-meg State Park, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area
Nature preserve
118 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Big Lagoon County Park
Park
17 acres0.1 mi of trail
California Coastal Trail
Dogs on leash
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
141 conserved acres
36% of Big Lagoon’s land. Who manages Big Lagoon’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks134 ac
County5 ac
State fish & wildlife1 ac
State Recreation Area · 109 acState Park · 25 acLocal Park · 5 acState Conservation Area · 1 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area State Recreation Area | State parks | 109 | Open |
| Sue-meg State Park State Park | State parks | 25 | Open |
| Big Lagoon Park Local Park | County | 5 | Open |
| Big Lagoon Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Big Lagoon
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Big Lagoon
Agate BeachIn Sue-meg State Park
DirectionsBoat launches in Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon Boat RampIn Big Lagoon County Park
DirectionsBig Lagoon Boat RampIn Big Lagoon County Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon County Park Campground
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.0 mi
California Coastal Trail0.9 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Big Lagoon: May to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 57 | 54 |
| Rain (in) | 8.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 10.6 |
July is the driest month (0.2 in) and September the warmest (highs of 66 °F). 10.6 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Big Lagoon →
Questions about parks and trails in Big Lagoon
Where can I hike in Big Lagoon?
The longest trail networks: Sue-meg State Park, 0.6 miles; Big Lagoon County Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Big Lagoon’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Big Lagoon County Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Big Lagoon?
47,834 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Big Lagoon or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 156 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Big Lagoon neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →