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Aron Bosworth
Van Damme Beach and Little River Cove.
Nate Boucher
Van Damme Beach is a main attraction within the park's day use area.
Aron Bosworth
Van Damme Beach.
Aron Bosworth
Fishing at Van Damme State Park
Nate Boucher
Picnic areas and fire pits along Van Damme Beach.
Nate Boucher
The cove contains a rich underwater ecosystem that makes it popular with abolone divers.
Nate Boucher
The day use area in the park allows camping in vehicles in the beachside parking lot.
Nate Boucher
Van Damme State Park's Visitor Center is located near the entrance to the campground.
Nate Boucher
Bracket fungus in Van Damme State Park.
Aron Bosworth
The entrance to Fern Canyon Trail is located in the park past the campground area. Hiking and biking are permitted on the trail.
Aron Bosworth
Coast redwoods near the Fern Canyon Trail in Van Damme State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Fern Canyon Trail in Van Damme State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Fern Canyon Trail next to the Little River in Van Damme State Park.
Aron Bosworth
Boardwalks thread through the park's pygmy forest.
Aron Bosworth
Bolander pine, a unique inhabitant of the pygmy forest.
Aron Bosworth
Typical campsite in Van Damme State Park.

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