False Klamath Cove is a coastal cove on the North Coast of California in Del Norte County, located between Klamath and Crescent City just off Highway 101. It is the southernmost beach in the county. The cove features a sandy beach with dark gray sand, backed by a bluff, and is dotted with boulder fields and significant driftwood. The prominent geographical feature is False Klamath Rock, a sea stack located just offshore. This rock is a major wildlife feature, serving as a rookery for nearly 45,000 birds, including species like tufted puffins, pigeon guillemots, double-crested cormorants, black oystercatchers, and common murres. Access for paddlers is via the beach, where there is plenty of parking available along the highway or in designated spaces. The cove is known for kayaking and canoeing. A critical regulation for paddlers is the False Klamath Rock Special Closure, which is in effect from March 1 to August 31 each year. During this period, no vessel is permitted to operate or anchor within a 300-foot buffer zone surrounding the rock, a rule designed to protect nesting seabirds. The water depth in the immediate area ranges from 0 to 46 feet. The overall aesthetic is visually stunning, with jagged sea stacks and views of the impressive bird colony on the offshore rock. The site has deep Native American ties and is within the ancestral territory of the Yurok Tribe.