River Lodge Conference Center

History

Built in 1998, city officials from the beginning considered it an Eel River Valley Conference Center that just happens to be located in Fortuna CA. The Fortuna city staff, businesses and residents of the Eel River Valley and the many contributors outside of Humboldt County deserve many thanks for their support. One of the primary goals of building the lodge was to increase the bed tax and sales tax revenues and to attract another hotel to the area. The RV Park and three other hotels already existed. One objective that was entertained was to fill motel rooms in the off-season with adult tour groups. The target audience was to be; Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, San Diego, and Palm Springs.

Specialties

Weddings, receptions, seminars, fundraisers, meetings... you name it! River Lodge is the perfect venue for your next event! Perfectly situated in the heart of the redwoods overlooking the Eel River, we invite you to choose River Lodge. River Lodge was designed to comfortably accommodate diverse groups of various sizes. Neighboring lodging accommodations are within walking distance. The facility's landscaping includes Northern California's largest and most diverse heather garden. Local artists have provided an exceptional welcome with their interpretations of the natural environment that surrounds Fortuna. Their works are prominently displayed in the lobby gallery. A must for all!