Mendocino - Russian Gulch State Park
12301 North Highway 1Mendocino, California 95460
Mendocino County
Website
Phone: 707-937-5804
This park is over 1,300 acres and features a beautiful waterfall, fantastic swimming, tidepools and more.
Because the waters offshore of the park make up the Russian Gulch State Marine Conservation Area, the scuba diving and snorkeling here are prime. The cove also creates a great environment for wind and board surfing. The swimming, beachcombing and fishing here is pretty amazing too.
The part of the park on the east side of Highway 1 is pretty incredible as well with 10+ miles of hiking and biking trails as well as equestrian access. If you have the time, take the beautiful Fern Canyon Trail and check out the park's waterfall; it's pretty amazing.
There are plenty of picnic areas and places to hang out and relax so bring some food and take your time enjoying one of the best parks in the area.
How to get there:
Russian Gulch State Park is just off Highway 1; north of Mendocino and south of Caspar. There will be signs along the highway to help guide you in.
More information:
Visit the Park's Website for more information.
Other things to do in the area:
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, Jug Handle State Reserve and Glass Beach are all wonderful parks to the north of Russian Gulch. To the south, the Mendocino Headlands and Navarro Beach are great places to stop and relax as well.
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