Description
Russian Gulch State Park is known for the heavily forested Russian Gulch Creek Canyon, a headland that features the Punch Bowl, (a large collapsed sea cave with churning water), and a beach that offers swimming, tidepool exploring, skin diving and rock fishing. Inland, there is a 36-foot waterfall. Hikers enjoy miles of hiking trails. The park also has a paved three-mile bicycle trail.
Park Kiosk Hours:
- Hi Season: 8am-10pm
- Lo Season: Varies
Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15
Russian Gulch State Park is known for the heavily forested Russian Gulch Creek Canyon, ocean headlands that features the Punch Bowl (a large, collapsed sea cave with churning water), and a beach that offers swimming, tidepool exploring, and skin diving. Inland, there is a 36-foot waterfall. Hikers enjoy miles of hiking trails. The park also has limited bicycle trails.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- ADA Access
- Comfort Station
- Disabled Access Site
- Fishing
- Group Picnicking
- Hiking Trails
- Iron Ranger
- Parking
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- Picnic Area
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Skin Diving
- Telephone
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| Within 10 Miles |
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Alerts and Important Information
Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.
Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants.
Major construction starting in the park on September 9, 2009
- Family Sites:
- 2009 Reservations 03/27 to 09/07.
- The park is closed as of 9/7/09 due to maintenance.
- Group Site:
- 2009 Reservations 03/27 to 09/07.
- The park is closed as of 9/7/09 due to maintenance.
The park is now site specific. You will be able to choose your site when you make your reservation.
Getting There:
Russian Gulch SP
12301 N. Hwy 1 Box 1
Mendocino CA 95460
The park is two miles north of Mendocino on Highway One.