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2010 Reservation Period: CA Department of Parks and Recreation is reviewing the 2010 Reservation Period. For more information please see the DPR website: 2010 Reservation Period

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RUSSIAN GULCH SP, CA

Status: Closed through Thu Dec 31 2009   Season Dates

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
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Skin Diving
  • Telephone
Within 10 Miles
  • Store - Convenience

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.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (707)937-5804