Salt Point State Park
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Location: County: Sonoma. Nearest City: Guerneville. See map 5.
Campsites, facilities: There are 109 sites for tents or RVs up to 31 feet long, 20 walk-in tent sites, 10 hike-in/bike-in sites, and one group camp. Picnic tables, fire grills, and piped water are provided. Flush and pit toilets and a sanitary disposal station are available. The picnic areas and some hiking trails are wheelchair accessible. Leashed pets are permitted, except on trails.
Reservations, fees: Reserve by phoning 1-800-444-PARK/7275 ($7.50 reservation fee); $5-$16 per night.
Contact: Phone the park at 1-707-847-3221 or 1-707-865-2391.
Salt Point SP
25050 Coast Highway 1
Jenner CA 95450Operating hours, seasons: Call park for information; open year-round.
Park Kiosk Hours:
- Hi Season: 8am-4pm
- During the "lo season" the kiosks at Salt Point are not staffed.
Directions: From Santa Rosa on U.S. 101, turn west on Highway 12 (it becomes Highway 116 at Forestville) and drive to Highway 1 at Jenner. Turn north on Highway 1 and drive about 20 miles to the park entrance at Gerstle Cove.
Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Trip notes: Salt Point State Park includes six miles of the Sonoma Coast, ranging from sandy beach coves to steep bluffs and sandstone cliffs, highlighted by Fisk Mill Cove, inshore kelp beds, outstanding short hikes, and abalone diving. Great hikes include the Bluff Trail and Stump Beach Trail (great views but crowded). At the top of the coastal ridge there is a large prairie and pygmy forest. Wildlife includes long-tailed weasel, wild pigs, brown pelicans and other water birds, blacktail deer, raccoons, coyotes, and a variety of rodents. The park has miles of hiking and horseback trails. The area is also the site of an underwater reserve for divers. During abalone season, this is one of the best and most popular spots on the Northern California coast. Camp reservations are advised.
Where to go Camping -S-1-
Miwok Lodge 439