Russian Gulch State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Located on the Pacific coast near Mendocino, California, Russian Gulch State Park offers many hiking and biking trails. When conditions are calm, you can launch a canoe or kayak here for some ocean watercraft fun. The small beach at this state park, located about 7 miles south of Fort Bragg and 50 miles north of Healdsburg, offers a great place for families to play. This park was named in 1933 after the Russian fur traders who lived in Mendocino and Sonoma counties.
Spring 50-53 F
Summer 47-68 F
Fall 47-68 F
Winter 38-54 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Russian Gulch State Park
RVing is a fun way to explore this state park and the area surrounding it. If you do not have an RV, then consider renting one on RVshare to bring the comforts of home with you into the great outdoors.
Russian Gulch State Park Campground
Tucked around Russian Gulch State Park are 34 camping sites, including one group site and four equestrian camping sites. Rates start at $40 per night.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Food lockers, fire rings
Caspar Beach RV Park & Campground
Bike riding, boogie boarding, kite flying and arcade gaming are just a few of the amenities that you will find at this campground located 9 miles north of Mendocino. Rates start at $42 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Camp store, organized activities, water sports
Van Damme State Park Campground
Sixty-five campsites for RVs are located at Van Damme State Park near Little River. Most sites are drive-in, and rates start at $45 a night.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Food lockers, ranger-led activities, fire rings
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area Campground
About 100 campsites are spread across the Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area with rates starting at $45 a night.
• Water hookup: No
• Electrical hookup: No
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Food lockers, ranger-led activities, fire rings
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What to Do at
Russian Gulch State Park
Inside Russian Gulch State Park
This state park that sits in a canyon is a favorite spot for hikers, bikers, and horseback riding along the paths, including one leading to a 39-foot waterfall. Kayakers and canoers enjoy easy access to the ocean from the bubbly creek flowing through this state park. Others enjoy fishing for abalone, crabs, finfish, lobster, mussels, and oysters. The cove in this park is a popular starting point for diving adventures, including diving in a large sinkhole.
How to Get to
Russian Gulch State Park
Russian Gulch State Park is located 2.1 miles north of Mendocino. Leave the city going north on Highway 1. Turn west on Brest Road. Continue until you get to Point Cabrillo Road and turn south. You will see the park entrance. This park is located almost directly under Highway 1 where the Russian Gulch Bridge is located.
By Car
Entering Russian Gulch State Park
If you plan to hike or bike, then you will be charged $5 per person in addition to the park entrance fee. The park is open from 8:00 a.m. to sunset.
Russian Gulch State Park Per vehicle : $8.0
There are so many ways that you can enjoy your time spent at Russian Gulch State Park. You can hike along the trails and see the natural waterfall. You can also go diving in a sinkhole or swimming. Kayakers and canoers love to get on the river and use it to head out in the ocean. Meanwhile, anglers love to catch their limit at this park. If you have been to Russian Gulch State Park, then let others know about your experience by emailing [email protected]. RVshare may share your photos on its blog.
Frequently Asked Questions About Russian Gulch State Park
While there aren't any RV campsites with hookups at Russian Gulch State Park, there are campsites that can accommodate RVs. The on-site campground features 34 primitive campsites with room for RVs up to 24 feet long.
Russian Gulch State Park tends to have moderate temperatures throughout the year, with lots of rain during autumn and winter. The temperatures typically range from 40 to 55 degrees during winter and 50 to 65 during summer.
The ideal times to visit Russian Gulch State Park are between June and September. That way, you'll enjoy relatively warm weather for outdoor fun, and the odds of encountering rain will be very slim.
Visitors to Russian Gulch State Park will often get to see a variety of fascinating wildlife species. The park's wildlife includes river otters, salamanders, turtles, snakes, turkey vultures, woodpeckers, opossums, squirrels, and weasels.
Pets are permitted at the park but must remain on leashes of no more than six feet. They are allowed at the picnic area, beach, campground, and on the Headlands Trail, but they are not allowed on other trails.
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