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Russian Gulch
Russian Gulch State Park is a state park in Mendocino County, California, United States. It is located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) north of the town of Mendocino, California, and is known for its rugged coastline, lush redwood forests, and deep, rocky canyon. The park features a beach, a campground, a day-use area, and a network of trails. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including black-tailed deer, gray fox, and a variety of birds. The park also offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and beachcombing.
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User Reviews
Vy T. Zunker
Quiet and easy-to-reach park with beautiful views of the Pacific. The trails here are all relatively short and easy, making it a perfect spot for a peaceful coastal walk or a quick nature break. We even spotted some seals along the shoreline
Farzad Dehnavizadeh
A must-see place! The trail is great for walking, surrounded by beautiful nature that’s hard to put into words. If you’re reading this review, don’t wait , this is truly one of the best places to visit. Just a heads-up: there’s no cell phone coverage in the area, so make sure you bring the necessary hiking gear. The daily entrance fee is $10, and in return, you’ll get to experience pure wilderness, like a little piece of heaven.
Crystal Stevenson
First camped here as a kid about 25 years ago, came back recently with my kids. Lovely little camp ground. Check out the beach early in the morning to explore the tide pools. Took the hike to the waterfall, I’m very out of shape but was able to do it. Would recommend. Close enough to easily get into town. There’s also a light house down the road that has a nice little museum.
mary condit
We love this small state park right on the Pacific Ocean. It’s cold here, so bring a jacket. Not a huge campground, some camp sites are pretty exposed. You can take a kayak out in the protected cove, or explore the caves during low tide. There are forest trails and shore trails. Lots of poison oak, so know that it might look different on the shore than in the forest. Flush toilets, coin or token operated showers. Very close to Mendocino, which has good shopping, nice galleries and some great restaurants.
B G
Absolutely magical! I think this was the most beautiful trail I've ever hiked. 6.2 mile fern trail loop took us about 4 hours at a leisurely pace stopping for a picnic lunch at the waterfalls. The towering redwoods, lush plant life, and beautiful river made it so worth it. There were some muddy portions of the trail, so wear good boots, but otherwise easy to navigate. I can't wait to return!