Salt Point State Park is on the wild and rugged Sonoma County coast, north of Fort Ross. Along Salt Point's 9 miles of coastline are inlets, bays, jagged points, sea stacks, caves, and a scattering of sandy beaches. The ocean is too dangerous for wading or swimming, but visitors enjoy an impressive coast, inland trails, and the beauty of the adjoining Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve.
Salt Point State Park Campgrounds - Woodside Campground and Gerstle Cove Campground - are found in two areas. Woodside Campground is inland, divided into two loops, while Gerstle Cove is closer to the shore. Campers at Woodside Campground appreciate the available shade and its distance from highway noise.
Combined, Salt Point State Park Campgrounds have 109 campsites, 30 at Gerstle Cove and 79 at Woodside, including some walk-in tent sites. (Note: Walk-in sites may be closed, call to confirm.) Other than the walk-in tent sites, all of the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Gerstle Cove Campground is open year-round, while Woodside is only open April through early September. Gerstle Cove is first-come, first-served October through mid-March.
There is also a Group Campsite at Gerstle Cove Campground and 10 Hike & Bike campsites located separate from the two campgrounds.
| Salt Point State Park Campgrounds Basics | |
|---|---|
| Salt Point State Park Campgrounds Location: | Highway 1, eight miles north of Fort Ross and 20 miles north of Jenner |
| Elevation: | 60 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | San Francisco- 67 miles
Santa Rosa - 36 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 109 |
| Camping Season: | Gerstle Cove Campground open year-round
Woodside Campground open April through early September |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer ($8 fee per night for each additional vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District for California State Parks |
| Salt Point State Park Information | (707) 847-3221 |
| Reservations at Salt Point State Park Campgrounds | |
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| Reservations available: | Gerstle Cove - March 15 through September, otherwise first-come, first served
Woodside - April through early September |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | RVs - 31 feet Trailers - 27 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | Available in Woodside Campground |
| Fees: | Standard sites - $35 per night
Walk-in tent sites - $25 Hike & Bike Sites - $5 |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Salt Point State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Salt Point State Park Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Campground Map: | Salt Point State Park Campground Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Salt Point State Park Campgrounds: | Look out on Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve (an underwater park). Choose from among 20 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails. Brave the Pacific for scuba diving and abalone fishing. Visit Fisk Mill Cove, Gerstle Cove, and Stump Beach. Try fishing (with great caution). Tour the Visitor Center. Enjoy the flowers in Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve. Drive 8 miles to Fort Ross. |
Salt Point State Park has one group campsite at its Gerstle Cove Campground. The group site can accommodate between 9 and 40 people and 10 vehicles. Dogs are not permitted at the group site.
Fee: $200 per night
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Salt Point State Park Group Campsite Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Gerstle Cove
The Sonoma Coast has a chain of charming little beaches separated by rocky points. Among them are some of the most popular coastal towns in the area. Campers at Salt Point State Park Campgrounds are close to some of the most breathtaking scenery along the California coast.
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