Salt Point State Park

NOTICE:  On Wednesday, May 14th, there will be scheduled maintenance of water systems at Gerstle Cove Campground, Woodside Campground, Warren Group Camp, and all Salt Point Day Use.  These areas will be without running water and plumbed restrooms from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Please plan your visit accordingly.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Rocky promontories, panoramic views, kelp-dotted coves, and the dramatic sounds of pounding surf; open grasslands, forested hills, pristine prairies, and pygmy forests - experience these coastal wonders at Salt Point State Park! With 20+ miles of hiking trails, over six miles of rugged coastline, and an underwater park, you can enjoy a variety of picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, skin and scuba diving, fishing, and camping. The weather can be changeable along the Northern California Coast. Even summertime can be cool, as fog hugs the coastline and ocean winds chill the air. We recommend layered clothing for your visit.

Park Info

Day Use Info

Camping Info

No Drones Allowed in Park

• The noise and sight of drones can alter other people’s enjoyment of nature.
• A drone hovering nearby can feel intrusive and threatening.
• Drones can capture photographs and video without someone’s permission.
• Drones mimic the behavior of predatory birds and can frighten wildlife.

For these reasons State Park units in the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District do not allow launching, landing or the operation of drones on State Park property.

Special Events

Special Events are activities which are beyond the normal scope of recreation and operations conducted in units under control of the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Special event permits allow short term use of Department lands or facilities for such purposes as sporting events (trail runs, bike races, fishing competitions), historical pageants and festivals, film productions, scientific research within school groups, mushroom foraging events, large reunions, weddings and receptions, banquets, or similar types of activities.

Permits are required for special events when:

• fees are charged by the event sponsor beyond the regular State Park Facility Use Fees
• the Department has determined the event will create a greater potential hazard or liability to the State than incurred through typical operations
• when the activity includes the exclusive use of an area within the park
• when the activity interferes significantly with the public’s use of an area
• when additional staffing or staff time is required
• where items or services are sold.

If you have any questions pertaining to special events or if you are curious if your get together would need a special event permit, please email russianriver.specialevents@parks.ca.gov.