Accessible Features at Russian Gulch SP
Accessible Features at California State Parks | Russian Gulch SP | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions
Overview
Russian Gulch State Park includes the heavily forested Russian Gulch Creek Canyon and some interesting features along its coastal headlands. It is located two miles north of Mendocino on Highway 1. Phone (707) 937-5804 for more information.Camping
Campsite 21 is generally accessible. Assistance may be needed with water and facilities. Adjacent restroom is generally accessible and may permit front transfers. Shower offers lower shower heads, but may require assistance reaching controls from folding bench.Trails
The Fern Canyon Trail begins at the end of the Russian Gulch Campground Road. Accessible parking is available at the trailhead. The trail meanders along Russian Gulch Creek for .9 miles through dense north coast redwood forest and riparian environments. Seasonally, visitors may see Salmon and Steelhead migrating upstream to spawn. At 3 points along the way, users will cross 4’ wide rock armored crossings that allow water from above slope seeps to cross the trail. The trail is typically 8’ wide except at these crossings. .| Trail Name | Running Slope | Cross Slope | Trail Width | Trail Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Canyon Trail | 2% Average | 2% Average | 8 FT Average | Soil |
| 5% Maximum | 7% Maximum | 4 FT Minimum |
Beach/Shore Access
Four beach wheelchairs are available for use along the Mendocino Coast: two are housed at MacKerricher State Park and two are housed at Van Damme State Park. Visitors are welcome to use these beach wheelchairs at any state beach along the Mendocino Coast; however, visitors must have the means to transport the beach wheelchair themselves (the wheelchairs are approximately 40 inches wide by 48 inches long by 40 inches tall and weigh approximately 60 pounds; the wheelchairs do not fold).Reservations are recommended and should be made at least seven days in advance, when possible. To reserve one of the beach wheelchairs, call the entrance kiosk at MacKerricher State Park at (707) 964-9112 or Van Damme State Park at (707) 937-0851. Unreserved beach wheelchairs may be checked out from the entrance kiosk on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.
Other Information
A recreation hall with kitchen, fireplace and restrooms may be used by groups and is accessible. Interior space is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are generally accessible.To request an update to this page, please contact the Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.