Russian Gulch State Park

Category: State park in Mendocino, California

Address: CA-1, Mendocino, CA 95460, USA

Phone: +17079375804

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

Mayuresh Dani

Apr 4, 2022

Beautiful park. We drove here and bought a day parking pass. We chose the waterfall trail. The trail was beautiful. We took bikes right until 0.7 miles to the end of the trail and then walked up to the waterfall. We caught a couple of Banana snails too! Added a picture of the beautiful creature. Not as much water as I had expected. The waterfall was small. Added pictures for everyone to see. It took us a couple of hours to complete the trail. All in all a beautiful trail.

Amanda Nagle

Jan 9, 2022

My husband and I were in the area for a couple of days and decided to hike the ~2.5 mile loop to the waterfall. It was chilly, so make sure to dress warmly. We had an amazing time. It has just recently rained, so the waterfall was amazing!

Rola Barbakh

Nov 24, 2021

Worth a stop! Drive down and hike the trail to the view of the rainbow bridge and the devils pit i think it was called. Easy flat trail less than a mile with amazing views

Lanakila Rodrigues

Oct 25, 2021

Beautiful, CLEAN, and safe. ALSO has clean restrooms, near beach parking and camping. Great place for a picnic, or family day. Dogs welcome ($6.00 charge for entry/per car) worth it!

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Questions & Answers

Can you camp for free?

Kimmy Beaver | Jul 26, 2021
Jennifer Singleton | Jul 27, 2021

No you cannot camp for free here

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Is the park open on the weekends?

gerardo Duran | Jan 22, 2021
terry gilmore | Jan 23, 2021

It is usually open 7 days a week. But as with most things nowadays, it is best to call and check on the day in question. All schedules on life are subject to change with or without notice. 😁😁😁

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Are dogs allowed in park on a leash?

R Carter | Jan 23, 2020
Kevin Maddux | Jan 24, 2020

Only in the park...no dogs are allowed on trails

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How far is the hike to the waterfall?

jesse aguilar | Jan 23, 2020
Michael Wu | Jan 24, 2020

2 miles

Ate dogs allowed on the trail to the waterfall?

David D Perry | Jan 23, 2019
Jim | Jan 24, 2019

No, but dogs are allowed on the Headlands Trail!

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Can you get wet?

Citlaly Lopez | Jan 23, 2019
Joel Higuera | Jan 24, 2019

Yes, you definitely can!

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Does there happen to be a power outlet in the bathroom there to blow up an air mattress?

Corlynn Messer | Jan 23, 2019
John Becker | Jan 24, 2019

Main bathroom down by beach has a power outlet

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Is there any place for free camping in the area?

Yuriy Honcharuk | Jan 23, 2019
John Becker | Jan 24, 2019

Only free camping is in Jackson State Forest. Hard to get a spot.

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Are dogs allowed on trails?

Kevin Young | Jun 26, 2021
Sandy Mathias | Jun 27, 2021

not on the trails into the woods. dogs are permitted on the beach and on the trails west of US1

Do they charge for parking for day use?

Kameron Kolding | Jan 22, 2021
Matt Wigton | Jan 23, 2021

They do. It's a State Park $8 for the day

Is there an rv dump facility and potable water?

janette herrin | Jan 22, 2021
Juli | Jan 23, 2021

I believe so... we live close by so haven't camped there but been many times to hike and see the beautiful waterfall there is also a lovely little beach as well.

Is there service there?

Dalton Cox | Jan 23, 2020
Stuart Intrery | Jan 24, 2020

If you're talking cell it's spotty.

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Is hunting allowed during deer season?

Austin Bowen | Jan 23, 2020
Keith Basham | Jan 24, 2020

At no time is hunting permitted in the park. No catch, no kill, no trap at any time. Access to fishing from the beach and bluffs only, and then only with license, or dueing season. Abalone hunts are seasonal and restricted due to low populations.

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Is this beach handicap accessible?

Rajesh Chamarthy | Jan 23, 2020
Mario de Sa Campos | Jan 24, 2020

Yes, but there is a shallow stream between the parking lot and the shore.

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Are there creeks you can float or inner-tube down?

Kathie Frobenius | Jan 23, 2020
Jason Langheine | Jan 24, 2020

No, the creek wasn't suitable for that. You can go down and float around where it meets the sea. That area might be nice in an inner tube but it's very calm.

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If your going camping how much is it per person or family

Citlaly Lopez | Jan 23, 2019
Citlaly Lopez | Jan 24, 2019

Is it like for family or per person?

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Is there a walk-in hiker/biker area?

Earl Magpiong | Jan 23, 2019
Jason Langheine | Jan 24, 2019

The trail to the waterfall is paved for a good distance. Bikes are allowed as far as the trail is paved. There is a bike rack where the pavement ends. No bikes beyond that point.

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are there any campsites with electricity

Sharon Fleury | Jan 23, 2019
ACE HYE | Jan 24, 2019

Bring a generator

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How close is ice available?

Ron Harris | Jan 23, 2019
Rick Vega | Jan 24, 2019

About 15 to 20 minutes north or south.

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When is campground open?

Karen Holaday | Jan 23, 2019
Doug Minton | Jan 24, 2019

You can go on the California State park website. Im sure its open year round, its best to reserve a site

are there hook-ups at Russian gulch?

wendy okeefe | Jan 23, 2018
John E Henderson | Jan 24, 2018

Check with the rangers, it may be closed temporarily

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