Russian Gulch Sp Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter. Opens in May with reservations available through Labor Day. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance starting in May.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
About
Russian Gulch State Park Campground sits in a lush, heavily forested canyon two miles north of Mendocino along Highway 1. The campground includes 26 standard family campsites, four equestrian campsites with corrals and water troughs, and one group site, all nestled among coastal redwoods. The park combines nearly 1.5 miles of windswept ocean frontage with a three-mile leafy canyon leading to a 36-foot waterfall. With 15 miles of trails, visitors can explore shady forest paths like the Fern Canyon Trail to the waterfall, or coastal routes including the Headlands Trail with views of the Pacific and the dramatic Devil's Punchbowl, a 100-foot by 60-foot collapsed sea cave. The beach at the mouth of Russian Gulch Creek offers swimming, tide pool exploring, rock fishing, and SCUBA diving opportunities. A paved three-mile bicycle trail provides additional recreation options. The park's climate features winter rainclouds and cool summer fogs that typically burn off by mid-morning, supporting thriving coast redwood forests. Spring brings wildflower displays across the foggy headlands. Maximum RV and trailer length is 24 feet. Pets are allowed in the campground and on beaches but restricted from most trails. The park is known for being compared to Point Lobos on the Big Sur Coast for its scenic beauty.
Directions
The park is 2 miles north of the town of Mendocino on Highway 1. Turn west onto Brest Rd, then turn south onto Point Cabrillo Rd. Proceed south to the park entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Russian Gulch Sp Group Camping Area 0.2mi
- Van Damme Sp Group Camping Area 3.6mi
- Van Damme Sp Campground 3.8mi
- Van Damme Sp Hike/bike Campsite 4.0mi
- Mackerricher Sp Cleone Group Campground 11mi
- Mackerricher Sp Campground 11mi
- Westport-union Landing Sb Campground 24mi
- Azalea Campground 25mi
- Cabin Colony 25mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 24ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 937-5804 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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