Salt Point State Park

25050 Highway One, Jenner, CA 95450 • (707) 847-3221

Salt Point State Park encompasses one of the first underwater parks in California. Check current
regulations for fishing in the area. Fishing is restricted at Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve, where marine life
is completely protected. The inland portion of the park features both grassland and forest areas. Popular
activities at Salt Point State Park include camping, picnicking, fishing, skin diving and scuba diving, as well as
hiking and whale watching.

PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry day or night. All amplified music must be off
into the park. Use the self-registration system by 10 p.m.
if the entrance station is closed. The campsite GENERATORS may be operated only between
fee covers one vehicle and one legally-towed-in the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
vehicle. Additional fees apply for extra vehicles.
BICYCLES: Mountain bikes are permitted
RESERVATIONS: Campsites fill up quickly on on fire roads from May 1 through October 31.
weekends from April to September. Reservations Bicycle riders under age 18 must wear a helmet.
are available from March 15 to October 31 by Bicycles ridden after dark must have a light.
calling (800) 444-7275, or by visiting www.parks. Please ride safely.
ca.gov. Reservations are strongly recommended.
DAY USE: Stump Beach offers picnic tables
OCCUPANCY: Eight persons maximum are near the parking lot and a primitive toilet with
allowed per campsite, including children. Walk-in no running water. A 1/4-mile trail leads down to
campsites are limited to six persons maximum. the beach. South Gerstle Cove also has picnic
VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles may be parked tables and a primitive toilet.
only in your assigned campsite. They must While enjoying your stay at Salt Point State
remain on the pavement and must not extend Park, please stay on the trails and do not
into the roadway beyond the campsite number disturb any plants, animals, or other natural
or limit line. One primary vehicle is included in features within the park. Consult Fish and
the camping fee. Please register all vehicles Game regulations before fishing and diving.
at the entrance station for your campsite
before parking. For current ocean conditions, go to
www.saltpointoceanconditions.com
CAMPSITES: All campsites are equipped with a
picnic table and a fire ring. Fires are permitted
in fire rings only. Purchase firewood at camp host
sites. Gathering of dead wood is prohibited;
it must be recycled into the soil.
Kruse Rhododendron
CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please vacate your State Reserve
Plantation
site by that time. Check-in time is 2 p.m. Salt Point State Park
DOGS must be kept on a leash no longer than
six feet and under adult supervision at all times.
Dogs are not permitted in the group camp or
the walk-in sites. Please clean up after your Timber Cove Rd.
pets. Dogs must be confined to a vehicle or
tent at night. Fort Ross Rd.
Fort Ross
SPEED LIMIT: The maximum speed limit is 15 State
mph. When pedestrians, bicyclists and children Historic Park Meyers
are present, even 15 mph might be too fast. Use Grade Cazadero
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good judgment.
QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. To 1
Pacific
ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone,
please do not disturb other campers, regardless Ocean Guerneville
Jenner
of the time of day or night.
NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing 116
devices must not be audible beyond your
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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275
(TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting
(800) 777-0369, 711, TTY relay service.
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