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Russian Gulch State Park

44650 Surfwood Dr., Mendocino, California 95460 USA

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Opens Fri 8a
  • Independent
  • Pet Friendly
  • Not Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • Public
    Restrooms
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“check out Devil's Punch Bowl”

Russian Gulch State Park was acquired in 1933 through gifts of land and money by A. Johnston and the County of Mendocino to match State Park funds.  The park has 7,630 feet of ocean frontage. With its rugged headlands thrusting out into the blue Pacific, the park is thought of by many as the north coast's rival of Point Lobos.  One of the many features of the headlands is the "blow hole." Its formation was made by the incessant pounding of waves against the coastal headlands. A tunnel has been formed which comes inland about 200 feet, and at its end the earth has caved away forming a hole 100 feet across and 60 feet deep; one can look into this flower and plant-lined pit and watch the surging sea at high tide. 

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6 people have reviewed this location

Ratings Summary

4.8 Access
4.5 Location
4.5 Cleanliness
4.0 Site Quality
5.0 Noise

Cell Coverage

Verizon 5G

Confirmed by 3 users | Last reported on May 18, 2021

AT&T 5G

Confirmed by 1 users | Last reported on August 15, 2018
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Reviewed by
Campendium

August 15, 2018
Rated

Casper RV park has free WiFi, otherwise I don’t think there is anywhere else close to camp at with cell service. This campground was full so we didn’t stay.

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5 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
5 Site Quality
5 Noise

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machado1751

  • 9 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 19, 2019
Rated

We arrived after the ranger booth was closed for the night, but found our campsite assignment written in the window. We were at 17. 18 and 19 were stacked right next to it, lending very little privacy, but they both had signs that read “Reserved or Closed”, which meant we were all by ourselves in the small little area. The showers were $1 for 5 minutes and were a short walk from the site, we could see the shower building from our camp. Campsite numbers 23 and up were a little more spread out and afforded more privacy, but there were no showers on that side of the campground. We never had the chance to check out the beach - 11 am check out crept up on us and we packed to leave. No cell service until you get back up the hill to the entrance of the park. Raccoon boxes are available, and we did see some eyes on our evening walk, but they did not cause trouble. We were told that a bear had been spotted about a month before.

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machado1751 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $45.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 17

5 Access
5 Location
4 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon

  • 59 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
September 19, 2019
Rated

Narrow steep curvy “one lane” driveway under the hwy 1 bridge down to sites
Driving real slow and meeting nobody makes it a non event however I would hate to meet a careless driver or have to reverse up to allow up hill traffic to pass
Sites were a bit difficult to back into as the angle of the site and the two foot high wood stumps road delineation markers across from sites were difficult to manouver past without the front passenger side hitting the stumps if your site is on your left
This is more of an issue in low light
No road traffic noise from the hwy 1 bridge which is overhead and not too far away
Clean bathrooms

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roadtripper733936 would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $33.00

Days Stayed: 2

Site Number: 11and 4

4 Access
5 Location
5 Cleanliness
4 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon

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Reviewed by
Campendium

May 18, 2021
Rated

Pretty nice, not the greatest but definitely worth a go. Has GREAT hiking trails out of the campground but unfortunately we forgot dogs aren’t allowed on state park trails so we couldn’t do the fern trail which is why we went. Easy walkable access to the ocean.

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This reviewer would stay here again

Nightly Rate: $45.00

Days Stayed: 1

Site Number: 13

5 Access
3 Location
4 Cleanliness
3 Site Quality
5 Noise

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Verizon

Reviewed by
griffyn79

  • 2 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
April 08, 2021
Rated

This place was amazing and the staff was very helpful and informative. They charge $40 for camping spot (we had an RV) and it was so beautiful and quiet. The waterfall was a great hike and had two benches where me and my family had a nice little lunch! The beach below are the bridge is a fantastic spot for pictures! We would definitely love to come back!

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Lesli Peterson

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October 12, 2020
Rated 5.0

There is a beautiful beach here along with a cool hiking trail and an awesome campground. Good or bad we did not have any Verizon signal when we were there.

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Reviewed by
courtmarie10

  • 6 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 21, 2015
Rated 4.0

Very pretty beach with good hiking. Coast $8 for parking but it's well worth the views. The trees block some of the cool breeze off the ocean so it's more tolerable for swimming.

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Russian Gulch State Park

44650 Surfwood Dr.
Mendocino, California
95460 USA
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  • Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Pets Allowed
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    Restrooms
  • Unknown
    Wifi
  • Unavailable
    Wheelchair Accessible
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    Credit Cards Accepted
Affiliation
State park or forest
Last Nightly Rate
45.0
Longest Vehicle Length Reported
24.0
Lowest Nightly Rate
33.0
Max Length
24 ft
Max Stay
14
Season End
October
Season Start
April
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    Paved Sites
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    Fifty Amp
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    Full Hookup
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    Rec Facilities
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    Dump Station
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    Age Restricted
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    Boondock
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    Firewood
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    Laundry
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    Mobile Homes
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    Permit Required
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    Potable Water
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    Public Water
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