Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 937-5804
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Ongoing trails project currently underway at Montgomery Woods, parking will be limited, please park responsibly.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Mendocino County, about 12 miles northwest of Ukiah, Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve covers about 2,690 acres.
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Seasons/Climate: The weather can be changeable. Summer temperatures can reach the high 80s in July, while in winter, they can dip below 40 degrees. Rain often falls between November and April.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the trail or in the reserve.
Are dogs allowed? • Except for service animals, pets are not permitted on the trail or in the reserve.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
PicnickingWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Head to the heart of the Coast Range and step into the majesty of Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. You'll find a world rich in solitude, silence, and remarkable groves of coast redwoods. The reserve is open for day use only- no camping allowed. Phone (707) 937-5804 for more information.
Picnic Area
A small shaded picnic area at the trail head to the Montgomery Trail is generally accessible, including the route to the picnic area, parking, and vault restroom.
Exhibits/Programs
Interpretive panels at the picnic area are generally accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 21600 Orr Springs Rd
Ukiah, CA 95482 - Nearest town
- Ukiah — about 12 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.2350, -123.3960
- Phone
- (707) 937-5804
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Located about 15 miles east of the town of Comptche, on a hard-packed gravel road. It can also be reached over 13 miles of paved road by traveling west from Ukiah past Orr's Mineral Hot Springs resort.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology