Salt Point State Park
Notice: Partial Closure — Woodside Fire — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 847-3221
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Due the ongoing Woodside Fire, Woodside Campground will be closed through Thursday, August 6 and reopen Friday, August 7. Thank you for yourpatience as we continue fire suppression operations on hotspots and flare-ups.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Fire restriction Partial Closure — Woodside FireDue the ongoing Woodside Fire, Woodside Campground will be closed through Thursday, August 6 and reopen Friday, August 7. Thank you for your patience… (more)
Due the ongoing Woodside Fire, Woodside Campground will be closed through Thursday, August 6 and reopen Friday, August 7. Thank you for your patience as we continue fire suppression operations on hotspots and flare-ups.
Posted by the park 2026-08-04. Official alert
Overview
In Sonoma County, about 23 miles southwest of Cloverdale, Salt Point State Park covers about 5,656 acres.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Sunrise to Sunset _______________________ Notice: Please call the Salt Point phone number for site specifics regarding trailer, camper, and motorhome size
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
| Bus, Large | $100 |
| Bus, Small | $50 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00 • Bus, Large: $100.00 • Bus, Small: $50.00
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: hiking trails and beach areas.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs are allowed on-leash in the campground, on paved areas, and on trails from campground to cove. Dogs are prohibited on hiking trails and beach areas.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping Info
Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping, RV Access
Max trailer: 31 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 36 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingFishingSnorkeling and scubaSurfingGeocachingHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ 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
Salt Point State Park features over six miles of rugged coastline with rocky promontories, pounding surf, and multiple panoramic views. It is located on Highway One, about 30 very winding miles north of Jenner and 90 miles north of San Francisco. Phone (707) 847-3221 for more information.
Camping
Gerstle Cove Campground: Three campsites (#7, #8, and #24) are accessible including tables, fire ring and water spigots. Parking, route, and restroom near site #8 is accessible.
Woodside Campground: Three campsites (#56, #59, and #98) are generally accessible. The restroom building near site #98 is accessible.
Picnic Area
Gerstle Cove Day-Use Area: Three accessible tables are provided overlooking Gerstle Cove. Parking, routes, and restroom are accessible. A fish cleaning station is also provided.
Read more from the park
Trails
The Salt Point Trail is a 0.46 mile accessible loop trail from the Gerstle Cove day-use parking area. This loop trail offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean as it hugs the rugged coastline of Northern Sonoma County. The surface is asphalt and compacted soil. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking and restroom are provided at the day-use area.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Salt Point Trail 3% Average 1% Average 5 FT Average Asphalt & Soil
7% Maximum 3% Maximum 4 FT Minimum
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 25050 Coast Hwy
Cazadero, CA 95421 - Nearest town
- Cloverdale — about 23 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.5671, -123.3327
- Phone
- (707) 847-3221
- russianriver.specialevents@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
We are in the process of creating directions for this park.
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)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Salt point landscape.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Angrylambie
“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