Gualala Point Regional Park

Sonoma County's Gualala Regional Park offers a wide range of activities from kayaking and fishing in the Gualala River Estuary to whale watching and beach combing along the long sandy beach.

Visitor Center

The small Visitor Center is staffed by volunteers and open on weekends during the summer. Visitors enjoy a variety of exhibits about the history of the area. The displays provide information about early California history, Native Americans who lived in the area, and the logging industry. A new glass wind-wall has been erected around the Visitor Center's patio so that guests can enjoy the view without being buffeted by the strong winds.

map of Gualala Point Regional Park, Sonoma County, CA

Kayak or Canoe up the Gualala River

The gentle flow of the Gualala River makes it a wonderful place to enjoy paddle sports. A short distance upstream the river passes through majestic redwood forests. Along the shore paddlers watch for fox, squirrels, deer, and eagles, and in the water, river otters, fish, and ducks. It is a great adventure for families with children.

Adventure Rents
Self-guided rentals of tandem and single kayaks and canoes for 2-hour, half day, or full day rates.

Visitor Center

Serge Posts

The ceremonial Serge Posts standing in the meadow at Gualala Point Regional Park were crafted by visiting Russian wood carvers. The Russian artists created the poles during the Days of Sakha Cultural Festival in June of 2014. A delegation from Yakutsk in eastern Russian attended the festival to pay tribute to their heritage in the region.

The poles were created from 40-foot-long Douglas fir and dedicated on the summer solstice.

Serge Posts, Gualala Point Regional Park, California

Sakha Cultural Festival

The Days of Sakha Cultural Festival was held in June 2014 held at the Gualala Arts Center and other locations along the coast in partnership with Fort Ross State Historic Park, Fort Ross Conservancy, and Sonoma County Regional Parks. Many activities took place at Gualala Point Regional Park. Events strengthen the bond of friendship between the community and the Yakut people of the Sakha Republic in the Russian Federation. The festival included art displays, theatrical performances, dance, music, and other cultural activities.
Gualala Arts - Sakha Cultural Festival Archive - 2014

Gualala Bluff Top Trail

The Gualala Bluff Top Trail begins in the park and follows the coast south for 3 miles through The Sea Ranch to Walk on Beach. There a short lateral trail leads out to Highway 1 and a small parking lot. The Bluff Trail and the Walk on Beach Trail are both part of the public access paths in Sea Ranch. Walkers should, of course, respect private property rights and remain on the trails. The beach is open to the public.

Sea Ranch Coast

Gualala Point Campground

Gualala Point Campground may be closed in the winter due to flooding. It is best to call ahead to check on the campground's status. (707) 785-2377 Set among the redwoods, the campground is bathed in shade.

The campground includes a single, coin-operated shower ($2 for 5 minutes). The campground host is seasonal. A 1.3-mile trail from the campground leads to the beach. Many campers at Gualala Point Campground have noted pesky mosquitoes.

Some sites are saved as first come, first served sites and may not be reserved. RVs longer than 24 feet are not recommended. Check-in time is 2:00 PM and checkout is noon. A maximum of 8 people may occupy one campsite. There is a $7 fee to make a reservation.

Gualala Point Camping Fees and Reservations

Fee: $37 per night for standard and walk-in sites. $35 during off-season (December 1 - April 30). Sonoma County residents and those with permanent disabilities may be eligible for discounted rates.
Camping fee includes one vehicle and one tow per site. Additional vehicles, $7 if space allows.
Campground Map: Gualala Point Campground Map
Hiker/Bicyclist Sites: $5 per person (first come, first served)
Dogs: $2 per night
Reservations: Sonoma County Parks Reservations

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Gualala River Redwood Park

46001 Gualala Road, Gualala, CA
Gualala River Redwood Park

Park Amenities: Among the redwoods along the Gualala River, private beach on river, store, fish and abalone cleaning station, group picnic area, outdoor games, playground, restrooms, showers, laundry
Campsites: 92 sites for tents or RVs, picnic table, fire ring, 30 amp, water spigot
Rates: $$
Reservations: (707) 884-3533

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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety