Russian Gulch State Park
About
Russian Gulch State Park is a public beach in California, about 1.6 miles from the town of Mendocino. It's a straightforward stop for a day at the shore, with restrooms and accessible access on site. A fee is charged, and dogs are allowed, so it works for visitors bringing a pet along. Summer and early fall are the driest and mildest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 65°F from July through September, with only a few wet days a month. Winter brings highs in the low 50s and rain on more than half the days. Several short hikes start close by. South Headlands Trail and Headlands Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, and South Trail is about 0.6 miles off. For a longer outing, the Caspar Uplands Trail lies roughly 2 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Russian Gulch State Park
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–65°F and lows of 45–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Bragg 5 N, CA weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan52° high40° low
- Feb54° high41° low
- Mar55° high41° low
- Apr57° high42° low
- May60° high45° low
- Jun63° high47° low
- Jul65° high49° low
- Aug65° high50° low
- Sep65° high49° low
- Oct62° high46° low
- Nov56° high43° low
- Dec52° high40° low
Nearby
- South Headlands TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Headlands TrailHiking0.3 mi
- South TrailHiking0.6 mi
- North Boundary TrailHiking1.8 mi
- North TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Fern Canyon TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Caspar Uplands TrailHiking2 mi
- South Fork Noyo RiverCanoeing7.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
