Russian River
About
Russian River is a public beach in California, about half a mile from the town of Jenner. There is no fee to visit. Temperatures here stay mild all year. Late summer into early fall is the warmest stretch, with typical highs around 67°F in August and September and lows near 48 to 50°F, based on averages from the nearby Ft Ross weather station. Winter is cooler, with typical highs around 57°F in December and January. Super Slab, a climbing area, sits less than half a mile away. Raptor Ridge Trail and Sea to Sky Trail both start about a mile out, and paddlers can head to Russian Gulch Creek, about 3 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Russian River
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–67°F and lows of 43–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Ross, CA weather station, 7.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan57° high42° low
- Feb59° high42° low
- Mar59° high42° low
- Apr60° high43° low
- May62° high45° low
- Jun66° high46° low
- Jul65° high48° low
- Aug67° high50° low
- Sep67° high48° low
- Oct66° high47° low
- Nov61° high44° low
- Dec57° high42° low
Nearby
- Super SlabRock climbing0.4 mi
- Raptor Ridge TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Sea to Sky TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Loggers Lament TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Sea CragRock climbing2.8 mi
- Main RockRock climbing2.8 mi
- Russian Gulch CreekCanoeing3.3 mi
- Austin CreekCanoeing7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
