Timber Cove Campground and Boat Landing
About
Timber Cove Campground and Boat Landing is a public ocean beach in California, about a mile from the community of Timber Cove. It's a simple stop with restrooms on site, and a fee is charged. Dogs are allowed, so it works for visitors bringing a pet along. The weather here stays mild year-round. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Fort Ross show highs in the upper 50s to low 60s from December through March, and highs around 65 to 67°F from July through September, with lows in the upper 40s. Several other outings sit within a few miles. South Trail and Fort Ross Flow Trail are both under 3 miles away, and Salt Point State Park is about 5 miles off. Paddlers can head to the South Fork Gualala River, roughly 5 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Timber Cove Campground and Boat Landing
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, 2 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
- South TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Fort Ross Flow TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Prarie TrailHiking3 mi
- Quarry, TheRock climbing4.6 mi
- Call Box RocksRock climbing4.7 mi
- South Fork Gualala RiverCanoeing5 mi
- Salt Point State ParkRock climbing5.1 mi
- Russian Gulch CreekCanoeing7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
