Salt Point State Park

25050 CA-1, Jenner, CA 95450, United States

Contact: (707) 847-3221

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=453

$35per night

RV/TrailersThis campground allows RVs or Trailers at some campsites

This campground has NO Electric hookups

This campground has NO sewer hookups

This campground has NO water hookups

This campground has NO showers on site

This campground is pet-friendly. Bring your pals!

This campground has accessibility campsites and features

Updated 2023-08-22

Overview

Salt Point State Park is a fascinating area along the Sonoma County coast. With nine miles of rugged coastline, with numerous activities to choose from.

The ocean can be dangerous but visitors to the area enjoy inland hiking and exploring the Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve. Located off Highway 1, 90 miles north of San Francisco, this area has over 20 miles of hiking and equestrian trails.

The park has two campgrounds - a smaller one called Gerstle Cove which is near the shore and the main campground called Woodside, which is shady and tucked apart from the highway noise. Woodside Campground has 79 campsites in two loops - lower and upper, while Gerstle has 30.

All campsites can accommodate tents, RVs up to 36 feet, and trailers up to 31 feet. Wheelchair-accessible sites are available in Woodside but not in Gerstle Cove. There are also a few Hike & Bike sites near the ranger’s station.

There are no hookups in either campground or a dump station, but each campsite is provided with its picnic table and fire ring. Within the campgrounds, there are restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, and an amphitheater for group activities but no showers.

Dogs are allowed at Salt Point State Park as long as they are kept on a leash and always attended to. There is also a group camping site at Gerstle Cove that can accommodate up to 40 people, but the group site doesn’t allow any pets.

Gerstle Cove is open all year round and is first-come, first-served from October to March, while Woodside is open from April through early September.

Best Campsites at Salt Point State Park

Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Salt Point State Park.

Sites 56, 59, 98

Accessible campsites
Proximity to restrooms
Proximity to water faucets

Sites 34, 35, 36, 37, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 87, 88, 89, 90

Proximity to hiking trails
Proximity to water faucets

Sites 32, 33, 51, 53, 75, 75, 95, 96

Secluded, private area
Proximity to restrooms

Sites 31, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74

Proximity to Camp Host
Downside: proximity to Parking Area and entrance station, might experience more noise in this area

Unique Experiences

Check out the marine life at Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve, an underwater park that is one of the 22 marine protected areas in the state.
Go on a paddling adventure at their kayaking and canoeing areas. Although swimming is not allowed, there are some safe inlets and bays where you can paddle. Always check with the rangers before heading out.
Go exploring on the 20 miles of hiking trails and check out the Salt Point Trail with views of the rugged coastline and beautiful rock landscapes.
Go fishing with a spear or rod and reel everywhere by the protected Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve.
Check out some boulders at Salt Point and climb a few rocks.
Go on a guided horseback tour along one of the numerous hiking trails.
Spend some time wildlife watching and try to spot pelicans, ospreys, deer, bobcats, and foxes.
Cross your fingers and hope to see a gray whale in the ocean!

Salt Point State Park Campground Rules

Pet Friendly

Yes

Max Trailer/RV Length

31 feet for trailers, 36 for RVs

Max Length of Stay

Not sure

Max People per Site

Max Vehicles per Site

2 (1 free, $8 for second vehicle)

Fires Allowed

Yes

Salt Point State Park Reservation Information

Reservations Allowed?

Reservations Required?

You can make reservations to secure a campsite in Salt Point State Park online at https://www.reservecalifornia.com/Web/ or by calling (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM. The booking window will be from 2 days to 6 months before your arrival date. The standard fee for each campsite is $35/night and there will be an additional $8/night per vehicle. The fee for a hike and bike will be $5/night, and if you’d like to go overflow camping in a self-contained vehicle it will cost $30/night.

Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:

Park selections
The date you wish to start camping
Type and size of camping equipment
Number of people that will occupy the campsite
Number of nights you wish to camp
Alternative park and camping date choices
Your phone number and area code
Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
Mailing address

Group Camping Reservations

Group camping is only available at Gerstle Cove. It can be reserved at https://www.reservecalifornia.com/ or by calling (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM. The cost of group camping will be $200 for the site which can accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. You will be charged an extra $8 for every extra vehicle.

Campsite Reservation Cancellations

If you ever need to cancel or change your reservation dates, contact https://www.reservecalifornia.com/ or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) by 6 PM a day before your arrival date. After that window, you’ll be charged a $7.99 cancellation fee, your first night’s fee, and your reservation fee will be forfeited. Please note that your $7.99 reservation fee will be non-refundable, no matter the circumstances.

Salt Point State Park Campground Cost

Standard Site

$35

Activities

Fishing

Snorkeling

Swimming

Wildlife Viewing

Stargazing

Nature Trails

Scuba Diving

Surfing / Windsurfing

Hiking

Bike Trails

Horseback Riding

Canoeing / Kayaking

Whale Watching

Picnicking

Historic Sites

Boating

Photography

Amenities

RV/Trailers

Hookups

Pull Through Spots

Pet Friendly

ADA Sites

Showers

Campfire Rings

Grills

Picnic Tables

Campground Host

Restrooms

Visitors/Rec Center

Potable Water

Ranger Station

Storage Lockers

Wood for Sale

Cell Service

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Nearby Campgrounds to Salt Point State Park

Gerstle Cove Campground

Gerstle Cove is one of the two campgrounds, the other being Woodside. It is way smaller than Woodside with only 30 sites compared to Woodside’s 79 sites. However, it is open year round while Woodside is only open from September to April.

Gerstle Cove is nearer the shore which means it can get windier and is less private than the shade of Woodside, which is tucked inland. Both sites have the same fee ($35) and they do not have hookups, showers, or a dump station.

Wright's Beach

Wright’s Beach is between Bodega Beach and Jenner, with many sites right on the shoreline. With only 27 sites, it is way smaller than the two campgrounds at Salt Point. It also doesn’t have group camping facilities while Salt Point’s Gerstle Cove campground can accommodate 40 campers.

They too, do not have hookups, a dump station, or showers. Like Gerstle Cove, they are open year round, unlike Salt Point’s Woodside campground which is only open from April to September.

Bodega Dunes

One notable difference is that Bodega Dunes has a dump station and paid showers but both campgrounds at Salt Point do not. Bodega Dunes is open all year round while the main campground in Salt Point, Woodside, is only open from April to September.

With 99 campsites, Bodega Dunes is about the same size as both campgrounds with a combined site count of 109. They are both the same price, $35 per night.