State park

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is a state park in Sonoma County, California. Day use costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: 8:00 AM to one hour after official sunset.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Photo: Cromis, CC BY 3.0

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve map

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: 8:00 AM to one hour after official sunset.
No, day use at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Pioneer Nature Trail (1.5 mi round trip, easy) ADA self-guided loop through the grove; dogs not allowed on dirt trails
  • Pioneer Nature Trail via picnic area (1.7 mi round trip, easy) Suggested walk to Armstrong Tree and picnic area; dogs not allowed
  • Discovery Trail (easy) Braille interpretive panels and a tree-hugging platform.

What to see

  • Feature Colonel Armstrong Tree Oldest tree in the grove, about 1,400 years old
  • Historic site Forest Theater Outdoor amphitheater in the redwood grove
  • Feature Icicle Tree Coast redwood showing unusual burl formations