What does it cost to visit Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Entry to Fort Ross State Historic Park costs $40.00 per vehicle. Hours: Please see updated hours below.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Fort Ross State Historic Park?

No, day use at Fort Ross State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

What are the visitor center hours at Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Visitor Center between the hours of 10am and 4:30pm (as of September 28, 2026).

Are dogs allowed at Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Fort Ross State Historic Park.

State park

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Fort Ross State Historic Park is a state park in Sonoma County, California, 12 miles from Jenner. Day use costs $40.00 per vehicle. Hours: Please see updated hours below.

Fort Ross State Historic Park map

Fort Ross State Historic Park 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

: Fort Ross State Historic Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Fort Ross State Historic Park costs $40.00 per vehicle. Hours: Please see updated hours below.
: No, day use at Fort Ross State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Fort Ross State Historic Park is 12 miles from Jenner. It is 45 miles from Santa Rosa.
: Visitor Center between the hours of 10am and 4:30pm (as of September 28, 2026).
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Fort Ross State Historic Park.

Before you go

Fort Ross State Historic Park is 12 miles from Jenner. It is 45 miles from Santa Rosa.

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

Camping at Fort Ross State Historic Park

Fort Ross State Historic Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

Reef Campground Trail (1 mi one way, easy) Coastal access from fort area
Sandy Cove Trail (0.5 mi one way, easy) Beach below the fort

What to see

Historic site Fort Ross compound 1812 Russian-American fur trade fort
Historic site Rotchev House Oldest surviving structure at Fort Ross

Public lands next to Fort Ross State Historic Park

BLM unitFort Ross State Historic Park borders California Coastal National Monument.
State parkSonoma Coast State Park is 0.8 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
State parkSalt Point State Park is 2.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449 (accessed 2026-09-29)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)