State park
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is a state park in Mendocino County, California, 15 miles from Comptche.
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve map
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- No, day use at Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is 15 miles from Comptche. It is 13 miles from Ukiah.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve.
Before you go
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is 15 miles from Comptche. It is 13 miles from Ukiah.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Trails
- Montgomery Trail Steep 0.3-mile start to Kellieowen Grove; pets not permitted
What to see
- Feature Kellieowen Grove Majestic old-growth redwoods along Montgomery Creek
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)