State park

Sonoma Coast State Park

Sonoma Coast State Park is a state park in Sonoma County, California. Day use costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: Call the park.

Sonoma Coast State Park
Photo: Anlace, CC BY-SA 3.0

Sonoma Coast State Park map

Sonoma Coast State 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

Sonoma Coast State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Entry to Sonoma Coast State Park costs $10.00 per vehicle. Hours: Call the park.
No, day use at Sonoma Coast State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Sonoma Coast State Park.

Before you go

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

Camping at Sonoma Coast State Park

Sonoma Coast State Park has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Kortum Trail (moderate) Coastal trail beginning at Wright's Beach
  • Shell Beach to Pomo Canyon Trail (3.5 mi one way, moderate) From Shell Beach parking lot over the hill to Pomo Canyon Campground
  • Red Hill Trail Loop (1.25 mi loop, moderate) Loop on Red Hill near Bodega Head area trails
  • Vista Trail (0.7 mi loop, easy) Accessible asphalt trail overlooking coastal bluffs

What to see

  • Overlook Vista Trail Overlook Accessible bluff-top views of the Sonoma Coast
  • Overlook Bodega Head Headland with hiking trails to sandy coves and scenic views
  • Rock formation Arched Rock Coastline Rock bluffs and headlands separating beaches along 17 miles of coast

Public lands next to Sonoma Coast State Park

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