Established Camping
Reef Campground — Fort Ross State Historic Park
About
State Park
Effective April 8, 2018, REEF CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
LegendFort Ross Reef Campground
Just south of Fort Ross itself in a not well marked turn is the Fort Ross Reef Campground. It is small - not many sites. There is also a day use area that appears to be a favortie of scuba divers. I had driven by many times on trips up the coast when the gate was locked.
Primitive sites with table and fire ring.
Might be tough to get down there with a large RV or trailer. When I was there most of the RVs' were on the back of trucks or they were tent campers like me.
But it was open once so gave it a shot. Tucked away in the trees I found it is be a nice spot. Definitely good for surf fishing. I did some tidepooling as well. No reservations but I went right in and had a choice of a few spots. Access to the coast with a short walk is always a plus in my book.
Some of the sites are a bit tight. Some are just right by the highway so go further down the road. There is also poison oak in the brush so keep an eye out.
Location
Reef Campground — Fort Ross State Historic Park is located in California
Directions
The park is 12 miles north of Jenner on Highway One. From Highway 101 there are two routes to the fort: From Petaluma Highway 101. Take the East Washington Street exit. Go west (left). Washington turns into Bodega Avenue, which after a few more name changes, turns into Highway 1 North and takes you to Bodega Bay. This route is a straight shot--much easier to drive than it looks on the map. At Bodega Bay, follow Highway One North. From Santa Rosa Highway 101. Go past downtown exits for Santa Rosa. Just north of town, take the River Road exit. Go west (left). River Road will turn into Highway 116 in Guerneville. Follow 116 west, then follow signs to Highway One North towards Jenner and Fort Ross.
Address
19005 Coast Highway One
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Coordinates
38.50800088 N
123.22800082 W