Gualala Point Regional Park, managed by Sonoma County Regional Parks, sits along the Gualala River beneath a canopy of redwood and Bay Laurel trees, with 19 drive-in sites and six walk-in sites spread across forested ground. The walk-in sites along the river, particularly site E, draw consistent praise from reviewers who prioritize water proximity over convenience. The campground is compact, and the tree cover is dense enough that late-autumn campers have noted near-complete shade even during daylight hours.
Each site includes a bear box, picnic table, and fire ring. The bathrooms are individual units with toilet, sink, soap, and paper towels, and coin-operated showers run $2 for three minutes. Sophie S. describes the facilities as "flat and the bathroom was very clean with flushing toilets." Firewood is available from the camp host for $10, with wheelbarrows provided to haul it back to your site. No cell service is available at the campground.
A trail from the campground passes under Highway 1 and connects to the beach, roughly 1.5 miles away. Kayak and canoe launches onto the river are accessible directly from camp. Camp fees also cover parking at the day-use area across the road, which has its own trailhead with both paved and dirt paths to the coast. The town of Gualala is within a short drive for resupply. Nearby, Gualala River Redwood Park provides another forested riverside option for those wanting to compare sites in the area.
RV campers should note the 9-foot height limit and limited pad lengths. Several reviewers found that camper vans up to 18 feet fit at some sites, but larger rigs will struggle. Raccoons have been reported around food at dinner, so bear box use is worth taking seriously. Reservations fill up, especially on weekends, so booking in advance is advisable, particularly from late spring through early fall.
Description
Gualala Point camping features a small campground set among the Gualala River redwoods on the east side of Highway 1.
Nineteen sites are available for tents, trailers and RVs, though no hook-ups are available. Generator hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Six sites are walk-in, located in a dense grove of bay trees a short distance from campground parking. One site is reserved for visitors arriving on foot or by bicycle.
Restrooms have flush toilets, electrical outlets and a coin-operated shower ($2 for 5 minutes). There is also a dump station.
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Map & DirectionsGualala Point Regional Park is located in California near Gualala
Address
42401 Hwy 1
Gualala, CA 95445
Coordinates
38.76151051 N
123.51467797 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Santa Rosa, CA
- 2 hrs 9 min from Vallejo, CA
- 2 hrs 13 min from Napa, CA
- 2 hrs 22 min from San Francisco, CA
























































