Salt Point State Park - United States

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About Salt Point State Park

RV quick facts for Salt Point State Park

DetailInformation
Max RV lengthTrailers 31 ft, motorhomes 36 ft
Full hookupsNone
Dump stationNone
Road restrictionsNarrow winding roads with hairpin turns, steep grades
Campground optionsGerstle Cove (30 family sites) and Woodside (79 sites), both without showers or electric hookups
Reservation windowMid-March through October recommended, especially weekends

RV Rentals Salt Point State Park

Salt Point State Park, CA, United States

How to get to Salt Point State Park

Salt Point State Park is located off Highway 1 near Jenner, approximately 90 miles north of San Francisco (2.5 hours drive). The nearest towns are Jenner (20 miles south) and Gualala (20 miles north), though services are limited. RVs must be no longer than 31 feet (trailers) or 36 feet (motorhomes); narrow winding roads with hairpin turns and steep grades make larger vehicles difficult to navigate. San Francisco International Airport is the nearest major airport, approximately 120 miles away.

Best time to visit Salt Point State Park

April and May offer ideal conditions with spring wildflowers and moderate crowds. June through September deliver warm weather and calm seas for water activities, though expect peak visitation and coastal fog. October through November bring clear skies and mild temperatures, ideal for photography and hiking. Winter months are quiet but bring heavy rainfall and challenging driving conditions on Highway 1.

Jan 95 mm
58°F - 37°F

Cool and wet with frequent rain

Feb 83 mm
59°F - 42°F

Wet period with frequent rain

Mar 75 mm
61°F - 43°F

Spring rains; wildflowers begin

Apr 60 mm
66°F - 45°F

Wildflowers in full bloom; ideal hiking conditions

May 25 mm
70°F - 47°F

Pleasant spring weather; lowest rainfall

Jun 5 mm
77°F - 52°F

Warm but foggy; peak season begins

Jul 1 mm
80°F - 53°F

Warmest month, very dry; fog common in mornings

Aug 2 mm
81°F - 53°F

Warmest period; fire restrictions may apply

Sep 5 mm
80°F - 53°F

Clear skies begin; fire restrictions continue

Oct 65 mm
72°F - 50°F

Fall clearing; excellent visibility for photography

Nov 120 mm
63°F - 45°F

Increasing rain; crowds diminish

Dec 214 mm
56°F - 41°F

Very wet; potential Highway 1 closures from landslides

Things to do at Salt Point State Park

  • Bluff Trail Loop Moderate
    RV parking available

    This scenic coastal bluff trail offers panoramic Pacific Ocean views and access to viewpoints including Sentinel Rock. The route is customizable, walk short loops or extend to 10+ miles one-way from Gerstle Cove. Mixed terrain with elevation change and excellent coastal vistas. californiacrossings.com/salt-point-state-park-guide/

  • Salt Point Trail to Stump Beach Easy
    RV parking available

    A 3-mile round trip trail rated highly by hikers, featuring level terrain across grassy bluffs with nonstop ocean views and access to tide pools. The trail crosses open grasslands along a jagged shoreline with minimal elevation gain. alltrails.com/parks/us/california/salt-point-state-park

  • Tide Pool Exploration at Gerstle Cove Easy
    RV parking available

    Gerstle Cove features a protected State Marine Reserve with abundant tide pools teeming with sea stars, anemones, chitons, and crabs. The sheltered cove provides safe access to explore colorful marine invertebrates and observe kelp forests. hikethenwine.com/tide-pooling-gerstle-cove-reserve/

  • Tafoni Trail Easy
    RV parking available

    A scenic trail showcasing the park's most distinctive geological features: honeycomb-like tafoni formations carved into sandstone cliffs. An observation deck provides close-up views of these intricate honeycomb patterns. californiacrossings.com/salt-point-state-park-guide/

  • Pygmy Forest Loop Moderate
    RV parking available

    A 4.9-mile loop trail starting from Woodside Campground through a rare coastal pygmy forest ecosystem. Features unique twisted and stunted conifers adapted to poor soil conditions. californiacrossings.com/salt-point-state-park-guide/

  • Scuba Diving and Snorkeling at Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve Strenuous
    RV parking available

    Gerstle Cove is one of California's first underwater parks with one of the largest bull kelp forests along the coast. Small boat launches available for divers to explore the protected marine reserve and see sea life. wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/MPAs/Salt-Point-Gerstle-Cove

  • Picnicking and Scenic Viewpoints Easy
    RV parking available

    Multiple day-use areas offer picnic facilities with Pacific views. Sentinel Rock viewpoint provides panoramic coastal vistas from an elevated deck overlooking coves and shoreline. saltpoint.org/things-to-do

Top Hosts near CA, United States

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Amber11 trips - Joined Jul 2023Superhost

Great RV for our family of 4! Clean, delivered and picked up without issue and quick response time from host.

Katrina I. - Mar 2026

The perfect trailer for our trip. Amber and Aaron were great with communication and very flexible with us. Would highly recommend

Sarah D. - Jul 2025

Mellissa4 trips - Joined Jul 2025Superhost

Lovely camper and made our lives easier at the track! Very responsive to all questions we had.

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