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Navarro River Redwoods State Park
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Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
Navarro River Redwoods State Park © John Carey
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NAVARRO RIVER REDWOODS STATE PARK
NAVARRO RIVER REDWOODS STATE PARK
Albion, California   95410

Phone: 707-937-5804
After winding over rolling hills and through the Anderson Valley, motorists traveling along Highway 128 suddenly enter an eleven-mile-long redwood tunnel to the sea. The redwood forest along the Navarro River is a magnificent sight.

Visitors to the Navarro River Redwoods State Park can enjoy picnicking, swimming, and camping at the Paul M. Demmick campground. The park is popular with anglers, canoeists, and kayakers in the late winter and spring.

Second growth redwood groves stretch the length of the park. They are home for raccoons, black-tail deer, and river-oriented birds such as the belted kingfisher.
History of the Area
Located in Mendocino County, California, the park was established in 1928. It spans over 660 acres and includes a redwood forest.

The land initially belonged to Native American tribes before European settlers arrived during the Gold Rush era.

In early years of establishment, it served as a popular spot for logging due to its abundance of old-growth Redwoods.

However, conservation efforts began around late-19th century when people realized these trees were becoming scarce because of excessive logging activities.

By mid-20th century most remaining old growth coastal redwoods had been incorporated into protected areas like this state park.

Today it's known for camping facilities alongside Navarro River and scenic drives through towering ancient Redwood groves.
Camping
- Paul M. Dimmick Campground: Offers family camping, picnic areas and swimming holes.

- Navarro Beach Campground: Provides primitive beachside campsites.

Note that no RV hookups are available at either campground.



Trails
- Navarro Beach Trail: A short 0.3-mile trail leading to the beach, offering views of coastal wildlife and ocean vistas.

- Paul M Dimmick Campground Loop: This easy loop is approximately half a mile long, featuring redwood groves and river access points.

- River View Trail: As its name suggests, this one-mile path offers stunning views over the Navarro River with picnic spots along the way.

- Redwoods Nature Trail: An educational self-guided tour that's less than a mile in length; it winds through old-growth redwoods providing information about local flora/fauna on interpretive signs.

- Pygmy Forest Discovery Point Walkway & Boardwalk Trails - These two trails are both under half a mile each but offer unique experiences walking among dwarf trees due to poor soil conditions.

-Picnic Area Pathways - Short paths connecting various picnic areas within park boundaries for convenient accessibility from different locations around campgrounds or parking lots.

-Highway One Bridge Access Route- Roughly quarter of a mile route giving direct access underneath Highway One bridge crossing over Navarro River; provides fishing opportunities as well as scenic riverside viewpoints.

-North End Park Boundary Line Track - Unofficial track following northern boundary line of State Park area which can be used by experienced hikers looking for off-beaten-path exploration options (length unknown).

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Area Campgrounds
Caspar Beach RV Park Campground
14441 Point Cabrillo Drive
Mendocino, CA
707-964-3306
Albion River Campground
34500 Highway 1
Albion, CA
707-937-0606
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Directions
The park is located on Highway 128, two miles east of the junction of State Highway 1.

The Paul M. Demmick Campground is on Highway 128, six miles east of the junction with State Highway 1.

Navarro Beach Campground is located at the mouth of the Navarro River on the Pacific ocean. The access road is located on the south side of the Navarro River Bridge.

Seasons/Climate/Recommended clothing

The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended. Unlike coastal parks, summers may be very warm.

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