Russian Gulch State Park
12301 N Highway 1, Mendocino, CA 95460
1,300 acres · 4 miles of trails
Russian Gulch State Park in Mendocino, California, allows leashed dogs on most trails and headlands amid coastal redwoods, with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. A waterfall adds scenic appeal. Bring waste bags for cleanup.
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- Park
- Russian Gulch State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Mendocino, California
- Coordinates
- 39.3267, -123.8089
- Size
- 1,300 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,300 acres of room
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Dog policy
Coastal redwood park with waterfall. Leashed dogs on most trails + headlands.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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