Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville, California
| Address: | Sonoma County, CA, USA |
| GPS: |
38°30'9.4"N 122°56'3.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2 mi |
Picnic Tables Pet Friendly Fishing Restrooms Bicycles
Kayak and Swim
Sunset Beach is a great swimming hole in the Russian River. This swimming hole is one of California's summer destination spots.The river offers so many fun activities such as paddle boarding, fishing, picnicking, and swimming! From the parking lot, it is a short stroll to the picnic area and the to the rocky beach. This beach can be very quiet and serene; it is an excellent spot for kids and teenagers to unplug and get in tune with nature. Sunset beach can get crowded on the weekends, but during the weekdays it is uncongested. As you walk from the picnic area, you will be exposed to a brilliant pebble beach area that welcomes you into the shallow water. Although some of the areas in the water are shallow, there are some deep areas as well. Many guests to the park set up day tents that they can use to lounge around the swimming hole all day long. While swimming you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Redwood Forest from sunrise to sunset.
There are some restrictions at this beach that should be made known. The park restricts fires, barbecues, alcohol, and biking. While these things my be prohibited, endless summer fun isn't!
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Forestville, California
- Head north on Forestville St toward Front St (30 ft)
- Continue onto Covey Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Trenton Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto River Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn left (440 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(62 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
1,225 feetElevation Gain ?
-35 feetReal Ascent ?
16 feetReal Descent ?
51 feetAvg Grade (-2°)
-3%Grade (-16° to 4°)
-28% to 7%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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