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6 Stillwater Cove Regional Park
ОглавлениеRating- 8/10
Campsites- 23, no hookups, RVs to 35 feet, open all year
Water- yes
Garbage disposal- yes
Reservations- yes (707) 565 2267
Contact- Sonoma County Regional Parks (707) 565 2267
Camp host- yes
Facilities- Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and have flush toilets and coin operated showers. The campground has a telephone, dump station and a boat launch. The campground is located in a grove of long needle pine trees above and to the east of Highway 1 and the Pacific Ocean. Most of the paved parking spaces are reasonably private and quite attractive.
The Stockoff Creek trail leads to beautiful Stillwater Cove. This maybe the most beautiful small cove on the Pacific Coast; in any case, it is prized by snorkelers and abalone divers because it is so sheltered from the ocean currents. The cove and beach are likely to be crowded in the summer and on weekends since it is a relatively short drive from the Bay Area. On weekdays during the winter and spring the campground and cove are nearly empty. The campground also has a trail leading to a nearby canyon and a half mile trail leading to the historic Fort Ross Schoolhouse.
Because this cove is so popular, its population of abalone is not large and one has to dive pretty deep to get them. In this respect, a divers chance of finding a legal sized abalone are better at Fort Ross Cove three miles to the south and at The Russian Gulch State Park one mile north of Mendocino.
Positives- well maintained attractive campsites, near beautiful Stillwater Cove, magnificent views of the ocean
Negatives- none
How to get there- The campground is about 25 miles, and 50 minutes driving time, north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1.
Local Attractions- Fort Ross Historic State Park
Activities- hiking, snorkeling (you will need a wet suit), diving for abalone 38