Fort Ross

Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California · State Historic Park

A historic Russian-era fort and settlement on the rugged Sonoma Coast, offering coastal bluffs, hiking trails, tide pools nearby, and preserved 19th-century buildings with sweeping ocean views.

Current alerts

• Park closed — Woodside Fire

Campgrounds

• Reef Campground — Open (checked 2026-08-01) · first come, first served · Tent camping only and no water while Reef restoration work continues; check in at the Fort Ross Visitor Center · 20 sites · $40

Top trails

• Tour of Fort Ross State Historic Park — 2.4 mi out & back
• Fort Ross and Clam Beach Loop — 1.5 mi loop
• Fort Ross Flow Trail — 7.7 mi one way
• Reef Trail — 0.5 mi one way

Coordinates: 38.5160, -123.2460.

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