Park & nature
Mendocino Woodlands State Park
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Mendocino Woodlands State Park offers a tranquil escape into an old-growth redwood forest, perfect for camping and hiking enthusiasts. The park features a network of trails that wind through towering redwoods, along creeks, and past lush ferns. Campsites are nestled among the trees, providing a rustic experience. Unlike more crowded parks, this one retains a sense of solitude and wildness. Visitors can immerse themselves in the quiet majesty of the forest, listen to bird calls, and breathe the fresh, earthy air.
Don't miss
- Hike the Fern Canyon Trail through a verdant ravine lined with ferns.
- Camp under the canopy of ancient redwoods at one of the park's walk-in sites.
- Spot wildlife like black-tailed deer, Steller's jays, and banana slugs.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mendocino Woodlands State Park
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSkunk Train: Wolf Tree Turn from Willits4.4★ · 273 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$70 per personSee dates →
Best full daySmall Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco4.9★ · 4,013 travelers~14 hoursFree cancellationFrom$239 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleRedwoods Railbike Along Pudding Creek4.7★ · 260 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$286 per personSee dates →More attractions in Mendocino