Virtual Guidebook to the Northern California Coast and Coast Ranges
Salt Point State Park
Sonoma County California


Salt Point State Park protects six miles of the Sonoma coast, 6000 acres of coastal prairie and bishop pine forest.

Two campgrounds, six miles of hiking trails, and access to the water at Gerstle Cove are the focus of activities at the park.



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Sentinel Rock, in the north part of Salt Point State Park

(May 12, 2003)


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On the Bluff Trail at Salt Point

(May 12, 2003)


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Looking south from the clifftop over Stump Beach Cove

(June 27, 2011)


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Looking north along the coastline from a hilltop near Stump Beach

(June 27, 2011)


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Eroded rocks on the coast at Salt Point

(May 12, 2003)


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Spring wildflowers at Salt Point

(May 12, 2003)


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Gestle Cove is a favored spot for divers and ocean kayakers

(June 27, 2011)


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Don and Nora enjoy a weekend camping in the Bishop pine forest at Salt Point

(June 26, 2011)


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In the campground at Salt Point State Park

(May 11, 2003)


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