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Fort Ross State Historic Park – Commander's House, Fort Ross State Historical Monument, CA 7-5-2010 5-37-10 PM📷 Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Jenner, CA

History

A reconstructed Russian-American Company trading post from 1812, with a redwood stockade, chapel and the original Rotchev House. It sits on a bluff above a cove north of Jenner; day-use fee.

Nearest town
Jenner, CA
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.5143, -123.2437

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Ocean Cove CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Fort Ross State Historic Park
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  • Woodside Upper LoopCampsite
    5 mi from Fort Ross State Historic Park
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  • Duncans Mills Camping Club on the Russian RiverMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Fort Ross State Historic Park · 125 pitches
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  • Casini Ranch Family CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Fort Ross State Historic Park · 225 pitches
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  • AutoCamp SonomaMotorhome stopover
    13 mi from Fort Ross State Historic Park
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  • Gualala Point CampingCampsite
    23 mi from Fort Ross State Historic Park
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All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Fort Ross State Historic Park is in Jenner, CA, at GPS 38.5143, -123.2437. It is about 6 mi from Salt Point.

Can you camp near Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stillwater Cove Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 33 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Fort Ross State Historic Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sonoma and Mendocino coast on Highway 1.

What is there to see near Fort Ross State Historic Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Goat Rock Beach (8 mi), Bodega Head (17 mi), Point Reyes Lighthouse (38 mi) and Point Arena Lighthouse (41 mi).

When is the best time to visit Fort Ross State Historic Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)