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Arched Rock as seen from Goat Rock Beach📷 Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 3.0

Goat Rock Beach

Jenner, CA

Nature

A beach at the mouth of the Russian River, where harbor seals haul out on the sandbar, especially in spring pupping season. Keep your distance from the seals; the surf here is dangerous for swimming.

Nearest town
Jenner, CA
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.4424, -123.1265

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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Sonoma and Mendocino coast on Highway 1 – Muir Woods National Monument 2010 16© FrankBrueck · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Point Reyes Lighthouse in December 2019© Frank Schulenburg · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Campsites nearby

  • Duncans Mills Camping Club on the Russian RiverMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Goat Rock Beach · 125 pitches
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Casini Ranch Family CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Goat Rock Beach · 225 pitches
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp RoyanehCampsite
    6 mi from Goat Rock Beach
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • AutoCamp SonomaMotorhome stopover
    7 mi from Goat Rock Beach
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Camp Russian RiverCampsite
    8 mi from Goat Rock Beach
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  • Woodside Upper LoopCampsite
    13 mi from Goat Rock Beach
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
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All campsites in California · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Goat Rock Beach?

Goat Rock Beach is in Jenner, CA, at GPS 38.4424, -123.1265. It is about 8 mi from Fort Ross.

Can you camp near Goat Rock Beach?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Wright's Beach Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Goat Rock Beach?

Goat Rock Beach is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sonoma and Mendocino coast on Highway 1.

What is there to see near Goat Rock Beach?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fort Ross State Historic Park (8 mi), Bodega Head (10 mi), Point Reyes Lighthouse (31 mi) and Muir Woods National Monument (48 mi).

When is the best time to visit Goat Rock Beach?

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)