Enjoy Cool, Crisp Water At This Gorgeous State Park In Northern California
By Lisa Sammons|Published April 05, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
We’re well-known for our beautiful water in Northern California. Our region of the Golden State is filled with wonderful waterfalls, stellar swimming holes, riveting rivers, and luxurious lakes. Perhaps the most pristine, clearest water in all of Northern California is at the beautiful Russian Gulch State Park. This magnificent preserve boasts over a mile of rocky shoreline. There are some wonderful trails here, and the water is absolutely gorgeous. This is one of our favorite parks in the state, and it’s easy to see why!
Russian Gulch State Park lies a few miles north of Mendocino, but it looks like a tropical paradise.
The park's landscape is quite unique. In just a few minutes, you can see canyons, verdant greenery, rocky shoreline, and, of course, the amazingly blue water.
Swimming is allowed in designated areas, but make sure you check for signs. Some areas have strong rip currents that can pull swimmers out to sea.
Many people think that the clarity of a beach's water is related to the pollution in an area. However, it actually has more to do with mineral content, sediment, and water temperature.
Have you visited Russian Gulch State Park in Northern California? Share your experiences in the comments! Or if you’re looking for more information about this state park, including entry fees and weather conditions, check out the website here.
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