Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville, California
| Address: | Sonoma County, CA, USA |
| GPS: |
38°30'9.4"N 122°56'3.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2 mi |
Picnic Tables Pet Friendly Fishing Restrooms Bicycles
Kayak and Swim
Sunset Beach is a great swimming hole in the Russian River. This swimming hole is one of California's summer destination spots.The river offers so many fun activities such as paddle boarding, fishing, picnicking, and swimming! From the parking lot, it is a short stroll to the picnic area and the to the rocky beach. This beach can be very quiet and serene; it is an excellent spot for kids and teenagers to unplug and get in tune with nature. Sunset beach can get crowded on the weekends, but during the weekdays it is uncongested. As you walk from the picnic area, you will be exposed to a brilliant pebble beach area that welcomes you into the shallow water. Although some of the areas in the water are shallow, there are some deep areas as well. Many guests to the park set up day tents that they can use to lounge around the swimming hole all day long. While swimming you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Redwood Forest from sunrise to sunset.
There are some restrictions at this beach that should be made known. The park restricts fires, barbecues, alcohol, and biking. While these things my be prohibited, endless summer fun isn't!
More Information
Sunset Beach
A popular summer destination for swimming, paddling and picnicking, Sunset Beach offers easy access to the Russian River. It is also a popular year round spot for bird watching and fishing. From the
https://www.theswimguide.org/beach/8750Sunset Beach River Park | Sonoma County Regional Parks
Sunset Beach offers easy access to the Russian River and is a popular destination for summer swimming, paddling, and picnicking.
https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/sunset-beach-river-park
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Forestville, California
- Head north on Forestville St toward Front St (30 ft)
- Continue onto Covey Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Trenton Rd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto River Rd (3.3 mi)
- Turn left (440 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(62 ft)
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