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January 2024 by Liv R.
Very peaceful on a morning rainy day! Highly recommend wearing proper footwear if it's rainy or has been raining as the soil can get muddy and puddle up in some areas. Dogs: allowed on paved areas only
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January 2024 by Teri K.
A good rain had fallen the day before so we knew the paths would be wet but we were anxious to get some exercise and see some memorable sights. The day was a bit overcast with light drizzle but it didn't cut down on the crowds. Many people had the same idea as us. The parking lot was full at noon when we arrived, so we had to drive around and find street parking and walk in. We parked about a mile down the road. There is a visitor center with a map of the trails posted outside. As soon as we entered the park, I was in awe at the gorgeous, majestic redwoods. Some mist and fog were hanging around the tree tops and it was a perfect photo opportunity to capture these enormous beauties. We took the Pioneer Nature Trail where we ran into one of the oldest redwoods called Parson Jones, over 300 feet tall. A little further down the path, we ran into Colonel Armstrong which is around 1,400 years old and also over 300 feet tall! The park is well maintained and has clear signage explaining the redwoods root system, burl growth, fire ecology and which direction to go for certain trails. There is a Redwood Forest Theater with seating and a raised area in the front where I attended a wedding many years ago. We also saw a waterfall a short distance from the picnic area which was another good photo opportunity. There is a ton to explore and a good reason to make multiple trips to be amongst these incredible giants. Dogs are not allowed on the trails but they can accompany you on the paved roads. There are restrooms and wheelchair accessible paths clearly marked on the map and throughout the park.
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December 2023 by Jen E.
2024 and still, Bullfrog Campground is inexplicably closed to the public, though we have heard from trusted local sources that it mostly skirted the fire. Non-profits working with the National Parks have begun (hoarding for themselves) closing off the best parts of the parks and creating barriers for taxpayers to get up close and personal with nature. The only way around this is from the inside: to work for the non-profits or national park system to gain VIP access to the wilderness that should be accessible to all who pay for said services. National Parks and their affiliated services were originally created to provide guaranteed access to beautiful lands to all, regardless of social class or origin; however I'm afraid like so many things corruption has prevailed and only the elite "Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods" can behold the premier sites as our hard earned dollars pay their lofty salaries. Shameful.
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December 2023 by Henry L.
I really enjoyed my visit here. Parking was easy, and the trails are straightforward. Although there can be a good amount of foot traffic, the trails are long rough where you can enjoy some momentary tranquility and just take in the forest environment. Not a lot of park rangers here to enforce ways we can respect the natural wilderness. People should definitely not be going off trail and disturbing the natural habitat. Some people even had ideas to encircle a redwood tree for a photo. In any case, nice place for a solo nature excursion or with a group.
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December 2023 by Cindy W.
Which location will I miss most now living in Marin after 8 years in Sonoma County? Armstrong or Bodega, I'm certain it's Armstong Redwoods, they call to me, they make the air so clean, so quiet and majestic, a primordial presence unlike anywhere else on earth. Only on the north west coast can you experience their majesty. This is why we must be outspoken stewards of our precious and fragile world treasures, why we must do by our magical planet. If you have not witnessed the majesty of this incredible place and need some inspiration or motivation to become a planet protector, look no farther.
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November 2023 by Michael T.
I love Armstrong Redwood State Park. I grew up in this area and it's my go to spot to take people who have never seen redwoods before. Recently I took my mom who is in a wheelchair and my mother in law who was visiting from Vietnam. Neither of them are much of hikers but the pioneer Trail was the perfect place to take them. The trailIs nice and flat so that even a wheelchair can make the trip easy.They have a lot of great longer/harder hikes you can do as well. Highly recommended stopping here if you are in the area.
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November 2023 by Dennis Pettit
We took the short walk. The redwoods were awesome.
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October 2023 by Taylor T.
Came here to see the beautiful red wood trees. When we arrived the whole entire park was very clean, and kept clean throughout. The trees were absolutely breathtaking. The hiking was such a great experience. During the routes they had different information on each trees we were looking at . I would definitely recommend spending the day here, because there are so many beautiful different trails that you could take.
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October 2023 by Fook-Main Heng
Nice redwood forest close to Guernevill. Easy drive and very walkable
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October 2023 by Richard Shulaw
Incredible experience well worth the drive from San Francisco. Towering redwoods & abundant wildlife
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October 2023 by Say Barrow
Stunning trails ?Pay for parking/ discount for 62 and overThey have a nice picnic areaCan't go wrong in the majestic redwood Forest.
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October 2023 by Masha Rusanov
One of my favorite places to go for a walk in the woods. It's great even during rain!
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September 2023 by Daniel T.
My favorite place to get away. It's extremely accessible and well shaded. Parking is free if you park outside the main entrance.Also, make your way to the Colonel Armstrong tree and you'll often find the volunteer guide, Bob. He's an incredible wealth of knowledge from everything from the park itself to the history of the area, and he also has good recommendations for other activities.
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September 2023 by Kay O.
Great easy little walk with the puppies! Hee $10 to park, unless you don't mind more walking. Hee. Free parking on the street, outside the park grounds.I have never been to this particular state for us before, but I really loved all the different paths and trails. Some of the signs were a bit confusing since they seem to be doing an update, but I really like all the extra benches they're adding in the way they're reusing what seems to be old trees as a barricade/fence along the trails. You can't take dogs to this particular state forest, but you have to go on particular pass. So be wary of that. There are also a handful of different animals nearby and my dogs loved smelling the deer and luckily, we came across three!! We did check their paws for ticks after, and since we stayed on the trails, everything was pretty cleaned up along the way. I definitely want to come back to this particular park again because it was really quite pleasant and an easy flat trail to walk across. Plus I never got to go inside there visitor center and check out the gift shop. By the time we got back from our walk, it was already closed. Lol
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August 2023 by Linda R.
What a beautiful park! I'm so glad I had a chance to visit. There is a $10 charge per vehicle and $9 if there is someone 62 or older in the vehicle. It's definitely worth the cost to see the magnificent Sequoia sempervirens, which are the tallest living things on the planet. Some of the trees are over 1,000 years old and between 12 - 16 feet in diameter and 200.to 250.feet high.It is very peaceful here. A great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. I recommend the Pioneer Nature Trail, which is a paved mile and a half walk. Also, there is an amphitheater that seats 400 people.
