Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

When to Go

Armstrong Redwoods is a year-round destination, and temperatures rarely dip below the 40s or 50s, even in the dark of winter. The summer months here can get hot and the park can get crowded, even on weekdays. Things tend to quiet down a fair bit by the time early fall comes around. The park is open daily from 8am until an hour after sunset, but the visitor's center has more limited hours.

Know Before You Go

• Dogs are permitted so long as they remain on leashes and off trails and dirt roads.
• The park offers a variety of accessible features, including restrooms, parking, and eight accessible picnic sites. The Armstrong Nature Trail, the Discovery Trail, and the Pioneer Trail can all be safely navigated by wheelchair users.
• While visiting the park is free, there is a per-vehicle parking charge, with reduced rates available if any of the passengers are age 62 or older.
• The parking lot here can fill up quickly, but there is a park-and-ride located in the nearby town of Guerneville, across from the Safeway supermarket.