Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Samuel P. Taylor State Park spans 2,700 acres of redwood forest and grassland areas, featuring hiking trails through dense woodland and open meadows.

The land belonged to Samuel Penfield Taylor, who established the first paper mill on the Pacific Coast in 1856 after striking gold during the California Gold Rush.

The park contains 600 acres of old-growth forest accessible via the Pioneer Tree Trail, representing the natural heritage of Northern California.

Visitors can access numerous camping sites, picnic areas, restrooms, and multi-use trails suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding throughout the year.

The North Pacific Coast Railroad, built in the 1870s near Taylor's mill, transformed the area into a popular resort destination for San Francisco residents.

Location: Marin County

Inception: 1945

Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation

Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469

GPS coordinates: 38.02830,-122.71700

Latest update: May 25, 2025 02:50