Navarro River Redwoods State Park

This 660-acre park stretches along an 11-mile corridor of Highway 128, featuring second-growth redwoods and the Navarro River flowing toward the Pacific Ocean.

The land's transformation began in 1851 when Scottish sailor Charles Fletcher established the first European settlement, leading to lumber operations and the construction of Captain Fletcher's Inn.

The park contains structures from the 1800s lumber era, including Captain Fletcher's Inn from 1865 and the preserved Navarro Mill Company buildings.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails, fishing spots, and kayaking areas along the Navarro River, with convenient parking locations throughout the park's length.

The park creates a natural tunnel effect where towering redwoods completely enclose Highway 128 for several miles, connecting inland forests to coastal beaches.

Location: Mendocino County

Inception: 1987

Website: http://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=435

GPS coordinates: 39.17500,-123.67600

Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:47