Mendocino Headlands State Park

About Mendocino Headlands State Park

Wraps the village of Mendocino on three sides, with gentle bluff trails, sea stacks and hidden beaches. The Ford House Visitor Center covers the local history; Big River Beach lies just east of the highway.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🐦 Birding
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

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🎒 Gear up for Mendocino Headlands State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks

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Nearby state parks

• Van Damme State Park
• Russian Gulch State Park
• Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
• Caspar Headlands State Beach
• Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve
• Mendocino Woodlands State Park