Fort Ross State Historic Park

Fort Ross, one of the main tourist attractions between Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg, is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound that has been designated National Historic Landmark status.

  • Fort Ross Chapel Photo
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park Photo 2
  • View From the Air at Fort Ross Photo 3
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park Photo 4
  • The Pacific Ocean view from Fort Ross Photo 5
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  • Fort Ross Photo 7
  • Cannons Photo 8
  • Militia at Fort Ross Photo 9
  • Pacific Coast Photo 10
  • Scenarios at Fort Ross Photo 11
  • Sunset on the compound Photo 12
  • The Chapel Photo 13
  • Sandy Cove Photo 14
  • Sandy Cove Photo 15
  • ELP Garden Photo 16
  • Fort Ross Chapel Photo
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park Photo 2
  • View From the Air at Fort Ross Photo 3
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park Photo 4
  • The Pacific Ocean view from Fort Ross Photo 5
  • Fort Ross State Historic Park Photo 6
  • Fort Ross Photo 7
  • Cannons Photo 8
  • Militia at Fort Ross Photo 9
  • Pacific Coast Photo 10
  • Scenarios at Fort Ross Photo 11
  • Sunset on the compound Photo 12
  • The Chapel Photo 13
  • Sandy Cove Photo 14
  • Sandy Cove Photo 15
  • ELP Garden Photo 16
  • Description
  • Amenities
  • Reviews
  • Fort Ross, one of the main tourist attractions between Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg, is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound that has been designated National Historic Landmark status. Located eleven miles north of Jenner on California Highway One, one of the most scenic coastal routes in the world, Fort Ross is surrounded by sandy beaches, panoramic coves, and redwood forests, with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. The 3,400 acre park offers pristine natural landscapes as well as historic structures and exhibits that bring to life the former Imperial Russian settlement, early California Ranch era, and Kashaya territory.

    • Property Amenities:
      • Accessible
      • Family friendly
      • Pet friendly
      • Public tours
    • Interesting and fun

      The Fort Ross visitor center provides helpful context. I appreciate the recognition of the native culture and peoples. However, I think the costs to them were underplayed. For example, decimation by...

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    • Dog Friendly Coastal Park

      Everything about this park surpassed our expectations. Easy parking, great picnic areas, great visitor center, very dog friendly & lots of space to walk around and explore. The Fort itself is...

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    • Fort Ross is 210 years old this year

      This State Historic Park is true California's gem hidden away from tourists. Please plan your visit ahead of time, so you can be prepared for full day visit. Weather is very unpredictable, make sure...

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