State Park · California, United States

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve is a state park in California, United States.

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State Park · California, United States

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationSonoma, California, United States
Coordinates38.5931° N, 123.3392° W
Managed byCalifornia state park system

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About Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve is a protected area administered by California State Parks. It is located in northern Sonoma County approximately 400 m (1,300 ft) inland of California State Route 1 near milepost 43 on the north edge of Salt Point State Park about 20 mi (32 km) north of Jenner and 15 mi (24 km) south of Gualala. The area is a secondary forest of redwood and Douglas fir with an understory of Rhododendron macrophyllum which produces a colorful display of pink blossoms against the green forest background from mid-April to mid-June.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

Getting there

Nearest townJenner, California
Getting thereabout 20 miles north of Jenner

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve?

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve is in California, United States (38.5931° N, 123.3392° W).

How do I get to Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve?

The nearest town is Jenner, California. about 20 miles north of Jenner.

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