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Samuel P. Taylor State Park

ExploreLagunitas, North Bay4.5/5

About This Place

A beautiful Marin County state park with a 3-mile paved bike trail through redwood-shaded valleys along Lagunitas Creek. The campground is popular for family camping, and kids love spotting spawning salmon in the creek during winter.

Info

Age Range

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

$

Best Time

Spring-fall for biking; Nov-Jan for salmon spawning; summer for camping

Parking

$8 day-use parking fee. Multiple pullouts along Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

Tips

Paved bike trail is flat and shaded, perfect for young riders. Winter salmon spawning in Lagunitas Creek is a magical experience. Campground has 61 sites.

Stroller FriendlyChanging Station--Dining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

state-parkbikingcampingredwoodssalmon
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Location

Lagunitas, North BayGet Directions

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