Tri-County Partnership to Create a Cleaner Coast
MARIN, SONOMA AND MENDOCINO COUNTY PARTNER TO CREATE A CLEANER COAST Teaching Leave No Trace Practices to Growing Visitor Audiences in Coastal Communities. Learn more by reading the Tri-County Partnership Press Release (6/15/2022).
Welcome to Samuel P. Taylor State Park!
Samuel P. Taylor State Park’s landscape ranges from shady canyon groves to oak-studded grasslands to the rolling hills atop Barnabe Peak. The park’s 2,882 acres offer shady strolls through the stately redwoods along Lagunitas Creek as well as exhilarating hikes to the top of Barnabe Peak, one of the best viewpoints in Marin County. You can camp among redwoods, bike along the creek, explore easy-to-moderate hiking trails, watch salmon spawn, relax in the shady picnic area, and learn the story of its namesake pioneer. When you’ve finished all that, more adventures await just next door at Point Reyes National Seashore. Click around toplan your visit!
Plan Your Visit
Just out for the day? Looking for a trail? Find information about fees and activities.
Camping
Information about tents, RV's, and cabins.
Field Trips
Information about our educational programs for schools and non-profits.
Event Info
Information about weddings, special event permits, and park events.
Park History
Learn about the history of Samuel P. Taylor.
Nature
Discover the animals, plants, and major projects we are doing to preserve the park.
Basic Park Information
Park Rules
Do your part to help protect Samuel P Taylor's natural resources and keep yourself safe. Follow all of the park's posted rules.
- Dogs - Pets must be on a six-foot or shorter leash and confined to a tent or vehicle at night. Dogs (except service animals) are allowed only in the following areas:
- Day-use Picnic Areas, campsites (excluding the Hike & Bike campsite and the cabin area), on the Cross Marin Trail
- Dogs are not allowed in the following areas: Trails (except the Cross Marin Trail), Hike & Bike Campsite(s), Madrone Cabins, creeks, any other undeveloped areas, or open spaces.
- Collecting - Animals, plants, rocks, dirt, and artifacts are protected by law and may not be disturbed or collected. Mushroom collecting is prohibited.
- Creek Closures - Lagunitas creek access/use is prohibited from December 1st through June 15th to protect spawning fish and their offspring.
- Fishing - is not permitted in Lagunitas Creek because it is home to threatened populations of coho salmon and steelhead trout.(Fishing is permitted in Tomales Bay and nearby lakes in the Marin Municipal Water District; a state fishing license is required.)
- Weapons - Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
- Speed Limit- 15 mph for all vehicles and bicycles.
- Bicycles - Bikes are allowed only on the Cross Marin Trail, fire roads and the seasonal trail, Bill's Trail. They are not allowed on single-track walking trails.
- Hammocks - May not be hung from trees; all trees and plants are protected.
- Poison Oak - can trigger a severe rash. Stay in developed areas to avoid the plant. For safety’s sake, stay on designated trails and don’t hike alone.
- Drinking Water - All water in the park is potable. Please help us conserve water and report any leaks to park employees. For more information on the State's water conservation efforts, visit https://saveourwater.com/
- Smoking - Smoking is not allowed.
- Drones - The use of powered unmanned aircraft, drones, or other remotely controlled aerial devices is prohibited within the park boundaries in Bay
Area District Parks (including S.P. Taylor S.P.) per Park Superintendent Order. - Campfires - Build fires only in the campfire ring or picnic stoves provided. Do not gather dead wood. It enriches the soil for surrounding vegetation. You may purchase firewood at the ranger station or from the camp host.
Know Before You Go!
- Pioneer Tree Trail - CLOSED. This trail is currently inaccessible to all. The Bay Area District Trails team and California Conservation Corp are working on a new boardwalk and to stablize some sections of the trail.
- North Creek Trail - This trail is not passable due to the washout of a portion of trail and a bridge. The trail can still be used to connect from Madrone Group Camp to Camp Taylor.
- Bill's Trail - This trail does close during the rainy season. The trail is typically closed November through April, but the dates may change depending on the weather and rain. Please call the Samuel P. Taylor Kiosk at 415-488-0953 to get the most up to date information regarding the trails.
All other trails are currently open. For the most current trail information or to report trail concerns please call the park at 415-488-9897.
Ongoing Water Service Reductions & Conservation
At Samuel P. Taylor State Park, the park has taken the following actions:
The park dump station is out of service. RVs/trailers will not be able to fill their water tanks at the park. This service reduction will continue indefinitely due to budget restraints. Dump facilities and water are available for a fee at the nearby Olema RV Resort & Campground.
