Wildlife Viewing Parks Near Fort Bragg

Discover 17 parks for wildlife viewing within driving distance of Fort Bragg

MacKerricher State Park

Fort Bragg, California
3 miles away

"Fort Bragg is the closest city, offering dining, shopping, and the famous Glass Beach. Visitors often stay here for easy access to the park."

A coastal park with beaches, tide pools, wetlands, and abundant wildlife.

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Caspar Headlands State Beach

Caspar, California
4 miles away

"A vibrant coastal city known for Glass Beach and the Skunk Train, Fort Bragg is just minutes away, making Caspar Headlands a perfect day trip for residents and visitors."

A picturesque beach park with bluffs, tide pools, and stunning ocean views on the Mendocino coast.

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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

Mendocino, California
4 miles away

"A popular coastal town known for Glass Beach, the Skunk Train, and easy access to the Mendocino Coast’s scenic attractions."

Historic lighthouse park on the Mendocino Coast with ocean views and wildlife.

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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve

Caspar, California
5 miles away

"Fort Bragg is a coastal city known for Glass Beach and the Skunk Train. Residents enjoy quick access to Jug Handle SNR for hiking and nature outings."

Jug Handle SNR preserves unique coastal terraces and diverse plant habitats along the Mendocino Coast.

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Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve

Caspar, California
5 miles away

"Fort Bragg is a vibrant coastal city with shops, restaurants, and the famous Glass Beach, making it a popular base for visitors exploring the Mendocino coast and Caspar Headlands."

A protected coastal reserve featuring headlands, bluffs, and rare plant habitats near Mendocino.

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Russian Gulch State Park

Mendocino, California
7 miles away

"A coastal city known for Glass Beach and the Skunk Train, Fort Bragg offers dining, shopping, and easy access to the park for day trips."

A coastal park with redwoods, a waterfall, and scenic ocean views near Mendocino.

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Mendocino Woodlands State Park

Mendocino, California
12 miles away

"A coastal city known for Glass Beach and the Skunk Train, Fort Bragg visitors enjoy easy access to Mendocino Woodlands for forest adventures."

A historic redwood forest park offering group camps, cabins, and scenic hiking in Mendocino County.

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Van Damme State Park

Little River, California
12 miles away

"Fort Bragg offers attractions like Glass Beach and the Skunk Train, making it a convenient stop for travelers exploring the Mendocino Coast and nearby parks."

A coastal park with redwoods, fern canyons, and beach access near Mendocino.

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Westport-Union Landing State Beach

Westport, California
19 miles away

"A popular coastal city known for Glass Beach and the Skunk Train, Fort Bragg is a frequent starting point for visitors seeking scenic drives and outdoor recreation along the Mendocino coast."

A rugged coastal park with dramatic ocean views and beachside camping.

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Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Navarro, California
26 miles away

"A coastal city known for its glass beaches and historic Skunk Train, Fort Bragg offers visitors a blend of oceanfront attractions and easy access to redwood parks."

A serene redwood forest park along the Navarro River, ideal for nature lovers.

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Manchester State Park

Manchester, California
40 miles away

"A popular coastal city known for Glass Beach and the Skunk Train, Fort Bragg visitors enjoy easy access to Manchester’s beaches and camping."

A scenic coastal park with beaches, dunes, and abundant wildlife on the Mendocino coast.

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Schooner Gulch State Beach

Point Arena, California
41 miles away

"Fort Bragg is known for Glass Beach, the Skunk Train, and a vibrant downtown, attracting visitors seeking coastal beauty and unique attractions near Mendocino."

A rugged coastal park known for its striking rock formations and serene beach access.

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Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Leggett, California
45 miles away

"Fort Bragg locals and tourists often make the short drive inland to enjoy the reserve’s redwoods and tranquil river views."

A serene reserve featuring old-growth redwoods, river views, and a picturesque waterfall.

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Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

Leggett, California
47 miles away

"Fort Bragg visitors come inland to Standish-Hickey SRA for sunny weather, river swimming, and redwood forest hikes."

A redwood-filled park with river access, camping, and hiking in northern Mendocino County.

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Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area

Near Laytonville, California
54 miles away

"Fort Bragg visitors are drawn to the inland redwoods and Eel River, offering a change of scenery from the coastal environment."

A peaceful riverside park with redwoods, fishing, and picnic areas in Mendocino County.

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Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

Whitethorn, California
58 miles away

"Fort Bragg is a popular coastal destination with beaches, restaurants, and shops, making it a convenient base for exploring the remote Sinkyone Wilderness."

A remote coastal park with forests, beaches, and rugged wilderness along California’s Lost Coast.

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Reynolds Wayside Campground

Piercy, California
59 miles away

"Fort Bragg visitors enjoy a scenic inland drive to the park, where they can relax by the river and explore the redwoods."

A serene redwood campground along the South Fork Eel River with picnic and river access.

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