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    Hendy Woods State Park

    4.3 (109 reviews)

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    Human in fire burned redwood tree
    Christine H.

    Great state park to visit that is a lot less crowded than Marin and other state parks closer to the Bay Area. We went in November and morning was quite chilly so dress warm. There are good hikes for all ages.

    Katie R.

    Came across this park while driving up to Mendocino, I always love visiting forested state parks, so made sure to stop in for a hike on our way back home. We picked up a map on our way in, then followed the sings to the grove. The grove was a ways from the entrance booth, probably close to 1.5 miles. We were here late morning/early afternoon on a weekend in the summer and were easily able to find parking in the day use at the trailhead. Due to its location far from any major towns, it seems as if it probably doesn't get too crowded. I had saved a couple different trail options on All Trails before coming. Based on the signage and lack of parking areas in the park I assumed they all started in the same area, which was the case for all except for little Hendy Woods loop. We decided to do the discovery trail around big Hendy Grove. We were surprieed to see that much of this trial was accessible, and they even had signage throughout talking about the terrain and grade of this portion of the trail. Something really cool that I don't think I've seen in a stat park before. The area was beautiful with lots of trees and shade. Signage was easy to follow (for the most part), and there were many different routes you could take. Unforutnately we did have to trun around and weren't able to do a loop as the trial was closed due to fallen tree. There wasn't any signage announcing the closure until you got steps to where the tree had fallen and you needed to turn back. We could've taken another path to make the trail loop back to the parking lot, but this would've required going on the open meadow trail on a very hot day, so we opted to back track and enjoy the shade. Didn't look at the campground, but seems like a fun place to hike for the weekend with easy access to trials and nearby wineries.

    Gene B.

    Been ditching my travel trailer as of late for tent camping. However, I've seen a few trailers here and many of the sites had more than enough space for a trailer. Perhaps next time! Each site was widely spaced apart. This was a plus. You could definitely hear your neighbors but they aren't in your face unlike other campgrounds I've been to. The highlight was the hiking trails. The large trees and nature's landscape is what I needed. It was the perfect remedy to detox from work. If you are coming from 101 to 128, beware of the winding roads. I'm not a fan of these road conditions but it was worth it.

    Giant tree cave
    Rachel C.

    Spent a lovely afternoon with my daughter, who uses a wheelchair, roaming through the redwoods. Such a surprise to find an ADA accessible park like this. We will be back!

    Kary A.

    Went camping for the first time space 60 and 61. Very close to the bathrooms and showers. Big trash and recycling dumpsters by the bathrooms as well. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Bring quarters to take a shower with warm water. It is 4 quarters for 5 min. We took our corgi with us and she loved it. Very nice campgrounds with nice areas to go hiking. Will be back for sure.

    A cluster of redwoods right near the entrance
    Shayla B.

    A beautiful redwood haven that's tucked away in the backroads of Mendocino County! I've been trying to get here for the past few years now, and I'm so glad that I finally made it. It was worth every single second of my time spent. Hendy Woods is a beautiful state park that's known for its' old growth redwoods. It has several campgrounds, hiking trails, and access to swimming and boating on the nearby Navarro River. I came here to explore the old growth redwoods, and let's just say: I got my redwoods fix! Redwoods are my absolute favorite trees. If you're the type who loves to wander aimless through lush redwood forests, you will be in absolute heaven here. I hiked the 5 mile Hendy Woods Grand Tour loop which took me through several redwood groves that were located all throughout the park. The hike is almost completely shaded with some moderate inclines on a few of the trails. The loop was actually a bit hard to follow as some of the trails aren't clearly marked. Luckily, I downloaded the trail map through AllTrails, and it helped me navigate through the loop. Phone reception is pretty sparse, so I'd recommend downloading the trail map on your phone if you're planning to hike this loop. It costs $8 to enter (day use/parking fee), and if there is no attendant at the front collecting the fees, you'll pay using the honor system. They do have a small visitor's center with rangers on site who can answer your questions. The ranger was able to assist me in the questions that I had about the Grand Tour Loop hike. You can also purchase souvenirs here. It seems like this is a very popular camping spot as I saw many families camping here. Although most of the park and trails are shaded, it gets extremely hot during the summer. I'd recommend bringing lots of water and wearing sunscreen to protect against those few exposed spots. All in all, this park is stellar and there are so many wonderful picture taking opportunities with the redwoods here. If you're in the area, it's worth exploring just for the old growth redwoods alone.

    Helen L.

    What a really quiet, restful spot away from people and short easy walk among the redwoods. Campground was full but shaded by these tall trees. Paid showers are back. Super clean. Small but very educational visitor center. You see the examples of different eggs. Eagle egg. Get a trail map and walk to the grove from the visitor center. A good 40 min walk round trip. Slightly up hill but manageable. They have cabins but only bunk beds and wooden frame. Nothing else.

    Dan B.

    I was in the middle of a road trip through parts of Northern California, having just visited the Mendocino area for the first time. It turned out that Mendocino & Ft Bragg didn't actually have as much hiking as I thought. So after exhausting most of the options there I angled back south towards the Anderson Valley, where Hendy Woods beckoned. Hendy Woods SP wasn't a very big park, but it had something I always love to see: old growth redwoods. These coast redwoods (not sequoias) were over 1000 years old and lived in two areas in the park: Big Hendy Grove and Little Hendy Grove, with the former being the most impressive. It's a special feeling to be in an ancient forest like this and have it all to yourself. (A near-impossible feat in a hot-spot like Muir Woods). Also the trees here are a quarter millenium older than those at Muir Woods. The longest hike I could come up with at Hendy Woods was just over 6 miles, with about 400 ft of climbing. It took about 2 1/2 hours, incl stops, but was gorgeous and enjoyable. Being a weekday, I was alone the entire time (apart from two people I spotted wandering the Big Hendy grove at the end of my hike). My only complaint (a small one) was that the trail maps were a little off, with some trails obviously having "evolved" over time. Plus I found more than one trail that was not on their map. The trail marker signs were also confusing, using some new kind of arrow-pointing convention that I was unfamiliar with. But I'd go back here on a regular basis if it wasn't so far from home.

    My campout view
    R. Jaynne S.

    Beautiful camping area. Very open and woodsy. Tents, campers alike, but no hookups. You can run a generator after 10 am. Bathrooms and showers (bring your quarters). Also water spigots if needed. Large trash bins near restrooms. Area has dumping stations as well. Day 3 and the camp sites are quiet and peaceful. Great relaxing place to get away from it all. Enjoy!

    Wood sorrel
    Una M.

    A wonderful place for a family outing. Nice trails, beautiful river and redwoods. Great for a picnic.

    Winston B.

    Enjoyed the Place with my Family ,Camping close to Nature surely helps to breed more Fresh Air . Clean Restrooms and Super Quiet Place at night. You can walk around the Nice Trail and talk to the Awsome Host that made some rounds to check if you need some Firewoods or something else. Restroom was sanitize and you can smell it and done twice a day. Will be Back soon!

    Glenda C.

    First time camping at Hendy Woods State Park and I am happy to report that we actually had a great time. There are plenty of tall beautiful trees with lots of shades for the camp sites. Campsites are pretty spacious. Lots of family with kids. It could get very loud but it's camping and kids and it's suppose to be fun. Bathrooms were kept clean. No hand soap in bathrooms so bring your own but no big deal. Showers are great must bring quarters. It's $1.50 for a seven minute shower. You can do a few things around such as hiking, or swimming underneath the bridge. The Park also has a center were on weekends they have activities for kids and campfires in the evening. So if your looking for a very quiet place this place might not be for you. you never know you might end up in a quiet secluded camp site or next to a loud family expect the unexpected. Have fun, relax on natures Hendy Woods State park and make sure you get that camp fire ready for some s'mores at night. Overall we had a great experience. Until next time. Chao!

    Easy to walk paths make this a pleasant short hike-you can focus on the scenery rather than navigating a difficult trail.
    Jennifer N.

    I've visited Mendocino county 3 times and during each visit I never put Hendy Woods on my itinerary. Finally, this past Easter Sunday, I did. After reading a description of the park on redwoodhikes.com and their description of the Big Hendy grove, I decided it was worth driving inland from the coast. Hendy Woods is an inland redwood grove but features surprisingly large trees and some old growth forest that was reminiscent of Humboldt County. Mind you, it's more sparse and not quite as grand but definitely is underrated as a redwood park. Any one trail isn't particularly long but if you had a half day, you can probably string together a few trails to up your mileage. As for me, I only had time that day to visit the Big Hendy grove which easily be accessed via parking at the day use picnic area at the very end of the park road. From there I followed the Discovery and Big Loop trails and ended up waking a modest 1.5 miles. However, it was a beautiful path with magnificent ferns and other understory, along with some pretty large redwoods. For me, it was worth a drive from the coast where I was staying (Fort Bragg, but had been down in Point Arena earlier that day.) For others it may not be worth the trip if you're not planning to spend a lot of time there. I happened to tack it on to other adventures on the Southern Mendocino coast and then took Philo Greenwood Road near the town of Elk to cut inland to the woods. A pretty drive but with narrow, windy roads. If you're staying in Anderson Valley, I'd say it's a must stop. It's very close to the wineries and Navarro River (which you can access from the park.) Other basics: * Entrance fee is $10 (I used my annual CA parks pass)-they did have a ranger at the kiosk that day but there were signs with directions for self registration if no one was there * decent, clean restrooms in the day use area * there is a park map you can get at entry but it's not very detailed (plan ahead if you're going to loop together some trails) * well signed trails and one short section of the Discovery trail that is ADA accessible All in all, I'd say this is an underrated park. There are not big scenic ridges or a lot of huge ancient trees. Instead it's a pleasant, scenic redwood forest with some easier, flat trails, beautiful ground cover, river access and well maintained picnic areas. I'd definitely go back next time in the area and plan a longer hike.

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    Most beautiful place to tent camp. The redwoods are amazing. Nice sized campsites. Clean bathrooms. Great local eats and wine tasting.

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    Lovely campsite. Every single site is shaded. Some are huge, some are tiny, some are practically on…read moretop of each other. Half of them are also right on the river. We had sites 1+2 which were great for a group; 1 was VERY spacious (could have easily fit 4-5 tents). See my notes below - sorry for the incomplete sentences, I was doing this on my phone walking around. The raccoons are ruthless once it's dark out! They swiped food from our picnic table while we were sitting at it, just 5 feet away from it. I had my trunk open and left my car for a few minutes; when I came back they'd grabbed things from the cooler and broken some eggs we had. Be vigilent!! There is a beach nearby, with 4-7 year old kids, it was about a 40 minute walk. They definitely needed a lot of motivation to get there and back, but it was doable! The beach is beautiful, with all this stripped away dead wood that made for fun playhouses for the kids. But the waves are really tough there and there are about a million signs saying don't go into the water, as the sand gets very deep quickly, which creates these death trap waves. We had a dog off leash and someone told me that the rangers are really strict and will actually ticket if your dog is not leashed. *Note that EVERY SINGLE site is very well shaded. I stopped putting this in my notes halfway through when I realized this. F - 1 small tent, 2nd area for medium or large tent only, flat, river view, full shade, v private E - 2 tents,shade, river view, kind private D - two small tents, right on path no privacy, no river view, shaded C - 1 large tent, Right on path. No privacy, River view, shaded B - 2 medium tents A - two medium tents A/B basically like one site 11 - A little sloped, to medium times, no Riverview, kind of private 12 - not very private from the road, two medium tents s but would be tight, shaded but feels more open. No River View 13 - 3-4 of tent spots, isolated from other sites, shaded but feels open, a little bit Sloped, no River view 14 - very small, space for maybe one tent, shaded 15/16 - basically like one campground, very open right off the road, space for three to four tents 17 - space for two to three tents, open but shaded, semi-private 19 - Small, space for one to two tents, right off road 1 - very large for four or five tents 2 - space for 3 tents 3 - space for one or two tents, has the best river view 1-3 all in one line, shaded, on the river. 1 has the most trees 8 - One or two tents 9 - 1 tent 10 - 1 tent 8-10 All close to each other and not very private 8-9 very integrated, could be a group site. But really close to other sites on either side of the road 5-6 small, one tent each, could be a group site 4 - Small, maybe one or two tents. Right on River

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