Trip Planner:   USA  /  California  /  Sonoma County  /  Jenner  /  Fort Ross State Historic Park

Fort Ross State Historic Park, Jenner

4.6
#1 of 6 in Things to do in Jenner
Must see · State Park · Historic Site
Fort Ross State Historic Park is a historical state park in Sonoma County, California, including the former Russian fur trading outpost of Fort Ross plus the adjacent coastline and native coast redwood forests extending inland. Fort Ross, active from 1812 to 1842, was the southernmost settlement in the Russian colonization of the Americas. The 3,393-acre (1,373 ha) park was established in 1909. The site is a Sonoma County Historic Landmark.
Add Fort Ross State Historic Park to your Jenner travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Jenner trip itinerary site.
Source
Create an itinerary including Fort Ross State Historic Park
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Fort Ross State Historic Park reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
374 reviews
Google
4.7
TripAdvisor
  • By jerjon
    I was always interested in this place and the part that the Russians played in California History. Very interesting rebuilt fort (one of the buildings is original). Visitors can enter the various...  more »
  • By SF_SuzyQ
    I had no idea how much Russian influence there was on the West Coast compared to the East Coast. I pretty much zipped through this park because they only had 30 minutes left however I would probably.....  more »
See more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • By Le E
    Loved wandering the fort. Gorgeous location. Covered under the CA Historian Pass. Very nice employees, not too many visitors on the Sunday I stopped by. I'd come back and try to hit the tours. Fascinating history and beautiful construction.
  • By Bruce Danielson
    stopped here as we are native Californians and really knew nothing about it. Was a very unexpected day, had a great and informative time, grounds are amazing and the views are incredible. One of the most informative places to learn early California history, and the admission price was beyond reasonable
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Jenner

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules
  • Manage it
    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Jenner

Salt Point State Park ©
State Park
Salt Point State Park
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Goat Rock Beach ©
Beach
Goat Rock Beach
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Bodega Highlands
Geologic Formation
Bodega Highlands
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery ©
Winery / Vineyard
Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Jenner

Bodega Head ©
Geologic Formation
Bodega Head
Bodega Bay
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Iron Horse Vineyards ©
Winery / Vineyard
Iron Horse Vineyards
Sebastopol
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Doran Beach
Beach
Doran Beach
Bodega Bay
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
B Bryan Preserve ©
Nature / Park
B Bryan Preserve
Point Arena
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Fort Ross State Historic Park by other users

1 day in United States BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Jenner San Francisco 26 days in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & Las Vegas BY A USER FROM TAIWAN San Francisco Healdsburg Napa 57 days in San Francisco BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES USS Pampanito Fisherman's Wharf Rodney Lough Jr. San Francisco Gallery 32 days in San Francisco BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Musee Mecanique Alcatraz Island North Beach 3 days in Ukiah BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES Noyo Beach Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Mendocino Coast 38 days in Chico & Ukiah BY A USER FROM INDIA Chico Ukiah