Directions to Anchor Bay Campground

Warning!

Some internet mapping sources show Fish Rock Road as being the best way to get here. Sorry, this is wrong Fish Rock Road is 28 miles of narrow winding dirt road that takes over an hour to drive in a car. This road is not recommended for trailers or motor homes.

Bad weather can create traffic issues on the coast (mud slides, downed trees, etc.).  Please check road conditions prior to heading out to Anchor Bay Campground.  If a road is not passable, a GPS (or digital map app) may send you to Mountain View Road.  Please reconsider!  This narrow road often has issues and can create a very stressful drive.  Please consider these options:

From Santa Rosa; take highway 101, to River Road to Guerneville, continuing on highway 116, then exit to Jenner on highway 1.  Head North to Anchor Bay.

Route B.  Take highway 101, to highway 128 to Boonville , continue to highway 1, and then head South to Anchor Bay.

The instructions below describe the best way to get here

From San Francisco:
Drive north on Highway 101 to the Washington Street exit at Petaluma. Turn left and head west. This street will change names to Bodega Avenue, Valley Ford Road, and eventually merge to become Highway One. Continue westward to Bodega Bay following Highway One as it turns northward along the coast. Anchor Bay is 4 miles north of Gualala. Look for our big sign on Highway One. Expect a lot of winding roads, but there still is no better or faster or more beautiful route. It takes about 2 3/4 hours by car from the Golden Gate Bridge to Anchor Bay. Add time for RVs, scenery, and lunch.

From Sacramento:
Drive west on Interstate 80 to the Highway 37 exit to Vallejo. Stay on 37 through Vallejo to the stoplight at Lakeville Road (about 15 miles). Turn right and drive into Petaluma to make a left onto Washington Street and head west through town. This street will change names to Bodega Avenue, Valley Ford Road, and eventually merge to become Highway One. Continue westward to Bodega Bay following Highway One as it turns northward along the coast. Anchor Bay is 4 miles north of Gualala. Look for our big sign on Highway One. Expect a lot of winding roads, but there still is no better or faster or more beautiful route. It takes about 4 hours by car from Sacramento to Anchor Bay. Add time for RVs, scenery, and lunch.

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