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! Mountain View Road is just as bad if not worse. This road is not recommended for trailers or motor homes.
Alternative routes if Highway 1 is blocked:
Route A: 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
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.
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.
Take I-5 South until you reach Highway 20 West. Take Highway 20 over to Highway 101 South. Next, take Highway 253 West to Highway 128 North.
Important for trailers and motorhomes: After you turn onto Highway 128 North, your GPS may direct you to take Mountain View Road. If you are hauling a trailer or motorhome, we suggest continuing on Highway 128 until you reach Highway 1 South, then come down to Anchor Bay Campground.
Note: When you get close to the campground, be aware that we are at the bottom of a hairpin turn. You will need to go slow to be able to turn into the campground at the bottom.
Check Road Conditions: Caltrans QuickMap