Steelhead Beach

Steelhead Beach is a destination for summer fun on the Russian River. Swimming, paddling, sunbathing, picnicking, and barbecuing are favorite activities here during warm months. Fishing, birding, and wildlife viewing are popular activities year-round.

Canoes and kayaks can be launched from the beach year-round while a launch for larger craft is available October through mid-May. The seasonal launch requires an annual permit ($45 recreational or $75 commercial) and includes access to a seasonal launch at Wohler Bridge

Steelhead Beach includes several short trails that make a nearly 1-mile loop through woods along the riverbank.

ADA access to developed areas, group picnic areas, path to Russian River.

No fires or barbecuing on the beach.

Parking - $7 or free for Sonoma County Regional Parks members
Hours - 7 AM to sunset
Dogs - Allowed on leash
Phone - Work Ranger Station: (707) 433-1625
Work CA Relay: 711

WATER QUALITY

Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on August 3rd, 2018. Russian Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at

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4°C

Clear

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Steelhead Beach

Forestville, California

Managed by Russian Riverkeeper

WATER QUALITY

Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time
Historical Status
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on August 3rd, 2018. Russian Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at

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CURRENT WEATHER

4°C

Clear

MONITORING FREQUENCY

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Beach	Location	Water Quality
Forestville River Access Forestville, California	Forestville, California	Historical Status
Sunset Beach Forestville, California	Forestville, California	Historical Status
Johnson's Beach Guerneville, California	Guerneville, California	Historical Status
Monte Rio Beach Monte Rio, California	Monte Rio, California	Historical Status

Other Beaches Near This One

Beach	Location	Water Quality
Forestville River Access Forestville, California	Forestville, California	Historical Status
Sunset Beach Forestville, California	Forestville, California	Historical Status
Johnson's Beach Guerneville, California	Guerneville, California	Historical Status
Monte Rio Beach Monte Rio, California	Monte Rio, California	Historical Status

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	Green means the beach’s most recent test results met relevant water quality standards.

	Red means the beach’s most recent test results failed to meet water quality standards.

	Grey means water quality information for the beach is too old (more than 7 days old) to be considered current, or that info is unavailable, or unreliable.

	Green means the beach passed water quality tests 95% of the time or more.

	Yellow means the beach passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time.

	Red means the beach failed water quality tests 40% of the time or more.

	Green means the beach has historically excellent or pristine water quality, but there is no current data.

	Red means the water at the site has water quality issues or there is an emergency.

	Grey means there is no current water quality information, the beach is under construction, there has been an event that has rendered water quality information unreliable or unavailable.