Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434 (Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve)http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/434/files/MontgomeryWoodsWebLayout2018.pdf (Park Brochure (updated 2018))
Description:Montgomery Woods is a park reserve of currently 2743 acres in the heart of the Coast Range. Accessible from a small parking lot where it leads up a moderately steep 3/4 mile trail and into magnificent coastal groves of old redwood trees with streams and a lush beautiful fern forest. A two mile trail weaves into a loop around the grove with wooden walkways in places. A popular destination for visitors seeking a remote and tranquil atmosphere.
Site Condition:Good. In 2008, a lightning strike resulted in the low-intensity Orr Complex wildfire which scorched the perimeter of the park. The old groves have been left untouched with much of the perimeter regenerated. A few trees near the grove are observed having scorched bark. The reserve is located 15 miles east of the small town of Comptche and 13 miles west from Ukiah, past Orr's Mineral Hot Springs resort.
General Notes:Updated by: [Weisberg, Tracy] 7/14/2026 2:19:12 PM
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, MENDOCINO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 39.2360430, y coordinate: -123.3961250
Ownership: state
Contacts: Weisberg, Tracy *Visitor Services Program Manager, Sonoma Mendocino Coast District12301 N HWY 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (707) 210-5345 Office Phone 1(707) 937.5804 Main Line Phone 2[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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