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Annadel State Park
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ANNADEL STATE PARK
ANNADEL STATE PARK
6201 Channel Drive
Santa Rosa, California   95409

Phone: 707-938-1519
The park, 60 miles north of San Francisco on the eastern edge of Santa Rosa offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail riding.

For wildflower lovers, Annadel Park offers a great variety of flowers from early Spring until early Summer, especially on a hike around Lake Ilsanjo. The best months to see the park's wildflowers are April and May, but there are some plants in bloom as early as January and as late as September.

Fishing Lake Ilsanjo offers excellent fishing for black bass and bluegill. Black bass weighing nine pounds and more have been caught here. A purple plastic worm is a favored bait for the bass, while the bluegill favor garden worms, small crayfish, and grubs. If you are 16 years of age or older, you must have a California fishing license. Ledson Marsh dries up by late August or early September and so no fish are found there.

There is no camping in the park. Fires, campstoves, and barbecues are not allowed.

Campsites are available at the county campground at Spring Lake and at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, about ten miles east of Annadel via Highway 12 and Adobe Canyon Road.

Horses and bicycles are allowed only on designated trails. Off-trail riding is not permitted.

Drinking water should be carried on the trails. The water in Hunter Springs is suitable for horses only.

Motor vehicles are allowed only on the entrance road and in the parking lot within the park.

Dogs are allowed only on Channel Drive and in the parking lot. They must be kept on leash at all times and are not allowed on the trails.

Lock your car and take your valuables with you. Don't Litter! If you bring it in, take it back out.
History of the Area
Located in Sonoma County, California, the park was established in 1971. It covers an area of about 5,092 acres. The land originally belonged to indigenous tribes before European settlement.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s it served as a quarry site for cobblestones used on San Francisco streets. Later on, businessman Joe Coney bought this property with plans to develop housing but faced strong opposition from locals who wanted preservation instead.

The state purchased part of his holdings in December 1969 after public outcry against development proposals escalated into legal action by environmental groups like Sierra Club and Audubon Society.

It officially opened its doors two years later under management by California Department of Parks & Recreation (CDPR). Today it offers recreational activities such as hiking trails or fishing at Lake Ilsanjo while preserving local flora/fauna habitats within its boundaries.

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Aurora Park Cottages - Calistoga, CA
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More than a BB - Aurora Park Cottages is your private vacation retreat at the top of Napa Valley. Located in a country setting in beautiful Calistoga - the spa capital of California. FREE CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATES Please tell us you found us on www.stateparks.com and we'll have some chilled champagne and chocolates awaiting your arrival at Aurora Park Cottages.
9 miles from park*



Trails
1. Lake Ilsanjo Trail: A 7-mile loop trail around a man-made lake, offering views of wildlife and wildflowers.
2. Cobblestone Trail: This challenging 3-mile hike features steep inclines with cobblestones underfoot; not recommended for beginners.
3. Rough Go Trail: As the name suggests, this is a difficult 4 mile-long route featuring rocky terrain and elevation changes.
4. Warren Richardson Trails : An easy-to-moderate difficulty level trail spanning approximately two miles through forested areas rich in biodiversity
5 . North Burma Loop - At about five miles long it offers moderate to strenuous hiking experience with panoramic vistas along its course
6 . South Burma Trial- It's an extension of north burma trial covering additional three miles providing more intense workout .
7 . Marsh Trial - Approximately one mile long , ideal for bird watching as well as enjoying serene marsh landscapes
8.RidgeTrail-A moderately tough four-and-a-half-mile trek that takes hikers up on ridges overlooking stunning valley views below
9.Steve's S'Trail-This relatively short but steep half-a-mile uphill climb rewards you at top by breathtaking view points
10.Two QuarryTrial -An easier option suitable even for families stretching over just less than two miles amidst lush greenery
11.Channel Drive -Approximately six kilometers stretch mostly flat making it perfect choice both walkers or cyclists alike
12.Hunter SpringsLoop-At nearly seven kilometres length provides ample opportunity spot local fauna while navigating dense woods
13.Lawndale Trials -- Spanning across eight kilometeres these trials are known their beautiful spring flowers especially poppies
14.Schultz Road--It covers roughly nine kilometre distance passing through meadows filled blooming lupine during springs
15.Spring CreekTrial-a tranquil path running alongside creek where visitors can enjoy soothing sound water flowing nearby

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Area Campgrounds
Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park
1500 Aston Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA
707-293-8410
San Francisco North Petaluma KOA
20 Rainsville Road
Petaluma, CA
707-763-1492
Napa County Fairgrounds/Calistoga
1435 North Oak Street
Calistoga, CA
707-942-5111
Mirabel Trailer Park & Campground
7600 River Road
Forestville, CA
707-293-8655
Area Accommodations (over 20 miles away)
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Backyard Garden Oasis BB - Middletown, CA
BBs / Inns
Close to Calistoga, Napa Valley and Lake County Vineyards, and Harbin Hot Springs in the Mayacama Mountains, and 2 hrs away from San Francisco or Sacramento. Backyard Garden Oasis is an exquisite respite for those wanting a nature-filled retreat surrounded by some of Californias most beautiful country.
22.6 miles from park*
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Directions
The park is east of Santa Rosa and south of Highway 12 on Channel Drive via Montgomery Drive. 6201 Channel Drive Santa Rosa, California, 95409. Latitude/Longitude: 38.4292 / -122.6236

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