Fort Ross State Historic Park
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
1,087 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Fort Ross Commander's House · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Timber Cove
Few parks or trails are on the map in Timber Cove
37% of Timber Cove’s land is conserved, about 1,342 acres. 1,109 acres are parks and preserves, 5,575 per 1,000 residents. 0.2 miles of mapped trail cross Timber Cove.
Conserved land
37%
1,342 acres · of 5.7 sq mi of land
Trails
0.2 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,109 ac
5,575 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
44%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Fort Ross State Historic Park, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,342 conserved acres
37% of Timber Cove’s land. Who manages Timber Cove’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks1,086 ac
Regional agency236 ac
County22 ac
State Historic or Cultural Area · 1,086 acRecreation or Education Easement · 236 acLocal Park · 22 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 234 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Ross State Historic Park State Historic or Cultural Area | State parks | 1,086 | Open |
| Stillwater Cove Regional Park Local Park | County | 22 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Timber Cove
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Beaches in Timber Cove
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
When to get out
The best walking months in Timber Cove: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 57 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 63 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 61 | 56 |
| Rain (in) | 9.2 | 9.0 | 6.7 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 5.2 | 10.3 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and August the warmest (highs of 70 °F). 10.3 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Timber Cove →
Questions about parks and trails in Timber Cove
Where can I hike in Timber Cove?
The longest trail networks: Fort Ross State Historic Park, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Timber Cove’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Stillwater Cove Regional Park (on leash). For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Timber Cove?
14,846 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Timber Cove or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,109 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Timber Cove neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →