If you’re reading this, you’re likely preparing to visit the Point Arena forest. In this post, we’ll explain how to get to the forest and share our local recommendations.
Please save these directions before heading to the forest as cell phone service may be unreliable.
Forest Address
25284 Ten Mile Rd, Point Arena, CA 95468
Most people use Google Maps to get to the forest. Below is the link to the exact forest location.
Better Place Forests Point Arena (Google Maps)
We highly recommend going through the city of Point Arena to enjoy all it has to offer and to get your bearings. This is the route highlighted in blue below.
Directions from the City of Point Arena
- Turn east onto Riverside Drive at the top of the hill in Point Arena
- Drive straight for 4 miles; the road will change names a few times, ultimately becoming Ten Mile Rd
- Our address (25284) will be posted on a tree along with many other address signs at our shared gravel road. A wooden sign with our name and logo will also be posted here
- Turn right onto our shared gravel road. Please observe the 15 mph speed limit
- Travel .5 miles down the road. Our driveway will be on the right
- Park near the sheds or at the ADA parking available at the Visitors Center.
- There is a short trail through the trees from the parking area to the Visitors Center where a forest steward will be awaiting your arrival
Important Tips
- When possible, do not travel on Mountain View Road. Utilize the alternative routes that are available. Traveling on 128 all the way to Hwy 1 adds 20 minutes to your trip, but involves more favorable road conditions.
- Hwy 1 is a beautiful scenic highway. Take your time and enjoy the sights along the way! There are several opportunities marked with Coastal Access signs along the way.
- Our forest is located on the Mendocino Coast — it’s incredibly peaceful, but cell phone service can be unreliable.
- We recommend wearing sneakers or hiking boots and bringing a jacket. We have walking sticks, hand-warmers, and umbrellas in case the weather takes a turn for the worse.
- Please save these directions as service on the way to the forest may be unreliable.
Contact Information
If you have questions leading up to your tour, you can reach our team directly at:
Phone Number: 707-231-3239
Email Address: point.arena@betterplaceforests.org
All forest visits require a reservation. If you haven’t made one yet, please reach out to our support to schedule yours today.
