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Monte Rio Beach

Monte Rio Beach is the largest public beach on the lower Russian River and, as with all of our facilities, is ADA accessible. Enjoy the serenity of this part of the Russian River and rent a canoe, paddle board or kayak. This is a great place to learn water sports but it’s also challenging enough to attract the advanced paddler.

Our food concession stand is stocked with cold drinks, soft serve ice cream and lunch items. Volleyball courts or horseshoe pits are free to any who wish to play. Beach concessions and amenities generally open around mid-May and close after Labor Day.

The lower beach parking lot is open during the summer season only (mid-May through mid-September) and closes at 8 pm. However, Monte Rio Beach itself and the upper parking lot remain open for the public’s enjoyment year-round.

West of the Monte Rio Bridge is Sandy Beach. Once the beach parking lot closes, those on foot can cut through the narrow paths leading down from the upper parking lot to the water. This small beach is popular for fly-fishing and the adjacent boat launch provides access for small fishing vessels. Angling has long been a popular sport on the Russian River and even today the area is famous for Steelhead trout.

Sandy Beach is our dog-friendly beach and leashes are required. We ask that you respect the use of the area and clean up after your pet. Good river hygiene recommends that you bring fresh water for your pet to drink rather than river water, and bathe him/her upon arriving home.

Dutch Bill Beach is located across the river from Sandy Beach with access off of Main Street. It is a natural island in high water with Dutch Bill Creek to the south and the Russian River to the North. In the summer months it is a popular family beach for picnicking and fishing. There is a Park and Ride lot half a block south of the Beach entrance on Main Street.

Boat rental and food concessions are now closed for the season. We will re-open in May of 2024.

 


Contact Information / Rates / Venues

Contact Information

Monte Rio Community Center
20488 Highway 116, Monte Rio, CA 95462

Mail:
PO Box 877, Monte Rio, CA 95462


Event Director

Tel: (707) 865-9956


Canoe & Kayak Rentals

Open seasonally from Memorial Day to end of September

Tel: (707) 865-0400


Marina McTaggart, Administrator

Tel: (707) 865-2487

Fax: (707) 865-0229


Leslie Hofelich, Park Supervisor

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