Austin Creek State Recreation Area

Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Map showing the location of Austin Creek State Recreation Area
LocationSonoma County, California, United States
Nearest cityGuerneville, California
Coordinates38°34′1″N 123°3′11″W / 38.56694°N 123.05306°W / 38.56694; -123.05306
Area5,927 acres (23.99 km2)
Established1964
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

Austin Creek State Recreation Area is a state park unit of California, United States, encompassing an isolated wilderness area. It is located in Sonoma County, California, adjacent to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, with which it shares a common entrance. Its rugged topography includes ravines, grassy hillsides, oak-capped knolls, and rocky summits offering glimpses of the Pacific Ocean. There are 20 miles (30 km) of trails, panoramic wilderness views, and camping (both back-country and vehicle-accessible). The remains of Pond Farm artists' colony (dating from the 1940s) are also included in the Austin Creek SRA.