Samuel P. Taylor State Park

Samuel P. Taylor State Park is a California state park in Marin County named for 19th-century entrepreneur Samuel P. Taylor and noted for its redwood groves and creekside setting. The park preserves forested creek canyon and provides outdoor recreation close to the Bay Area.

The park offers day-use picnic areas, hiking and equestrian trails, and multiple campgrounds set among redwoods and mixed forest. Trail networks link creekside paths with higher-ridge routes and provide opportunities for birdwatching and river access.

The land preserves remnants of industrial-era activity linked to Samuel P. Taylor, who operated a sawmill and paper mill in the 19th century; parcels were later acquired for public park use by the state. Over time the site shifted from industrial use to a protected recreation and conservation area.

The park sits in west-central Marin County along Lagunitas Creek, near the small communities of Lagunitas-Forest Knolls and behind the coastal ridge west of San Rafael. It is within the forested hills of western Marin rather than on the coastal plain.

• Camping: Camping areas include drive-in and walk-in sites and a group campground; sites are operated by California State Parks and often require advance reservations on busy weekends.
• Natural highlights: The park preserves riparian and redwood forest along Lagunitas Creek, which supports local salmon and steelhead populations.