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Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is the place where the famous author of Treasure Island and Kidnapped spent his honeymoon in 1880. Although nothing remains of Stevenson's cabin, the site is identified on the trail to the summit.
The area features rough terrain, with evergreen forests in the canyons on north-facing slopes and chaparral on the south-facing slopes.
There is a five-mile hike to the top of Mt. St. Helena from which one can see much of the San Francisco Bay Area. On good days the top of Mt. Shasta can be seen, 192 miles in the distance.
To protect the park's wildlife and other natural resources, dogs are not permitted in this park.
Getting There
The park is seven miles north of Calistoga on Highway 29.
The park is seven miles north of Calistoga on Highway 29.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
The best seasons are spring and fall. The winter provides the best vistas, but also the greatest chance of snow and chilling wind.
The best seasons are spring and fall. The winter provides the best vistas, but also the greatest chance of snow and chilling wind.
Operating Hours & Contact
The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Telephone: 707-942-4575
The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Telephone: 707-942-4575
Accessible Features
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Disclaimer
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park. This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors. However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines. Call the park or email us at access@parks.ca.gov for details.
Community Trips
We drove from Sacramento, up through Napa Valley (stopping for some tasting along the way, of course) and then up just outside of Calistoga to Robert Louis Stevenson state park, where Mt St. Helena rests. We hiked about half way up the mountain and had a picnic lunch with a fabulous view!On the way back we stopped and explored the town of Calistoga.
Mt. St. Helena - Robert Louis Stevenson SP
Mirabel (historical), California, United States
11.1 miles
11.1 miles
Bike ride to the top of Mount Saint Helena in Napa County
Amazing Hike with Vanessa, Nico and Mat at Roger Park in Sonoma (7 miles north of Calistoga)
It was snowing and raining heavily. Very low visibility. I lost while finding the way to the north peak (junction at south peak). Got another lost before summting the peak.
