Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Popular destination, arrive early for parking
Best: Weekdays before 10am
A forested oasis in the heart of Wine Country, Bothe-Napa offers a cool escape from Napa Valley's summer heat. The park features second-growth redwoods in Ritchey Canyon, alongside Douglas fir, tan oak, and madrone. Ritchey Creek provides summer swimming holes. The historic Bale Grist Mill (part of the park complex) is a restored 1846 water-powered flour mill still grinding grain. Nearly 10 miles of trails include the challenging ridge hike to adjacent Sugarloaf Ridge. The campground provides a base for wine tasting tours.
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