intermediate
Forestville, California, United States
Steelhead Beach
A Russian River access point in Sonoma County offering cooler freshwater swimming in a scenic redwood-lined valley suitable for intermediate swimmers. The river current requires respect and awareness, with conditions varying seasonally and after rainfall. Visit in summer when water levels drop and temperatures rise.

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Steelhead Beach
38.4990, -122.9004
Details
- Location
- Forestville, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Coordinates
- 38.4990, -122.9004