The park contains the southernmost stand of old-growth coast redwoods in the Napa Valley.
The onsite Bale Grist Mill was once the primary flour source for early settlers in the region during the mid-19th century.
The park's swimming pool is historically significant and remains a popular feature during the hot summer months.
Indigenous Wappo people inhabited the Napa Valley area long before European settlement, leaving archeological traces within the region.
The park provides a cooling effect for hikers due to the dense canopy cover of the Redwood and Douglas Fir forests.
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park preserves a diverse landscape featuring redwood groves and chaparral-covered hillsides along the Napa River. The park offers 45 developed campsites and a seasonal swimming pool fed by natural spring water. It serves as the location for the historic Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, which contains an 1846 water-powered mill. Visitors access over 10 miles of hiking trails that wind through Douglas fir and coastal redwood forests. The park is situated in a transitional climate zone between the cool coast and the inland heat of the Napa Valley. It provides a rare public camping option centrally located among world-renowned wineries. Native wildlife in the area includes black-tailed deer, gray foxes, and various species of woodpeckers.
The restored water wheel at the Bale Grist Mill historic site.
Book campsites months in advance during the summer season as availability is highly limited.
Wear sturdy hiking boots, as trails can be steep and uneven in the forest areas.
Bring bug spray, especially during the spring and summer months near the river and shaded areas.
Do not attempt to swim in the Napa River, as the water level fluctuates significantly and is not a designated swimming area.
The swimming pool is open seasonally from late spring through early autumn; the Bale Grist Mill historic site has specific tour-based operating days that vary by season.
Practice Leave No Trace principles; keep dogs on a 6-foot leash at all times and only on designated trails.
