Samuel P. Taylor State Park covers more than 2,700 acres of wooded countryside with rolling hills of coastal redwoods and open grasslands. The park features hiking trails, mountain biking and equestrian trails. A paved bicycle trail runs through the park. Black tailed deer are often seen, and salmon and steelhead trout migrate up Papermill Creek to spawn. This large park, located just 15 minutes west of San Rafael on Sir Francis Drake Blvd. has a large campground area with 60 developed campsites, 16 tent-only campsites, 6 ADA developed sites, 2 group tent sites and an equestrian group site. For reservations contact Reserve America at 1-800-444-7275.

Samuel P. Taylor State Park has been saved by Muir Woods National Monument. Hours of Operation: Open 8:00 AM til sunset everyday through Labor Day.