Bear Path Forge is located on the northern Sonoma Coast about 1 1/2 hours drive from Santa Rosa, 2 1/2 hours from San Francisco.

Camping is available at:
- Salt Point State Park 847-3221
- Ocean Cove Campground 847-3422
- Stillwater County Park 847-3245
- Fort Ross Reef Campground 847-3711
- Timber Cove Boat Landing 847-3278
- Gualala Point County Park 785-2377
- Gualala River Redwood Park 884-3533

Lodging is available at:
- Stillwater Cove Ranch 847-3227
- Salt Point Lodge 847-3234
- Fort Ross Lodge 847-3333
- Timber Cove Inn 847-3231