Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, these boat-in sites provide water access camping on Lake Sonoma with multiple arrival options. Campers can reach sites by boat, vehicle, or on foot, with water hookups available for RVs alongside standard amenities like restrooms and trash service. The campground allows pets and alcohol, with firewood and supplies available through an on-site camp store.
Fishing and swimming draw visitors to the lake, while the $30-$80 nightly rate reflects seasonal pricing variations. Reservations help secure preferred dates during busier periods. For additional overnight options, campers can explore campgrounds around Geyserville just five miles east.
Description
Overview
Lake Sonoma's Boat-In Sites are scattered around beautiful Lake Sonoma, only a 45-minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a two-hour drive from San Francisco. BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDWorld famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the area's extensive trail network.
Recreation
The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for large and smallmouth bass, catfish and sunfish. A small native population of rainbow trout exists in the waters as well. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders enjoy exploring several miles of trails that meander along the shoreline.
Facilities
The lake boasts nearly 100 boat-in campsites. Some sites lie close to the lake's ski zones while others are in more secluded regions perfect for fishing or swimming. Boaters who wish to camp/sleep on their boats may anchor anywhere within the park, but boats must be equipped with anchor lights. If boaters wish to tie up to the shore, they must be at one of the designated campgrounds.
Natural Features
Lake Sonoma is nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California. The area typically has cool, foggy, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Temperatures average in the upper 90s during the summer with short periods of higher heat.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBoat-in Sites (lake Sonoma) is located in California
Directions
Take Highway 101 north of San Francisco to the town of Healdsburg and exit on Dry Creek Road. Travel west 11 miles to reach the visitor center on the right. The public boat ramp is 1.5 miles further up the road.
Address
3333 SKAGGS SPRINGS RD
Geyserville, CA 95441-9644
Coordinates
38.7083333 N
123 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 users- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 users
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 29 min from Santa Rosa, CA
- 1 hr 9 min from Vallejo, CA
- 1 hr 12 min from Napa, CA
- 1 hr 22 min from San Francisco, CA
