Best Cabin Camping near Bodega Bay, CA

Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park offers waterfront cabins overlooking Bodega Bay harbor with full electricity, heating, and private bathrooms. The cabins provide comfortable accommodations with beds, small kitchenettes, and basic furniture for up to four guests. One camper shared, "This place was great! I felt this area was idyllic and quiet and gorgeous! Right on the snug harbor and we had a harbor view campsite." Casini Ranch Family Campground also features cabin options along the Russian River with similar amenities, including picnic tables and fire pits outside each unit. Most cabins throughout the area include cable TV and wireless internet access.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Porto Bodega's cabins maintain a simple, coastal aesthetic while offering modern conveniences like showers and toilet facilities. Pet policies vary by property, with many allowing dogs for an additional fee. A recent review noted, "We had total privacy, a pool, sauna and hot tub and a cool little treehouse to sleep in (with real stairs, leading up to it). Our dogs had a great time because they were off leash." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when waterfront cabins book quickly. Some properties like AutoCamp Russian River offer more upscale cabin experiences with stylish furnishings.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic microwaves and mini-refrigerators to more complete setups with cooktops and cookware. Porto Bodega provides easy access to nearby restaurants, as one visitor mentioned: "There is a coffee/breakfast place, and a wine/beer/restaurant at the edge of the property. Very good and convenient!" On-site stores at some campgrounds stock basic provisions, though selection is limited. Duncan Mills and Bodega Bay offer additional shopping options within a short drive of most cabin locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Bodega Bay, California (27)

    1. Casini Ranch Family Campground

    24 Reviews
    Duncans Mills, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 865-2255

    "Sites range from tent camping to RV water and electric only to full hookups. It's centrally located halfway between Gurneville and Bodega Bay."

    "There is a small store with the basic essentials, a play area for young kids and of course the main attraction which is an access to the river. There is a kayak rental by the beach area."

    2. Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Bodega Bay, CA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 875-2354

    "If you wanna rv and craving crab,chowder, and oysters this is the spot for you, full hook up,fire pit , and picnic table walking distance to a restaurant and shops great views very relaxing...the down"

    "This place was great full hook up W,E,S,C you get a fire pit and a picnic table, 3 minute walk to restaurant and deli, public restroom is clean every morning and garbage gets emptied...amazing views the"

    3. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    31 Reviews
    Penngrove, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 763-1492

    "Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos."

    "A nice KOA close to Petaluma with great facilities. We took advantage of doing some laundry and having a hot shower."

    4. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lagunitas, CA
    28 miles

    $35 - $225 / night

    "Site had a fire ring, picnic table, and a stone grill. The grounds had running water, flush toilets and quarter showers. Camped here at night and explored point reyes during the day."

    "This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills."

    5. Johnson's Beach

    6 Reviews
    Guerneville, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 869-2022

    $50 - $100 / night

    "There is an access to the river and few steps away from an old small town feel. Lots of local shops and bars right outside the campsite."

    "If you enjoy Guerneville and want a simple campsite where you can easily walk to every bar, restaurant, and the redwoods, this is the spot."

    6. Olema Campground

    24 Reviews
    Olema, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 663-8106

    "My site had plenty of shade, fire pit, picnic table, and water nearby."

    "Small store, full hookups in places (will bring our trailer back), tables, fire rings. Not much privacy but at least this weekend it was quiet (except for our group 🀣)"

    7. Duncans Mills Campground (Membership)

    2 Reviews
    Duncans Mills, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 865-2024

    "Beautiful river along with campsites surrounded by tall tress. Nice place to relax,hike, fish and or kayaking. full hookups and well maintained campground along with a decent rec center."

    8. River Bend Resort

    4 Reviews
    Rio Nido, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 887-7662

    $79 - $360 / night

    "Great restaurant just outside the property, well stocked general store, arcade, park, and oh yes beach front access where the river does a nice bend."

    9. AutoCamp Russian River

    1 Review
    Guerneville, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 405-7553

    "My family has vacationed near the Russian River for generations and I absolutely love this area. I was intrigued by the new addition of an β€œAutoCamp” as I’d never heard of such a thing before."

    10. Ritchey Creek Campground β€” Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    27 Reviews
    Deer Park, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-4575

    $43 / night

    "Water fountains/spigots relatively easy to find near most campsites. Bathhouse is next to site 10, operates with quarters."

    "We just stayed here for 2 nights, great location very close to Calistoga and not to far from Saint Helena! Next time i would love to try out a cabin or yurt."

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Cabin Reviews near Bodega Bay, CA

301 Reviews of 27 Bodega Bay Campgrounds


  • Amber D.
    Mar. 6, 2019

    Steep Ravine Campground β€” Mount Tamalpais State Park

    Beautiful views, lots of space

    These cabins are well worth the cost. There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families. No electricity but the wood burning stove provides some light. Bring candles and lanterns and some fabric for curtains for privacy.

  • Crystal D.
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Quaint

    I loved the quaint feel of our campsite. The only downside was that the main road runs alongside the grounds. Our site was small but my eyes were pleased by how it looked. Site had a fire ring, picnic table, and a stone grill. The grounds had running water, flush toilets and quarter showers.

    Camped here at night and explored point reyes during the day.

  • N
    Sep. 26, 2021

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Great camp for the kids

    This KOA is pretty big with plenty of options for RV sites. Wide variety of full hook-ups or partial hook-ups. Like most (if not all) KOAs, you can also tent camp or tent cabins. Good size dog park for the pets to run and be free, as well as plenty of fun activities to entertain the kiddos. For us, this is a great spot to shoot down the highway and pull in for a few days to get away from the hustle and bustle of normal life! Close to downtown Petaluma with plenty of premium shops and restaurants.

  • R
    Nov. 21, 2016

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Crowded, but beautiful!

    This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills. The only drawback is the sites are small and close together, affording very little privacy. The campground can be pretty loud at night too. If you're looking for peace, quiet, and seclusion, this might not be the campground for you. We really enjoyed it though because we have a three year old, and with all the other noise in the campground, I didn't have to feel bad when she was being loud. Also, watch out for the raccoons! They stole my bread that I stupidly left out, and then tried to get into our ice chest. There are lockers provided at each campsite. Use them!

  • Joseph F.
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Nice shady retreat in beautiful redwoods.

    We have previously tent camped and car camped here and we really enjoy it. It can get warm in the summer, but the cool moist ocean fog comes in and blankets the area in the evenings, which can really cool it down. On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties. On our second visit, water was available, but it was not potable, and the showers and toilets were still not working. Not sure if that is a Covid related issue or a temporary maintenance issue. It’s worth a drive through prior to staying, in order to find a site that fits your needs, they have many different sized sites available, and we like the sites in the high teens (18 & 19), as they seem a bit larger and are right along the creek. The sites appear to be your standard state park equipment with a fire pit, a picnic table and a lockable pantry. The parking area for our site was large enough to accommodate our SUV and another vehicle. There is firewood generally available with the camp host or at the gate. Good cell signal with Verizon. Because of the amazing redwood canopy, it might be hard to get good sun for solar in most of the sites. There are all kinds of trails available, as well as a paved path that runs for at least a mile or so along the creek, that used to be the old railroad line through that area. They have informational signs all over the place providing historical or ecological information. Access to the creek is seasonally restricted for spawning, and I believe that goes from spring to about mid June or July. Also, lots of poison oak in the unmaintained areas and off the trails, so be aware.

  • N
    Aug. 25, 2016

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Group site

    The group site was spacious and had a wate spigot, two fire rings, two grills and three picnic tables. There was room for two vehicles and is right next to a bathroom with quarter showers. It's a large campground in a beautiful park. Didn't hike but enjoyed road biking around.

  • L
    Oct. 6, 2018

    Ritchey Creek Campground β€” Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Campground in the heart of wine country

    Small, cozy campground located in the heart of wine country. Site contains fire pit, picnic tables, and bear locker. Several prominent wineries located near by as well as a charming town called Calistoga. Sites and bathrooms were well maintained. Good option if you're doing Napa on a budget!

  • Filipino Jack T.
    Mar. 22, 2021

    Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

    Seafood heaven

    If you wanna rv and craving crab,chowder, and oysters this is the spot for you, full hook up,fire pit , and picnic table walking distance to a restaurant and shops great views very relaxing...the down side is the price,wifi,and a little close to each other.....I would definitely come back if they bring the price down

  • Filipino Jack T.
    Mar. 22, 2021

    Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

    Great place to stay for some crab,chowder,and oysters

    This place was great full hook up W,E,S,C you get a fire pit and a picnic table, 3 minute walk to restaurant and deli, public restroom is clean every morning and garbage gets emptied...amazing views the only reason why it's not a 5 star is the price and wifi is really slow but if that is not an issue with you guys then you'll definitely love this place


Guide to Bodega Bay

Camping cabins near Bodega Bay, California sit along the coastal shoreline where temperatures typically range from 45Β°F to 65Β°F year-round due to the moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean. Morning fog frequently envelops the coastline during summer months, burning off by midday. Most cabin rentals require advanced booking with two-night minimums during peak summer season.

What to do

Kayaking the Russian River: Casini Ranch Family Campground provides direct river access for water activities. "You can kayak down the river and the campgrounds have a big variety of sizes, some on and off the river," notes Wes R. The campground offers free canoes for guest use.

Beach activities: River Bend Resort features family-friendly river swimming areas. "The private beach is great for kids (and adults). Easy swimming without a strong current. Lots of shallows but a deep swimming hole are for adults too," reports one camper. The resort sits adjacent to the Russian River Pub for convenient dining options.

Hiking redwood forests: Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground offers trails through mature redwoods. "There are all kinds of trails available, as well as a paved path that runs for at least a mile or so along the creek, that used to be the old railroad line through that area," explains Joseph F. The park features informational signs providing historical and ecological context.

Wine country excursions: Ritchey Creek Campground provides access to nearby vineyards. "If you're a wine drinker, during non-COVID times you can catch a wine bus from here!" shares Peter M. The park sits midway between St. Helena and Calistoga, making it convenient for wine tasting day trips.

What campers like

Waterfront access: Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park offers sites directly on Bodega Harbor. "You can see the Milky Way at night while listening to the soft foghorn and every now and then a soft bark of a seal," describes Duranne C. Dry camping sites with harbor views cost $50/night plus a $10 registration fee.

Family amenities: San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA includes numerous kid-friendly facilities. "Swimming, play and explore all the north bay has to offer. Clean simple and fun place with loads to do for the family," writes Adrian G. The campground includes a petting zoo and multiple playground areas.

Proximity to towns: Johnson's Beach Campground puts visitors within walking distance of Guerneville. "If you enjoy Guerneville and want a simple campsite where you can easily walk to every bar, restaurant, and the redwoods, this is the spot. Clean toilets, warm showers, river access, electrical outlets, what's not to like?" states Reza T. The walkable location eliminates driving concerns for those planning to enjoy local establishments.

Natural surroundings: Casini Ranch sites blend with the landscape. "Beautiful river along with campsites surrounded by tall trees. Nice place to relax, hike, fish and or kayaking," reports Scotty B. about the Duncan Mills campground. Most cabin sites include riverfront or forest views.

What you should know

Site privacy varies significantly: Samuel Taylor State Park offers more secluded cabin options. "Sites are close, but have some privacy. Stream is accessible shallow. Beautiful trees," notes Gabriel F. Other campgrounds feature more open layouts with minimal separation between accommodations.

Weather patterns require layering: Coastal areas experience significant temperature swings. "The night is COLD up this way, and mere miles will cover several different weather systems. Bring layers," advises one camper about the Bodega area. Morning fog can keep temperatures cool until midday.

Seasonal concerns: Porto Bodega experiences seasonal wildlife activity. "They have raccoons but don't tell you that... they didn't leave anything out but had muddy footprints all over our table in the morning!" reports Jennifer J. Secure food items at night regardless of which campground you choose.

Reservation timing: Olema Campground provides a strategic location for exploring Point Reyes National Seashore. "If you want to explore the Point Reyes National Seashore you do not have many options. This facility has been there a long time, and while not the best, it gives you great access," notes a reviewer. Book cabins 3-6 months in advance during summer.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Casini Ranch provides dedicated children's activity spaces. "They have an insane amount of kids activities! Face painting, s'mores campfire, hay ride, parks, karaoke- just to name a few! Easily one of our fav campgrounds!" enthuses Miya B. The campground includes a bounce pillow particularly popular with younger visitors.

Noise levels vary: When seeking quiet family time, consider site location carefully. "Spent the weekend with family (10 kids, 6 adults) at Casini Ranch for a couple birthdays. Kids were busy the whole time, riding bikes and scooters, playing on the jump pillow, feeling the animals. Sites are HUGE!" shares Dustin C. Weekday stays generally offer quieter experiences than weekends.

Shared facilities: Johnson's Beach features community bathrooms with timed showers. "This is our second time here. This is our little spot when we just don't want to be in the wilderness. There is an access to the river and few steps away from an old small town feel," explains Maria O. The campground offers both sunny and shaded sites for families to choose from based on preference.

Tips from RVers

Space constraints: Larger RVs face limitations at some facilities. "Very large campground with lots of amenities within. There is a small store with the basic essentials, a play area for young kids and of course the main attraction which is an access to the river," notes Maria O. about Casini Ranch, though she adds, "The RV site looked more crowded when we were there."

Utilities availability: Porto Bodega provides varying hookup options. "We did drive-in at one of the dry camps and it had your typical fire pit (dryer wheel) and picnic table - the view was gorgeous! Right next to the dock with an awesome view of the boats and bay," shares Khang N. Full hookup sites cost over $100 while dry sites run approximately $65.

Seasonal crowding: River Bend Resort experiences significant occupancy fluctuations. "River Bend Resort has a great helpful staff, great Russian River wine country location and is next to the Russian River pub. And campground overall is average, so long as you're on the outer rim. Interior RV sites seem to be full-time residents and very cramped," reports Beverly W. Weekday visits outside peak summer season offer better value and more space.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Bodega Bay, CA is Casini Ranch Family Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 24 reviews.

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