Best Glamping near Calistoga, CA

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park houses multiple glamping options just minutes from Calistoga's renowned vineyards. The park's collection of yurts provides a comfortable alternative to traditional camping with sturdy canvas structures on raised wooden platforms. Each yurt includes beds with mattresses, electricity, lockable doors, and dedicated picnic tables. For those seeking additional comfort, nearby Wildhaven Sonoma offers safari-style glamping tents with proper beds, linens, and private outdoor spaces approximately 30 minutes from Calistoga. Both locations maintain convenient access to restrooms and hot showers, though shower tokens must be purchased separately at Bothe-Napa Valley. A recent visitor noted, "We stayed here for Christmas and loved our little yurt. It was very clean, and the bed was actually pretty comfy."

Surrounded by oak, madrone, and manzanita forest, these glamping sites connect guests directly to wine country's natural beauty while providing a fraction of the cost of luxury accommodations. Hiking trails wind through the property with a scenic 5-mile loop along Ritchey Creek particularly popular among visitors. During summer months, the seasonal swimming pool at Bothe-Napa Valley offers refreshing relief after wine tasting excursions. Many guests take advantage of the proximity to Calistoga's hot springs, restaurants, and tasting rooms, with some locations providing shuttle services to nearby wineries. According to a camper, "It's a great spot for cheap and restful accommodation while visiting wine country. Yurts and glamping options are not super cheap because you are in California but way more affordable than any hotel and 5 minutes from Calistoga, through vineyard lined lanes."

Best Glamping Sites Near Calistoga, California (25)

    1. Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

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

    $43 / night

    "Not super cheap cuz you are in California but way more affordable than any hotel and 5 minutes from Calistoga, thru vineyard lined lanes. Lots of hikes for a hike level."

    "As many have mentioned, it’s also a Poison Oak farm, but if you keep to the trails and roads it’s fine. Many sites are not level. Road is narrow."

    2. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Kenwood, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 833-5712

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Did a little recon prior to booking our trip and decided on site #39, as we were only staying for 3 nights and did not need any sun for solar for that short of a stay."

    "Staff at the visitor center/store were friendly. Sugarloaf had lots of sites to choose from. We had many neighbors (mostly RVs) but enough space between sites."

    3. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    31 Reviews
    Penngrove, CA
    22 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."

    "great accommodations. the bathrooms and showers were always clean. there was some construction going on, since it was the off season. it looked like they were renovating some of the bathrooms and aisle"

    4. Spring Lake Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 539-8092

    $35 / night

    "It is kid friendly, fun easy hike around the lake (no swimming but you can rent or bring your own kayaks or stand-up paddle boards), great location to way more technical hikes into and around Trione-Annabel"

    "We stayed on site 3. It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers."

    5. Napa County Fairgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Calistoga, CA
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-5111

    "Nice clean laundry , bathroom and concrete rv pads. Close to Oxbow public market, great spot for lunch or dinner."

    "It was a great relatively inexpensive RV park right in the middle of Calistoga, aka Napa Valley CA"

    6. Skyline Wilderness Park

    29 Reviews
    Napa, CA
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 252-0481

    "Clean showers and bathrooms, some trees, close to Raley’s Grocery store. Easy drive to the wineries of Napa Valley, a little further to Sonoma but a nice drive."

    "Staff was super friendly. Spots were pretty level, but close together. They gave free wifi but it was not consistent. It constantly dropped."

    7. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lagunitas, CA
    40 miles

    $35 - $225 / night

    "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."

    "On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties."

    8. River Bend Resort

    4 Reviews
    Rio Nido, CA
    20 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. Johnson's Beach

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

    $50 - $100 / night

    "Great spot in the middle of town. walking distance from all shops and bars while still on the river. Friendly staff, friendly neighbors."

    "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."

    10. Wildhaven Sonoma

    1 Review
    Healdsburg, CA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 283-7773

    $89 - $299 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Calistoga, CA

289 Reviews of 25 Calistoga Campgrounds


  • A
    Jun. 28, 2022

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Camping in wine country!

    Great spot for cheap and restful accommodation while Visiting wine country. Yurts, and campsites, pull thru and rv sites. Not super cheap cuz you are in California but way more affordable than any hotel and 5 minutes from Calistoga, thru vineyard lined lanes. Lots of hikes for a hike level. Mosquitos started coming out but tolerable. Nice trickling river and peaceful pondering spots. Great bathrooms but bring lots of quarters for showers, helpful staff! Rico you are the best for giving me firewood!

  • RoamingAspen V.
    Dec. 29, 2023

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Quiet in Winter

    Nice sites in Oak, Madrone and Manzanita forest. As many have mentioned, it’s also a Poison Oak farm, but if you keep to the trails and roads it’s fine. Many sites are not level. Road is narrow. Bathrooms clean, showers although clean were not inviting. ATT was a bar, occasionally two. Was able to make a call if I stood still. Minutes away from Calistoga and St. Helena. We imagine it’s a very busy place in peak season, but a nice quiet getaway in winter.

  • Msmetoo48 S.
    Jun. 19, 2022

    Bodega Bay RV Park

    Great location, lots of campers

    Clean and well laid out. Laundry has 3 washers and 3 dryers. Prices are high but normal for CA. It’s a bit of a walk to the nearest beach, but you can drive if you want to. Sites are all gravel with a picnic table and divided by a fence. It’s a packed place with no real views. Staff is very nice. Dogs were wondering through our site and quiet hours were not enforced.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Great camping in wine country

    Tent camped here several times before I got my trailer. Fantastically close to many great wineries, and minutes from Calistoga. The park has a great swimming pool that my kids enjoyed, and I heard there was a fun hike to the mill located elsewhere in the park. Heads up for RV campers- the park is hilly, and some of the parking spots aren’t flat, so make sure you check sites like campsitephotos first to make sure you get a spot that works for you.

  • 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
    May. 31, 2024

    Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼

    A Sunny, Inground Solar Heated Pool in the Redwood Forest! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏕️🚐

    Jeanne and Roberts treehouse is a luxurious Wonderland of a campground! 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… The place is completely private and fenced! We highly recommend, the treehouse… You won’t be disappointed!

  • 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!

  • B
    Jul. 8, 2020

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Nice location

    Just stayed here for 3 nights over 4th July weekend. Sites are nicely spaced apart, amenities are great - very clean, new and well looked after. The location itself is fantastic, just a few miles from Calistoga and St Helena. There is a creek which the kids enjoyed playing in and some good hiking.

    There was some poison oak in the campground, but this was easily cleared (and not as bad as have seen in other locations). We also had some wasps and bought a trap at the local hardware store which largely solved the problem. Think both these issues are a result of the campground having just reopened following COVID-19 as the Rangers seemed very helpful.

    Overall we had a great stay, and would go back.

  • H
    Jul. 5, 2025

    Johnson's Beach

    Good location but mediocre camping

    Just got back from a 2 night stay at Johnson's Beach campsite. We found the camp grounds to be so-so and not the most maintained. While we were there, we saw more than a few families come for a night and leave earlier than expected because of complaints of their sites. 

    If you are interested in Johnson's Beach, I'd rather do one of their glamping tents or bungalow instead.

    Pros:

    • Good location to the beach; 2 minute walk from camp site to the beach.

    • Nice clean and well maintained bathrooms and showers.

    • 5 minute walk to downtown / Safeway

    • Host (Chris) was nice and did his best.

    • Outlets at each site.

    • Well shaded by trees (although is also a con).

    Cons:

    • Camp sites too cramped/small, especially from 20 - 25. Hardly any breathing room.
    • Camp sites are right behind a bar (?) and homes so we heard a lot of partying, singing, dog barking well into the night
    • Road next to the camp sites used by cars to reach the beach. Cars would stir up dust. 
    • A lot of trees but frequented by crows. The crows can be very noisy and loved to poop all around the camp grounds.

Guide to Calistoga

Glamping options near Calistoga offer a blend of rustic charm and wine country convenience. The region, situated in northern Napa Valley at elevations between 300-600 feet, experiences warm summer days that typically cool significantly at night. Winter temperatures can drop to the 30s, requiring proper preparation for off-season stays.

What to do

Hiking at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park: Located 25 minutes from Calistoga, the park features multiple trail options. "There are a handful of great loop options and a few great out and backs too. My personal favorite hike in this park is at the bottom of the hill from the campground, but can be accessed by trails and a short road walk, and that is the Goodspeed Trail to Gunsight Rock," notes one visitor to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

Wine shuttle service: Some campgrounds coordinate transportation to local vineyards. "A shuttle stops at the park to take people into town for dinner if they don't want to drive after drinking," explains a camper at Samuel P. Taylor State Park, which makes a convenient base for wine country exploration.

Astronomy experiences: Stargazing opportunities enhance camping near Calistoga. "We went on a night hike for a star gazing tour and had a great time!" shares a visitor about the Robert Ferguson Observatory at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Some campgrounds offer scheduled astronomy programs during summer months.

What campers like

Budget-friendly wine country access: Camping provides substantial savings compared to area hotels. "We have rented at this campground many times. Never had any trouble getting a reservation in spring or fall. Camping here leaves lots of money for food and wine splurges!" reports a visitor to Ritchey Creek Campground.

Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water recreation. At Spring Lake Regional Park, "Walked to the water park on spring lake that featured an inflatable, floating obstacle course/bouncy house thing. The kids LOVED that," shares one camper about the summer water features.

Proximity to towns: Camping near established communities means conveniences remain accessible. "This place was wonderful! We stumbled upon this place after wine tasting in Sonoma. This place had many sites and super family friendly. Very easy to find," notes a visitor to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park about the area's strategic location.

What you should know

Seasonal weather considerations: Temperature fluctuations require planning. "We stayed here in December. It was cold and drippy that time of year but it's a nice campground. We had a nice quiet stay but we wimped out and went into town for breakfast on our last morning there," explains a winter camper at Ritchey Creek Campground.

Poison oak awareness: Several campsites report this natural hazard. "Beautiful and close to downtown Calistoga however the campgrounds were infested with poison oak. Maybe just the time of year and because of so much rain this year? Not sure but it was thick and lush everywhere," warns a visitor to Skyline Wilderness Park.

Cell service variability: Connectivity differs between properties. "We camp here as often as we can... There is no cell coverage for any of the major providers, but free (slow) Wi-Fi covers half the camp, and premium Wi-Fi is available to purchase," notes a regular at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and recreation: Some campgrounds feature dedicated children's areas. "Traditional campground, yurts and a seasonal pool make this a fun place to go with the kids. Camp sites are on the smaller side. Take a walk to check out the Pioneer Cemetery and nearby mill," advises a family camper about Ritchey Creek Campground.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Animal sightings enhance family camping experiences. "The campsite is set around an open meadow, but spaces are a bit close together. We walked the 'Nature Trail' through the campground & when we tried to sit they would swarm. But it was a nice short easy walk, where we saw a rabbit, turkeys, lizards, deer, & quails!" shares a visitor at Johnson's Beach.

Educational programs: Some sites offer structured learning activities. "They have everything you need for a great weekend! You can walk to a trail to check out a waterfall from there (pretty darn steep!) and you can walk to the Robert Ferguson Observatory as well!" reports a family about the nature programs at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.

Tips from RVers

Full hookup availability: Several campgrounds provide complete services. "Clean showers and bathrooms, some trees, close to Raley's Grocery store. Easy drive to the wineries of Napa Valley, a little further to Sonoma but a nice drive. Picnic table, some full hook-ups and some partial," notes an RVer who stayed at Skyline Wilderness Park.

Site limitations: Many wine country campgrounds have size restrictions. "RV Campsites are nothing fancy and close together. But the park itself is nice...hiking trails, views, nature, and close to Napa," explains an RV camper about Skyline Wilderness Park.

Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer this service. "Arrive at this park full of water. There was only one spigot with threads (for attaching hose to fill tanks); it was at spot 29," advises a fifth-wheel owner about Spring Lake Regional Park, highlighting the importance of arriving prepared.

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Calistoga, CA is Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park with a 4-star rating from 27 reviews.

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