Best Glamping near Calistoga, CA

Do you enjoy camping but don't want to rough it? Glamping is a great option. Glamping offers the perfect opportunity to explore Calistoga and stay off the beaten path. Glamping offers quick access to one or more of Calistoga's most popular destinations.

Best Glamping Sites Near Calistoga, California (24)

    Camper-submitted photo at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground near Kenwood, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground near Kenwood, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground near Kenwood, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground near Kenwood, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground near Kenwood, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground near Kenwood, CA

    1. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    64 Photos
    390 Saves
    Kenwood, California

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is nestled in the heart of Sonoma County. We offer camping for Tents and Rv’s, two luxurious glamping sites, and tent rental if you need a tent or an extra one for the kids. Visit our website for reservations - and our reservable instantly available - no more requirement to make reservations 48 hours before arrival day.

    We release first-come, first-serve sites over the phone at 10 am. We typically have room Sunday-Thursday, but fill up on good weathered weekends from April through October.

    You can enjoy camping year-round at Sugarloaf Ridge State

    • Park 47 family camping spaces are surrounded by a large meadow bordered by a year-round stream and a hillside forest. 
    • Group campground with room for up to 50 people.
    • 2 wheelchair-accessible campsites(6, 7) with an accessible restroom and showers. The campfire pits for these sites are also accessible, with a variety of wheelchair seating areas. 
    • Ability to accommodate RVs up to 28 feet and trailers up to 24 feet. There is no dump station at the campground. 
    • Two seasonal glamping tents (April-Oct)
    • Dog’s are allowed in the campground, but not on backcountry trails and roads.
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 - $45 / night

    Seneca E.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Deer Park, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Deer Park, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Deer Park, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Deer Park, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Deer Park, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park near Deer Park, CA

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

    26 Reviews
    66 Photos
    198 Saves
    Deer Park, California

    Located in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley wine country, the Park offers Napa valley camping, picnicking, swimming, and hiking trails that go through stands of coastal redwoods as well as forests of Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone.

    Park is open year round.

    A few drop-in sites are available on a first-come-first-serve especially during the off season.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $43 / night

    Missy C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA near Penngrove, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA near Penngrove, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA near Penngrove, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA near Penngrove, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA near Penngrove, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA near Penngrove, CA

    3. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    28 Reviews
    33 Photos
    203 Saves
    Penngrove, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Skyline Wilderness Park near Napa, CA

    4. Skyline Wilderness Park

    25 Reviews
    65 Photos
    332 Saves
    Napa, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Lake Regional Park near Santa Rosa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Lake Regional Park near Santa Rosa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Lake Regional Park near Santa Rosa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Lake Regional Park near Santa Rosa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Lake Regional Park near Santa Rosa, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Spring Lake Regional Park near Santa Rosa, CA

    5. Spring Lake Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    12 Photos
    124 Saves
    Santa Rosa, California

    The Spring Lake Regional Park campground is open daily May-Sept and on weekends and holidays Oct-April. The group campground is open year round by reservation.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Bodega Bay RV Park near Bodega Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bodega Bay RV Park near Bodega Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bodega Bay RV Park near Bodega Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bodega Bay RV Park near Bodega Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bodega Bay RV Park near Bodega Bay, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Bodega Bay RV Park near Bodega Bay, CA

    6. Bodega Bay RV Park

    15 Reviews
    24 Photos
    139 Saves
    Bodega Bay, California

    Since 1967, the Adams Family have been your hosts at the Bodega Bay RV Park. We are constantly trying to improve our park and its facilities for the benefit & enjoyment of our guests. The Bodega Bay campgrounds are great for whale watching (January - April), salmon sport fishing (February - September), abalone (April - November except July), crabbing, (mid November - June), clamming (year round), and rockcod sport fishing (year round). Guests can enjoy all of the Bodega Bay RV camping amenities, including: -Clean Restrooms with Hot Showers -Free WiFi -Two Group Clubhouses -RV Supplies -Laundry Facilities -Dump Station -Candy, Sodas, & Ice Cream -Ice -Free limited Cable TV -Free DVD library -Bocce ball court -Horseshoe pit -Restaurant -Fenced Dog Run -Putting Green -Outdoor Activity Area -RV storage -Fire Ring rentals

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Olema Campground near Olema, CA

    7. Olema Campground

    22 Reviews
    30 Photos
    345 Saves
    Olema, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Napa County Fairgrounds near Calistoga, CA

    8. Napa County Fairgrounds

    3 Reviews
    11 Saves
    Calistoga, California
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Tent Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo at Clear Lake Campground near Lower Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Clear Lake Campground near Lower Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Clear Lake Campground near Lower Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Clear Lake Campground near Lower Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Clear Lake Campground near Lower Lake, CA
    Camper-submitted photo at Clear Lake Campground near Lower Lake, CA

    9. Clear Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    34 Photos
    21 Saves
    Lower Lake, California

    Book now for Spring and Summer campsites! Clear Lake Campground is small vintage campground, established in the 1950s. Camp right on Cache Creek, the only outlet of Clear Lake. The campground is on Cache Creek and a car or boat is required to get to Clear Lake. For lake fishing, Redbud Park, Highlands Park and Austin Park are all within a ten minute drive from Camp. Austin Park also has a playground and swimming beach. The park offers rustic charm with great fishing and bird watching right from your campsite. We have a boat launch for your kayak, canoe or motor boat and we have canoe and kayak rentals. Cool off in the small pool. Challenge your family to a ping pong tournament or corn toss game. Lake County guests enjoy stunning vistas, world-class wines, the largest freshwater lake in California, the cleanest air in the US and endless outdoor activities. Activities include fishing, birding, kayaking, biking, hiking and wine tasting. Our staff have been trained as tourism ambassadors and can help you make the most of your vacation. Explore our blog for activities and things to do near Camp. Travel trailers, campers, tents and RVs are all welcome. Most sites include water, sewer and 30 amp electric. Bathrooms and showers. Limited wifi. Campsites are hard packed dirt. Please note, our small vintage campground is best suited to small to midsize trailers and motor coaches. Sites range from 25-40 feet long and 18-24 feet wide. Please plan accordingly.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $54 - $999 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Johnson's Beach near Guerneville, CA

    10. Johnson's Beach

    4 Reviews
    56 Saves
    Guerneville, California
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $50 - $100 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews near Calistoga, California

229 Reviews of 24 Calistoga Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    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!

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    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.

  • RoamingAspen V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    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.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    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.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from Huttopia Wine Country
    Jul. 12, 2023

    Huttopia Wine Country

    Glamping in California Wine Country

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  You can't ask for a more picturesque place to glamping, surrounded by the fields of the ranch & winery, while also within driving distance of San Francisco, this is a spot to check out!

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Mar. 7, 2022

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Tucked away getaway

    This is a great getaway spot--quiet, not too crowded, and with the Robert Ferguson Observatory just up the road (time it right and you can get in on some of their events, which are very cool).  The campsites on the spur back up into shade, a welcome relief in the summertime.  "Glamping" sites available with reservations.  No cell service but high-speed internet is available for a fee at the Visitor Center.  A great place to camp if you're looking for a laid-back outdoor experience in the wine country.  (And dogs are allowed, always a plus for those of us with K9s.)

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Jul. 20, 2020

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Good place to spend the night

    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. Cons are lots of poison oak and lots and lots of wasps! Bring a trap and be prepared to constantly tell the kids to stay away from the bushes. Great creek near by (we spent most of our time stacking rocks) and great hiking trails i believe it’s a 5 mile loop up ritchy creek. Very cool to see hundreds of frogs everywhere at night. Overall had a great time. Pool was awesome, staff was friendly, facilities were clean! Wood was overpriced but hey that’s the Napa Valley for you!

  • Julie D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Oct. 27, 2020

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Yurts!

    My husband and I stayed here for Christmas, and loved our little yurt. It was very clean, and the bed was actually pretty comfy. It came with a cot as well. The bathrooms were super clean and also really nice. I was impressed. There were hardly any other people staying there at the same time, so we pretty much had the campground to ourselves.

    It was pretty chilly at night in December, and the yurts don't really stay warm, but maybe slightly warmer than if staying in a tent.

    My only complaint is noise from the road. It runs right by the campground, and pretty audible even inside the yurt. I recommend ear plugs.

  • Joseph F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Peaceful with nice shade. Bring insect countermeasures.

    Lived in this area almost my whole life and never knew about this campground. 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. Tons of shade with the sites along the south side of the campgrounds, tons of sun along the north side. So depending on the time of year and your solar charging needs, this may make a difference. There were ample water faucets along the campground road and bathrooms were only a short walk in just about any direction. The showers are located along the north east portion of the loop, and they are fantastic. Large, hot, coin operated showers at the rate of $0.25/min. There is free WiFi with limited bandwidth at and around the visitor’s center, as well as an option to pay for premium internet at a reasonable daily or weekly rate. There is firewood and bagged ice available at both the visitor’s center and with the camp hosts. They can take card, cash, or you can pay using their QR code. They also have some basic supplies and snacks at the visitor’s center. The campsites are your standard fare with a parking area, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Some of the sites are less level than others, but there are plenty of good places to set up tents. Additionally, some of the parking areas for each site are better than others. At our site, we were able to fit our teardrop, our tow vehicle, and our parent’s jeep in our assigned parking area at site 39. The campsites are relatively close together, so that might be an issue if you visit when it’s booked up, but we went just after Labor Day and we had at least two to three empty sites to either side of us. The camp host was friendly and helpful, as were the rest of the staff. Lastly, depending on the time of year, you may encounter yellow jackets, so prepare accordingly. If you don’t have your own mosquito net tent, you can rent one at the site for about $15/day, plus a $25 mandatory setup fee. It appears that they also have a couple “glamping” sites which are furnished with a fancy teepee tent, chairs, and I believe they even have their own private portapotty. Speaking of portapotty, you can rent your own at your site for about $10-15/day, too. Very convenient if you are reliant on that amenity and your chosen site is far from the other restrooms. Lots of hiking around, there’s an observatory nearby, and it looks like a popular spot for cyclists, as well.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Narrows Lodge Resort
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Narrows Lodge Resort

    Quiet, fun, relaxing

    We rented a camping yurt and we were so surprised how big it is! We received a key to our own bathroom and shower! They had a sink to was dishes in and a place to clean our fish. We rented a motor boat for a few hours to explore the beautiful lake.  Pet friendly. Great little beach. A dock to fish from. Everything you need to have a great time! They also have bigger yurts and cabins to rent. Also, RV parking .We have already booked another visit.

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Dec. 27, 2020

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Ritchey Campground in Bothe-Napa Valley park

    Great place to stay at when visiting the Napa wine valley that is halfway between St Helena and Calistoga, two nice tourist towns. There are nice hiking trails in the park though they are closed currently (Dec 2020) due to the fire in the area. There was no damage to the campground even though the fire burned into the grounds. The weekends usually are full, it clears out Sunday evening so during the weekdays it is really nice. Staff are really nice. Be careful of the poison oak, it is prevalent there as it is so anywhere in Northern California.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Napa County Fairgrounds
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Napa County Fairgrounds

    Closed unfortu

    Too bad this has been closed. It was a great relatively inexpensive RV park right in the middle of Calistoga, aka Napa Valley CA

  • Kate L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    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. St. Clement Vineyards is a fun stop on the way out of town and is kid-friendly.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Oct. 6, 2018

    Ritchey Creek Campground — 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!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Nov. 8, 2018

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Great place

    Great little place in the redwoods in beautiful majestic wine country. Campsites are clean, bathrooms are being renovated at the moment but the ones completed are nice. You need reservations but there are a few walk in campsites up at the end that go on first come first serve basis. Great hiking in the redwoods along a nice creek. Close to Calistoga and St Helena for all your needs.

  • Gina D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Beautiful

    This rv site was awesome.It's quiet beautiful, lush green. Be aware tho. It's full of poison oak!!!! But yiu can get around it.
    There are no hook ups. But the sights are mostly shaded, so it was a great help and I did not go in a hot time of the year. They have good hours for use of generators as well We Brought our electric bikes and rode to the geyser in Calistoga and to multiple wineries It was a great way to travel

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Clear Lake Campground
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Clear Lake Campground

    Not on the lake! On a fishy smelling algae filled Creek next to a highway and very little shade

    Cute but older and I mean really old RV camp on what's called a creek. I was told I could pick any Lakefront campsite but this is not the lake! They have a nice small pool and showers are included in the cost and there are full hookups available. Three Yurts available for rent. They offer kayak rentals and have plenty of boat ramps for guests but I didn't want to go into this nasty water, And I brought my own inflatable kayak. Decent for the price if you can't find anything on the lake itself but not what it is cut out to be.

  • r
    Camper-submitted photo from Bothe-Napa Valley Ritchey Creek Campground
    Feb. 24, 2021

    Bothe-Napa Valley Ritchey Creek Campground

    Nice park near all the wineries

    Nice campground halfway between St. Helena and Calistoga giving you access to the Napa Valley at a very reasonable price. Not very crowded during the week, but weekends are usually generally full.

    All of the sites are good though space 43 is awkward is you have a 25ft+ trailer.

    It is open year round and unless it is raining hard the weather is good.

    Hiking is very nice in the area except in 2020 and into 2021 due to the recent fires closing all the trails to protect the soil. If the trails open after the winter and spring rains it will be spectacular because of all the new growth. The fire damage in the campgrounds will be unnoticeable by summer next year.

    Look out for poison oak!

  • Nathaniel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    Fun Camping in the Middle of Napa Valley Wine Country

    I've camped here more times than I can count.  I remember camping here during several wine-soaked weekends with large groups of friends, back in my younger days.  We rode our bikes through the Napa valley, stopping at multiple wineries along the way.  Then, after a day of riding and wine tasting, we retired back to our campsites for an evening of grilling and drinking of local wines (of which there are many, many excellent choices). I've only tent camped here; I've not brought my Airstream because I don't think there are spots that are large enough for it.  However, I do recall seeing trailers and RV's here in the past, so it can accomodate rigs of smaller sizes.

    There's nothing dramatically beautiful about this park, but if you like California country living - oaks, madrone, rolling hills, and lots of sunshine - than you'll enjoy it here.  It's a short drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, and is quite literally in the Napa valley, on its northern end, near Calistoga.  You'll easily be able to get to all the restaurants and wineries in the valley. You won't be disappointed with a couple of nights camping at Bothe-Napa.

    One important note: I have not been here since the fires that have ravaged Napa and Sonoma every year since 2017.  There has been at least one fire that burned very near this park, causing it to close temporarily.  I don't know how bad the impact to the park has been, as I've not seen it first hand.  As I write this in summer 2021, the campground is open, so hopefully the fire and smoke damage was minimal.   As I've mentioned in many of my other posts, the sad reality of the ongoing drought in California is that summer camping is not the experience it used to be.  It's still fun, but I would argue winter or early spring is now the best time to visit places like Bothe-Napa.  The creeks will be flowing, you'll be allowed to have a campfire, and the vegetation will be greener and lusher.

    Per my rating system, I give this 4 stars as it's not a place you'd plan a trip to from out of state, but it is a place you should consider visiting as part of a larger trip to Napa/Sonoma.  For locals, this is a top tier spot.

  • christi W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Doran Campground
    Aug. 28, 2021

    Doran Campground

    Beautiful Spot on the Sonoma Coast.

    In the coastal town of Bodega Bay California is a state/regional beach called Doran Beach. It is a beautiful place to go for a day trip or for overnight camping trips. Doran's campground is right on the beach with the bay on both sides of the road. There are several areas for RV's and also for tent camping. (This review is for the tent camping.)

    As with many sites in California there is a parking lot to park cars in and you walk in to the sites. There are restrooms, water and drinking fountains. 

    The sites themselves have tables, campfire pits and a lockable wooden storage box.  There is a bird sanctuary nearby which is great for birdwatching. 

    The sunrise and sunsets are the most beautiful times of day and the beaches have emptied out. There is nothing like sleeping to the sound of rolling waves. 

    The only downside to this as a tent camping spot is the incredible wind that blasts in from the ocean. 

    I love this campground.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Lake Regional Park
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Spring Lake Regional Park

    Solid camping experience for a quick getaway

    Dry camped here with my 20ft R-Pod. Had a fun time. Walked to the water park on spring lake that featured an inflatable, floating obstacle course/ bouncy house thing. The kids LOVED that. As far as local and regional parks go, this is top notch. But compared to some of California’s more beautiful state and national parks, it doesn’t quite measure up. Would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could!

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Sep. 22, 2016

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Hidden Gem Among the Vineyards

    While driving through Sonoma Valley, I found this hidden campground that was one of the most amazing campgrounds that I have stayed at. I was tent camping and easily found the perfect spot. Until this trip, I had never seen a banana slug which was HUGE! I stayed for just one night while continuing on my way up to the Redwoods. The hills were covering in the yellowing grass of the summer and combined with the tranquility of the rolling hills, I experienced one of the most calming sunsets of my life. Not far from this campground is the Jack London Historical State Park, which i highly recommend going to see. Overall, this was a fun little hidden gem in California.

  • Charles W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
    Jan. 26, 2022

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Remote Campground in wine country

    We were on a short trip through California in our new camper van. We had reserved all our stays at Harvest Host, but because the water pump in our van failed and we needed water and a shower we decided a camp ground would fit the bill. I called and was able to make reservation here the same day.

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is at the end of a narrow winding road. The camp sites are arranged around a large meadow for the most part. We stayed in site 50 which had a small brook running through. It was level and separated from the other sites. 

    We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The accommodations were adequate with large clean showers. The flush toilets were small and cramped. There is no TV reception, no cell reception. Slow WiFi is available at or near the reception center.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Clear Lake Campground
    May. 19, 2022

    Clear Lake Campground

    Retro 1950s and '60s facility

    This little campground RV park is very quaint and small. Driving into it, you got the impression that it was frozen in time. At its heyday, was probably the place to go. We recruited by Lisa, the property owner manager. Extremely pleasant and helpful and accommodating. Once we settled in and walked around we realized that the RV park itself was in disrepair and in need of a lot of TLC when it came to some of the amenities. All of the hookups worked fine! The hour appearance of the facility was one of years of decay like a ghost town. If a little effort could be applied, I think this place could be really fun to stay at with larger groups of families. There is heavy road noise off of California 53 which is right above the property. RV is situated next to the main water outlet of Clear Lake is which is cross from a wilderness and wildlife preserve which is very cool to see all of the wildlife.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park
    Aug. 27, 2020

    Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park

    A Breath of Fresh Air

    The most challenging thing about Steep Ravine is the drive from the gate on down to the parking lot. It. Is. Very. Narrow. Once you make it down cue instant zen & elation. Very clean and well maintained bathrooms with flushable toilets and sinks are right near the parking lot and wheelbarrows are available to help you unload your gear to your cabin or camp site.

    I camped by tent, in site #1, and can’t wait to return. It is the quintessential California costal camp site. All of the sites are incredibly beautiful, with lots of space, and each with their own unique layout & personality. The camp hosts clearly take very good care of all of them, as we explored the next morning we spotted poison oak but never in close range to the cleared pathways and flat areas of the camp sites. Just be aware, and stay on the cleared areas, not just for poison oak but also with respect to the preservation of the natural wildlife habitat. Speaking of that NO DOGS! We read conflicting information on the Mt. Tam website but make no mistake, dogs will not be allowed, and even if they were, this place is too precious & too populated with frogs and raccoons & SEALS (like 20 feet away) when you’re jumping into the waves to even consider the best of dogs.

    This is a fantastic spot. A great combination of breathtaking western skyline & crisp costal air. Only bring your favorite people & your best film.


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