Top Tent Camping near Cloverdale, CA
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Best Tent Sites Near Cloverdale, CA (40)
1. Bullfrog Pond Campground
7 Reviews•11 Photos•78 SavesBullfrog Pond Campground offers Twenty-three campsites. Campsites #1 through #8 (minus #4 our camp host site) are first-come, first-served campsites. Campsites #9 through #24 are on reservations through Hipcamp. Reserve a campsite by visiting www.hipcamp.com Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. There are two sets of bathrooms each with a flush toilet and sink. Unfortunately there are no shower facilities available. Bullfrog Pond does not offer any group camping. The nearest State Park that offers group camping can be found at Salt Point State Park. None of the campsites at Bullfrog Pond will accommodate vehicles over 20 feet in length. We do not offer any hike and bike sites (reduced fees). The campground is subject to seasonal closure due to extreme weather or conditions. The pond itself almost always goes dry by mid-summer and when there IS water in the pond there may be mosquitos in the area. Ticks are also prevalent in the area so bring a good bug/tick repellant. In warmer weather it is advisable to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes as they are in the area. If you would like a first-come first-served campsite you will need to register with staff at the Armstrong kiosk. If staff is not available at the kiosk, you can self-register at the entrance to Bullfrog Pond. Official check-in time is 2 o'clock pm. Pay the $35.00 camping fee and any extra vehicle fees ($8.00/vehicle) prior to occupying a campsite. Max occupancy per campsite is 8 people. You are allowed to bring two vehicles, but we do not guarantee both vehicles will fit on your parking spur. If any of your vehicles don't fit on your designated parking spur, please take it up to overflow parking area at Vista Point parking lot. Please ensure the day use parking areas are free from camper vehicles. Please note that the campground is likely to go into a fire ban in the summer and autumn season. We will keep you up to date. When available, a camp host will be occupying the camp host spot at campsite #4. Remember that quiet hours begin at 10 o'clock pm and noise significantly carries to other campsites in the campground. We are always looking for a good camp host. If interested check in with staff at the entrance station. Camp fires, BBQ's, candles, tiki torches, etc. will be prohibited during periods of extreme fire danger. During fire bans, propane camp stoves may be used for cooking. Dogs are permitted in your paid for campsite, picnic areas and on paved roads ONLY. Dogs are not allowed on dirt roads or on any trails. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. Bicycles are allowed on paved roads and fire roads. Bicycles are not allowed on any trails.
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2. BLM Sheldon Creek
5 Reviews•19 Photos•285 Saves- Pets
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3. Pine Grove Cobb Resort
2 Reviews•26 Photos•51 SavesPine Grove is a majestic forest retreat of timeless natural beauty, blessed with abundant mountain spring water. In this oasis, bordered by spring fed year-round Kelsey Creek and overlooked by Cobb Mountain, you will discover a vast and personal connection with the natural world in any season. We invite you for a workshop, personal retreat, family reunion or just the day. Serene year-round cabins, all with inviting redwood decks overlooking Kelsey Creek, and camping give many options for your stay.
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$40 - $210 / night
4. Cow Mountain Rec Area Dispersed
3 Reviews•4 Photos•65 Saves- Tents
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5. Calso - Boggs Mountain Demo Forest
2 Reviews•2 Photos•17 Saves- Pets
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6. Highlands Resort
2 Reviews•11 Photos•34 Saves- Pets
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$30 - $50 / night
7. Red Mountain
2 Reviews•7 Photos•103 Saves- Pets
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8. Cole Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park
1 Review•3 Photos•1 SaveThis campground winds along beautiful Cole Creek. Cole Creek campground offers 26 well shaded campsites and 2 Hike and Bike sites. Each site has a fire ring, a table, and a food storage box. Nearby restroom facilities offer pay showers and flushable toilets.
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$30 / night
9. La Bohemia
1 Review•13 Photos•4 SavesLa Bohemia sits atop the world renown Bohemian Grove near Monte Rio, CA. The multi-acre property boast view of the Bohemian Grove and surrounding west county forests. Though it has nearly 280-degree mountain top views, no developed structures can be seen. La Bohemia affords the best that the redwood forest offers.
Because of the sensitive habitat, the desired privacy of the neighbors, and the mission to maintain the pristine forest, LA Bohemia is only available to environmental small parties who are dedicated to environmental conservations. One member of the group must be a member of a environmental or conservation-focused organization such as the Sierra Club, Save the Redwood League, the Fernwood Trust, or similar environmental organization.
The approach to LA Bohemia is a mile long trail that rises 650 feet. It is not strenuous but you should be in good shape with good footwear to reach it. The good part is that you do not need to pack more than clothes, food, sleeping bags, and smiles as La Bohemia is well-appointed with amenities that make your stay comfortable including electricity, refrigeration, food storage, kitchen facilities, a firepit.
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$200 - $800 / night
10. Duncans Mills Campground (Membership)
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Recent Tent Reviews In Cloverdale
670 Reviews of 40 Cloverdale Campgrounds
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Kelly S.
Traveler
Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park
Lake Front Sites
Great camping, hiking, boating. Lots of nature trails. Super friendly staff
Shari G.
Legend
Bodega Dunes Campground at Sonoma Coast State Park
Quiet Spot Along the Spectacular Sonoma Coast
Have you been over to Bodega Bay? I think you'd like it there. Our friends sure know us well! While the town doesn’t look much different than when it appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, the cafes in the village have definitely upped their game.
Bodega Dunes State Park is a great way to experience the area without the same activity and noise in the camp grounds down closer to the water. The campsite loops wind through the coastal Live Oak and Bishop Pine trees and provide some privacy in between sites in some areas, though some sites are right on top of each other.
They are generally smaller pull-in sites geared more toward tents, vans, and small travel trailers. There are just a handful of sites that can accommodate bigger RVs. Many of the sites have decent open sky resources for solar power and satellite internet, though many in the lower areas had standing water and torn up asphalt pads from the heavy rains the last couple of years.
The bathrooms were clean and comfortable with flush toilets and warm showers (coin operated). My only complaint about the bathrooms is that there weren’t quite enough for the demand, in my opinion, but a few port-o-potties might help offset that during the busy season.
Hiking among the sand dunes and along the beach provide some really stunning scenery. Reaching the beach, you’ll find as much coastal sand as you can handle with miles and miles of it to yourself. The water, which is normally pretty cold year round, can also be pretty rough for swimming.
A short drive away is the gorgeous Bodega Head Trail which winds up along the headland and offers amazing scenery. It’s sort of like a small Point Reyes National Seashore, but much easier to get to.
Bodega Bay has a couple of small grocery stores, gas stations, and more than a few restaurants to meet nearly any craving. The area is known for its Dungeness Crab Harvest, so be sure to check that out when it's in season!
- Shari G.Legend
Gerstle Cove Campground
The Overflow Lot is Where It's At!
Along the forgotten coast of Central California along Hwy 1, this small state park offers a great way to explore the area.
The upper campground is relatively small and was still heavily impacted by 2023-24 winter storms, many downed trees still had some campsites closed in the spring of 2024. Most of these sites would accommodate smaller rigs and tents only. The campground is tucked in between the remaining coastal pines and live oak. The bathrooms were small but tidy with flush toilets and running water, no showers. We drove through here and then headed to the overflow lot...
If you are in a self-contained vehicle, the most stunning place to camp in this park is the “overflow” camping lot closer to the beach. Here you can camp with a 180 degree view of the ocean and the rolling hills leading to the beach. The lot is completely open to the sky, so solar and satellite internet work great. The only downside is that the closest bathroom and fresh water spigot is either in the day-use area down toward the water, or back uphill at the campground. But the view and scenery were more than worth the minor inconvenience.
If you’ve got a solar powered system, you could have the most inexpensive California beach vacation around. The rocky beach area is great for wildlife viewing, we saw sea lions, seals, and even the occasional spout from migrating gray whales. While not necessarily good for swimming, the beach area is great for fishing. Hiking is right from the campground and leads to the north or south from the headland area.
Come prepared with food and gas! Supplies will be difficult to come by, as there are only a few small convenience/ general stores and restaurants, in nearby Jenner. The larger grocery outlets will be inland in Santa Rosa about an hour away. This is the price you pay to have a stunning California beach vacation without the normal crowds.
Laura M.LegendGerstle Cove Campground
Overflow Lot FTW
Salt Point State Park has 3 separate camping areas: Woodside Campground, Gerstle Cove Campground, and Gerstle Cove Overflow. The overflow is a lot that overlooks the ocean, and you don’t have to wait for the campground to be full to be able to camp here. You can ask to stay here when you arrive at the ranger station at the entrance.
The overflow is for self contained RVs only. No tents or car camping allowed. There is a trash bin in the center of the lot but no other amenities. It seems to be mellow during the week and busy on weekends. We’re glad we were just paying day by day because it got too crowded for us when the weekend hit, so we decided to leave.
There are beautiful hikes in this area, and a trail straight from the lot to the ocean. You can also see whales from the lot!
Dogs ok, cell service is good, the lot isn’t very level but it isn’t too bad. No designated spots so just come down and figure out a good place to set up once you get there. This is a beautiful place to camp and we do love it, even at $30.
- TT A.
Scout
Gualala Point Regional Park
Raccoons were aggressive and plentiful
This campground lives up to all the other positive comments BUT the raccoons were extremely aggressive and even ate its way into a tent at 2AM. It would have been nice if the host had warned of them when he visited to check reservation and sell us wood!
- kken K.Scout
Bodega Dunes Campground at Sonoma Coast State Park
Clean campground
There is upward of 90 sites, many are for just tents and are on sand with fire pit. I have our travel trailer there and are the site # in the 70's and are on a asphalt pad, which makes it cleaner and level. Down side would be close to a road and traffic during day, but at night very quiet except for fog horn which is no big deal. The beach walks and adventuring the coast and local fair makes it all worth it. Water and dump station available, not at campsites but at entry of park
Emma R.Traveler
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Close to wine country
Lovely campsite with very sweet camp hosts. Always waved when they drove by.
Chose site 17 because of the beautiful tree seen in another review but was felled prior to our arrival, so no big tree. We did however get a beautiful view of the stars.
Two things to note, some of the sites (didn’t look like all of them had this issue) have an incredibly fine dusty dirt that gets on absolutely everything, it made our feet, legs and sandals completely beige from the dust and we had to wipe them with wet wipes before going into our tent and tracked a fair amount into our car upon leaving.
The other thing we were disappointed with was that we had to pay for showers on top of already paying over $50 for our site for one night, we felt that was a pretty big con and that it should be included in the fees.
Overall, you can’t get closer to the wineries and it was an otherwise lovely site.
- Izzy H.Scout
Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)
Overnight stay
I got there after they closed (closes at 5pm.) But there's a number to call that was posted for after hours. A camper in front of me had already called and someone arrived within minutes. They were very helpful and friendly. I got a beautiful spot secluded from everyone. I loved it! Just me and nature. I played some music dance by myself as if nobody was watching.
Brandon G.Scout
Bodega Bay RV Park
Quiet place to work during the week
Very enjoyable stay. The park is clean,quiet and there’s a few trails that take you to the Beach. It’s about a 30 min walk but an easy one. Theres electric, cable and water at the pole. The sewer is up near the entrance. All in all a nice peaceful retreat. I work remote and have had meetings all week. No issues with Verizon or T mobile Hot spots.
- RRoss H.Traveler
Ocean Cove Store and Campground
Campground by the Ocean
I tent camped here on a September weeknight. The campground is very spacious on a bluff overlooking the ocean. Very few other campers so I had plenty of options for sites. It was cool, sunny, and no wind-perfect weather! Stunning views all around, with a trailhead to Stillwater Cove. Very quiet and relaxing stay here!
Roxanne S.TravelerOcean Cove Store and Campground
Picture perfect views!
The views are worth the drive! The cliffs are just spectacular and there are places to walk and explore the coast, albeit it can be windy. We arrived on a Thursday afternoon and there were plenty of spots to choose from. Most campsites are fairly spacious, the general store is well stocked and prices are reasonable. The outdoor showers are a win, as we stayed 4 nights and it was so quite once the weekend passed. If the guy with the BBQ oysters is set up on the weekend - they are fabulous! Cafe Aquatica in Jenner has amazing chowda and quaint outdoor seating. Sunsets for days...
Catherine L.
Guide
Cowboy Camp
Quiet
Quiet stop, but I wouldn't call it the most beautiful stop I've ever stayed. Camping spots are to the left and the right I'd the day use. Pit toilets. No garbage.
Cathy E.Traveler
Kyen Campground
Loud, Dirty, and Poorly Maintained
This is the worst campground I’ve ever seen. There was trash throughout the campground - including a used condom and condom wrappers in our campsite - bathrooms were dirty and had no soap, and there were several loud groups well after the posted quiet hours. We stayed one night and left early. If you’re into obnoxious parties, then this place is for you. The “potable” water is brown out of the tap.
- CChristopher T.Scout
La Bohemia
Amazing Place
Full Disclosure: I know the owner of the property and stayed at La Bohemia for free.
Nevertheless, this is an amazing spot. The owner and his young daughter have done an amazing job restoring the forest and making a special place over the past few years. It is a great getaway from everything. No sign of any building insight.
I must admit, my favorite part was watching football on the large outdoor screen and eating BBQ by the campfire. It was an amazing experience in an amazing place.
Gina D.GuideBothe-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- Denise G.Guide
San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
Busy and expensive but great for kids
Wow! This place is busy and expensive. We stopped at this KOA because it was a good halfway point for us heading to the Redwoods. This KOA offers a variety of activities that cater to children, such as petting zoos, jumping pillows, climbing walls, and pools, which are excellent for keeping the young ones engaged and entertained. To me it was overcrowded and the firepits were so close to the RV’s I was afraid it would set my neighbors RV on fire, or our neighbor was going to set ours on fire. For those without children (like us), the bustling environment might be overwhelming, but it also provides an opportunity to enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Michael I.
Ranger
Spring Lake Regional Park
Lots of recreation options, but that also means busy.
This campground is nice with newer bathrooms and shower facilities, but it's also very open and exposed. Great access to Spring Lake's water-based activities and hiking trails, plus easy access to Trione-Annadel State Park for hiking and mountain biking. Howarth Park, a city park, also borders Spring Lake Regional Park and provides access to boating and fishing on Lake Ralphine, plus they have a small train, carousel, tennis courts, and a softball field. Overall a good campsite for families in need of lots of recreation options, but not the best for those wishing to "get away from it all."
- LLawrence L.Guide
Cloverdale-Healdsburg KOA
Nice place
Nice place. Friendly people. Well maintained. WiFi not reaching our campsite.
- JJeff A.Guide
Kyen Campground
Sketchy
Hot weather looking for a cool, on lake CG. We didn’t camp there. Thought we might but, instead just drove through. Day-use area close. Parking lot for boaters open. CG host said full; grounds not well maintained. Open sites with expired occupancy dates on them. Large groups with extra vehicles. Some sites looked like long term occupancy. Pleased there was no room. Don’t think would’ve been comfortable experience.
- CCarsten S.Traveler
San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA
Great pool, nice RV park
The pool was great during the oven like temperatures, the staff was very kind and the amenities were good and clean. Movies night every night, and shop for groceries on site.
- LLeonard H.Traveler
Woodside Campground
Beautiful Campground... Deserves more than one night...
Beautiful campground nestled among the trees. Drive to campground (we came from the south and departed same way) is true Highway 1 spectacular scenery with narrow road along some cliffs with some hair-pin turns. (Parts of road were under repair in June 2024 creating some delays.) Individual camp sites were perhaps 1/4 to 1/2 mile from both entrance gate and camp host site. Individual sites were good size with picnic table and cleared-out area surrounding it. RV parking was on good asphalt surface. Restrooms were clean and had flush toilets. Unfortunately no showers, no RV dump station, no threaded connections to refill RV potable water tank. Did have portable water spigots in campground to fill personal water bottles. Coastal fog rolled in at night and cleared by mid-morning. We would have loved to hike trails to beach; however, we did not have time. We will save that for next time we are passing through.
- KKyle H.Scout
Manchester State Park
Clean and spacious
Went up the coast in June knowing it would be hard to find a spot. Just as I thought our chances were running thin we stumbled across this place. Mostly open sites, all were fairly secluded. Big spaces, clean area and ocean sounds abound. Kids loved it to ride their bikes around and I stressed less knowing there were few, if any, cars passing by. Site 6 had lots of Cypress trees for the kids to climb, too. We will be back!
Michelle W.Ranger
Hendy Woods State Park
It was good
It was a good place with lots of trees. Nice trails down to the river. I didn’t live this place because there were so many large groups. It was a Saturday night and I was pretty tired at the end of my trip.
The shower was $1 for 5 minutes. The hot water felt amazing!- Michelle W.Ranger
Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Lots of wood on my site
There were several felled trees behind my site and the camp host said they were told not to process it due to labor costs. Just a few branches gave me a huge bonfire.
My site had a shared pad and the campsite was sold out. I was dreading when they would pull in, but they never showed up. There is a wonderful trail through redwoods down to the beach. The campers were friendly and invited me for breakfast. - Michelle W.Ranger
Doran Regional Park
Amazing location
I loved my spot right by the ocean. The bathrooms were nice and had hot water.
Stay in the Cove campsites! - KKevin N.Scout
Napa County Fairgrounds
Closed
Appears to abandoned.
- Sadie J.Scout
20 Oaks Cottages and Resort
My experience
I tried to call and the number is disconnected and when I emailed it came back as not found.
Guide to Cloverdale
Camping near Cloverdale, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're a family looking for a weekend getaway or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "The local trails and creeks were breathtaking," making it a great spot for both novice and experienced hikers.
- Beach Access: Visit Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park for a lovely beach experience. A camper noted, "The beach itself was quiet and only a few folks were out there after the storm."
- Wine Tasting: Stay at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for easy access to nearby wineries. One visitor said, "Great spot for cheap and restful accommodation while visiting wine country."
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground said, "It’s a lovely campsite with most sites being under tree canopies."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, like San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA, are noted for their cleanliness. A visitor remarked, "The bathrooms and showers were really clean compared to other places."
- Wildlife: Campers enjoy spotting local wildlife. At Van Damme State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The campground itself is beautiful, with some sites that have close neighbors, and some that are more isolated."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lawson's Landing, lack showers and toilets. A camper advised, "Bring your own TP! The porta potties were very dirty and TP less."
- Crowded During Holidays: Expect busy weekends, especially at popular spots. One reviewer at Bodega Dunes Campground noted, "Went on Veterans Day weekend so it was pretty busy."
- Poison Oak: Be cautious of poison oak at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. A visitor warned, "It's full of poison oak!!!! But you can get around it."
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids, like San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA. One parent said, "Great playground, jumping pillow, petting farm and mining fun."
- Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites, such as Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground. A camper mentioned, "The campsite is clean and well maintained."
- Plan for Rain: Be prepared for wet weather, especially in spring. One camper at Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground noted, "We didn’t actually take on water inside our tent, but the footprint and lower outside area of the tent body were extremely muddy."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions. A reviewer at Van Damme State Park Campground said, "If you have any trailer at all, you must turn around at the bottom of the hill."
- Bring Extra Supplies: Some campgrounds, like Woodside Campground — Salt Point State Park, don’t have firewood available. A camper advised, "Bring firewood; there’s none available on site."
- Enjoy the Views: Many campgrounds offer stunning views. One visitor at Skyline Wilderness Park said, "Fantastic views and good facilities."
Camping near Cloverdale, California, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
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