Best Tent Camping near Cloverdale, CA

Recent Tent Reviews near Cloverdale, CA

687 Reviews of 38 Cloverdale Campgrounds

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  Amaya L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2019

  Mendocino Redwoods RV Resort

  Cool spot

  Cool little camping spot outside of Willits. Has a western themed town that hold little dances and ice cream parlor parties for kids. This KOA also has a mini waterpark as well. We camped in a tent site and our number pole did have an outlet. Perfect place for glamping or kids!

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  Colleen R.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2019

  Doran Regional Park

  Sand & Sunsets

  One of my favorite places to camp! The tent camp sites are kind of small, but very close to the beach. Beautiful sunsets. Campground is near bodega bay and shops. Fishing is allow but it’s pretty shallow. Rangers frequent the campground. Clean bathrooms and showers.

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  MarinMaverick

  Legend

  

  Aug. 14, 2020

  Casini Ranch Family Campground

  Pick Your Site Well!

  This is a haven for RV's and some sites are clearly meant for them.  They can be sparse and open and right next to each other.  But I am a tent camper so I look for those that have trees and coverage to get a sense of privacy.  The virtue of Casini's is that it has some of the best direct access to the Russian River.  That can be for fishing. canoeing, kayaking, or swimming - you name it.  And if you pick your site right you have a great tent camping site.

  ALso they have some great group tent sites if you want to go with friends.

  With the store there if you forgot anything you are good.

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  christi W.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Dominic J.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 28, 2023

  Kelsey Creek Campground — Clear Lake State Park

  Solid family campground

  Wasn't very private, but is good for tent camping in a safe family environment.

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  Daniel D.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 22, 2020

  Woodside Campground — Salt Point State Park

  Great place for tent camping or dry camping

  Brought my trailer her for the first time as an adult after many times tent camping at nearby Gerstle Cove as a child. Had a FANTASTIC time. Woodside campground is BY FAR the more beautiful of the two Salt Point campgrounds. Plenty of flat parking pads for rv campers, yet sites are thickly wooded and appropriately spaced to have an awesome tent camping experience as well. Take note that many of the nearby beaches have dangerous rip currents and aren’t exactly great for swimming or water play.

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  Melissa P.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 22, 2019

  Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

  Small camp ground

  Tent camp here every year. It's small but great for families! Has a creek and many hiking trails!

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  George A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 22, 2021

  Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA

  Okay for a quick stop

  The tent camping is full of roots, and low privacy, but it’s okay for a quick overnight stop

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  Abby J.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 2, 2019

  Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

  Nice overall location, but cramped campsites

  Not much privacy for tent camping. Fog horn goes continuously. Good hwy 1 access. Affordable. Walking distance to awesome beach.

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  Chris M.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 2, 2020

  Ocean Cove Store and Campground

  Love this campground

  Always windy. Great scenery, and many of the tent sites are tucked away in little nooks and crannies for privacy if you don’t want the more open outer ring sites.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 20, 2023

  Old Train Caboose

  2 Lodging Options

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to welcome this property to our platform. This property is offering 2 lodging options, a Caboose & Tent camping under the Walnut trees. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.

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  Jim

  Scout

  

  Oct. 11, 2023

  Casini Ranch Family Campground

  Nice but a little pricey

  Very large, clean, well maintained campground. Sites range from tent camping to RV water and electric only to full hookups. It's centrally located halfway between Gurneville and Bodega Bay. Great place as a base for days at the beach, hiking at Armstrong Woods, or fishing.

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  Mauriel O.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2018

  Doran Regional Park

  Fun Surf Spot

  Nice little campground right on the beach. Nice long beach that's great for walking, surfing (if there's swell), and just relaxing in general. Tends to have a bit of a breeze at night with not a whole lot of natural protection for tent camping in my experience.

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  Kristen M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2018

  Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA

  Awesome KOA

  This KOA has large tent sites and a HUGE kitchen with 3 electric stoves and several sinks and microwaves for camper use. They have movies each night and have lots of trees for shade. No sprint cell signal but good WiFi.

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  Ross H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  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!

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  Jason S.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2019

  Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

  Glamping

  Nice state park north of Napa, the few car tent sites are nicely situated near a creek. Good space between sites. Easy and fun camping.

  Yurts and cabins available. Close to road so a little noisy. Great for a less expensive stay. Saves money for wine tastings...

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  John G.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2019

  Casini Ranch Family Campground

  Nice Family Campground

  Close to the ocean at Jenner. Campground is next to the Russian River. Family activities and games for kids (playground, volleyball). Some shaded site, a mix of sunny locations and partial shade. Full RV hook ups and tent sites. River access for swimming & boating. No sandy beach.

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  MarinMaverick

  Legend

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Gualala Point Regional Park

  Hidden Gem

  Small campground in the redwoods along the river.  Connects to the estuary and then you are at the ocean. Path to the beach takes yo under the highway.  Also hiking across the road is a park with a small visitor center.

  County park so it is well maintained and frankly I have never seen it packed.  Even when not camping there I always stop at the picnic area for a hike to the ocean and a secluded beach.

  There are wlak in tent sites. You park, unlaod and then move your care.  The photos are of theses sites.  If you go and do not get a tent site, try to get a site along the river.

  Sites are both drive in and some are walk in.  No RV hook ups but I see them there ( I am always with a tent) Coin showers are a plus.

  The downside is you do hear the car noise from the road but there is little traffic at night.

  You can launch a kayak or canoe onto the river from the campgrounds.

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  Nick T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 26, 2021

  Gualala River Redwood Park

  Amazing camping under the redwoods

  We’ve been travel trailer camping twice to this campground and love it! Beautiful, large sites under the redwoods and along the Gualala River. The campground offers partial hook-ups with a dump service for a fee (dump station on site as well). There is a little camp store for basic camping / RV needs as well as bathrooms, showers, and laundry. The camp is great for RV and tent camping. We’ll definitely be returning many more times.

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  Jessi D.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  Daniel D.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Nick T.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Marc A.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2018

  Fuller Grove Group Campground

  Fuller Grove Campground for Tents

  Fuller grove was a nice little campground on Lake Pillsbury (our rented minivan just weathered the dirt road in from the 101). It’s a small loop with great options for multi-tent camping. Some of the sites far from the entrance and along the water are very nice with multiple pads and tables. The campground beach is beautiful, definitely recommend some late-night stargazing. There’s only outhouses in decent condition. We were there with only a few other campers, so it was a peaceful stay.

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  Teresa B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Doran Regional Park

  Tent camping is secluded. RV is parking lot.

  There are only a handful of tent only sites, most of which are secluded by trees. We have gone twice and enjoyed it. The group site is large and open. Beach access is very easy, especially with kids. The beach is wide, flat and great for families. The first Saturday of the month the rangers do a tide pool talk. They bring sea creatures (like sea stars, sea slugs etc) to share and let the kids hold them.

  One thing to be prepared for is the wind. The tent sites are VERY windy, especially at night.

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  Cecil K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2022

  Ocean Cove Store and Campground

  Great location, lots of sites, windy.

  Beautiful spot to go camping. First time here, tent camped in a halfdome 2+. Second day was so windy one of the poles bent! Saw several tents mangaled and in the trash.
  Know how to anchor your tent! Lots of RV's. Quiet at night. Trails to the beach, and at low tide there was so much sea life for my son and I to explore.
  We saw 1 shower building with 4 showers, $2.50 in quarters. Boat launch for med to small boats. Fish cleaning station.

  We came Fathers day weekend, didn't have problem getting a site late in the day. $35 cash $40 credit card price for tent with 1 vehicle. The store has a good selection. Firewood is light weight, but a big bundle is Cash only $9.

  I'd go back.

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  Renee T.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2020

  Putah Canyon Campground

  Nice lakeside sides

  We went during a month that only Self contained RVs were allowed. So we had two sites that were normally tent sites for our one camper. It was a lot of space and pretty quiet since the campers were spaced out. Bathrooms were all tied together so they couldn’t be used. Most of the sites are just a couple min walk to the beach front. Lake was warm and clear. Not a lot of upkeep, so there were some real janky stairs and stuff that I wouldn’t walk on. But the proximity to the lake makes up for it

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  Rachel A.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 15, 2020

  Gualala River Redwood Park

  Hidden gem

  This regional park campground ensures less competition for a site than state parks and is well worth it. Surrounded by thick redwoods, trails run off every campsite. Close proximity to neighboring sites, but numbers are so limited right now due to covid there were only two other parties staying here the night we stopped. Spacious coin operated showers, dark restrooms with flushing toilets, the highlight for us was definitely the sense of being submerged in nature while really only a short shoot off the main road. Curious raccoons come close at night and there are some very cool tent sites to walk out to.