Best RV Parks & Resorts near Dillon Beach, CA

Several RV parks near Dillon Beach provide coastal access to Bodega Bay. Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park offers full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, situated on the marina with minimal privacy between spaces. Bodega Bay RV Park features 50-amp electrical service, water hookups, and a dump station, with sites described as somewhat angled. Westside Regional Park provides dry camping with no hookups but includes spacious pull-through and back-in sites near the water, each with a large fire ring and picnic table. "Checked in a little later in the day—they had our name and spot on a sheet tacked on the bulletin board. Our spot was very close to the entrance, mostly level but a little angle downhill, so bring some blocks."

Advance reservations are essential, particularly during summer and fall weekends when coastal parks fill quickly. Many campgrounds have tight spacing between RV sites, with limited maneuvering room for larger rigs. Porto Bodega requires phone reservations rather than online booking. Dump stations are available at Bodega Bay RV Park and Westside Regional Park, with the latter charging a $7 fee. Cell service varies significantly throughout the coastal region—Verizon and T-Mobile hotspots function well at Bodega Bay RV Park, but coverage may be limited in other areas. Generator use is typically restricted to daytime hours, with most parks enforcing an 8pm-8am quiet period. RV site pads range from asphalt to gravel to dirt, with varying degrees of levelness depending on proximity to the water.

Best RV Sites Near Dillon Beach, California (67)

    1. Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

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

    "We’re in a van with no consistent onboard power or water, so we do a night or two out and a night at a site with more amenities."

    "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"

    2. Bodega Bay RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Bodega Bay, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 875-3701

    "Checked in a little later in the day- they had our name and spot on a sheet tacked on the bulletin board at the check-in area- Our spot was very close to the entrance – mostly level a little angle downhill"

    "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."

    3. Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 293-8410

    $33 - $70 / night

    "Stayed here for a few nights in the motorhome to recharge. Full hookup sites, reasonably close to shopping & restaurants, and good value with Passport America savings."

    "A little close to others for my liking, but everyone was friendly and helpful."

    4. Mirabel RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Forestville, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 887-2383

    "Each site has a table, fire pit, and even outlets which was a nice surprise. Tons of trees so every site has plenty of shade."

    "Had electric and water, private, cash only. Stated here 6 weeks while my house remodel, people friendly, felt safe. Free showers , rent kayaking on site, fires ok"

    5. River Bend Resort

    4 Reviews
    Rio Nido, CA
    18 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."

    6. San Francisco RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    Pacifica, CA
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It doesn't look like all of the pull-through spots are still pull-through really even though the campground map indicates they are."

    "It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Walgreens, Safeway, and a couple coffee shops, local bakery and restaurants all walking distance."

    7. Marin RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Larkspur, CA
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 461-5199

    $99 - $115 / night

    "Gravel lot 30 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge and 10 minutes to Ferry. Clean bathrooms with decent showers and security. Public laundromat on premises has vending machine for incidentals."

    "30 mins away from the City. A bit pricy but that is to be expected in SF."

    8. Novato RV Park

    1 Review
    Novato, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 897-1271

    "Park is clean, quiet and close to San Francisco. Sites are gravel, not level and close together. Shopping and grocery store with in a couple miles. Great location to stay if visiting the city."

    9. Thousand Trails Russian River

    13 Reviews
    Cloverdale, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "This is a rustic park with no sewer hookups, so you need to bring a sewer caddy, and also, they have laundry onsite. They are remodeling and repairing and it is coming along very nicely."

    "Older campground so facilities are old but clean and full functional. Of course I had to visit during a heat wave."

    10. Tradewinds RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Crockett, CA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 643-4000

    $42 - $47 / night

    "Close to highway. Noise not a problem. Very friendly staff. Sites are close together but easy entry. Level sites with FHU’s. Would stay here again."

    "Decent clean facilities. No complaints. May be back."

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RV Park Reviews near Dillon Beach, CA

642 Reviews of 67 Dillon Beach Campgrounds


  • Bret W.
    Feb. 19, 2023

    Bodega Bay RV Park

    Bodega Bay for a couple days

    Checked in a little later in the day- they had our name and spot on a sheet tacked on the bulletin board at the check-in area-

    Our spot was very close to the entrance – mostly level a little angle downhill so bring some blocks.

    First made the mistake of trying to back in- it turns out these are pull in spots, so make sure if you’re not in a pull through that you read the sheet and determine if you should pull in or back in.

    Fairly quiet on a Saturday night close to town and a very comfortable stay.

    Only electric and water hook ups but 50 amp is really nice and they have a dump here at the park. You can use when you check out.

    When I did have a chance to meet them in the office, they seemed really nice at the front desk, and kind of surprised that we would check in our second vehicle :) maybe most people don’t. ;)

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

    Good spot for power+shower+refresh.

    This was some “glamping” for us. We’re in a van with no consistent onboard power or water, so we do a night or two out and a night at a site with more amenities. This was a perfect stop driving south on the 1 after the previous night remote on the coast and a planned need for StarLink with power source. Park is clean and well-organized, if tight, and the bathrooms are super clean and door-coded, with included hot showers. Right on the marina, fun if you enjoy harbor/boating scenery, and good food within walking distance. No way - that I found - to reserve online, but a phone call at 9am on a Saturday was returned within 10 minutes and got it done. Range of big rigs to camper vans, easy access and enough room to negotiate into spots. Very welcoming, safe, laid back environment.

  • Jennifer M.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Magical forests

    Camp sites include fire ring and flattened areas with picnic table. Fresh water is available, as well as, bathrooms and showers. Nice level sites for RVs. Great Verizon and AT&T cell service.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 8, 2021

    Westside Regional Park

    Great views, but close to the neighbors

    First, you stay here for the views. Great views from the first two rows closest to the water. There are very few plantings between spaces. No hook ups at all, but water is available if you fill before you park. Seven dollar dump station. Each campsite has a fire ring and a wooden picnic table and grass. Since there’s no hook ups between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM, you will always be listening to somebody’s generator running. Always. No privacy at this campground. I did not check out the bathrooms for the campground, but I did look at the bathrooms for the large boat launch area next-door. No showers in that bathroom, but it was clean. A bit spendy for no hookups. Safe. Zero long term campers when I was here. There are no first come first served campsites at this location. All camping spaces had a reserve sign on them, even though the place was about 40% full. Completely dark at night, which was great.

  • Carly D.
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Lawson's Landing

    beach adjacent fun

    I've camped here about half a dozen times over the years and while each experience has been different, they were all enjoyable and I would easily return again.

    There are a variety of campsites, and they are many - we camp as close to the ocean as possible in the meadow area. There are port-o-potties on site but they're not always super close to your campsite. You typically do have to hike the ocean from the dunes, and while some consider it a light and easy walk, for others it could be difficult. There are other sites closer to the waterfront, but I haven't personally camped there yet and can't testify to the ease.

    The weather is GREAT, and you can usually count on some light wind daily. It's amazing kite weather. The sites are in full-sun, so plan for shading yourself. I suggest a pop-up canopy, and double suggest staking it down.

    We've run out of firewood on occasion and bartered with other campers (some have kindly donated some for the night and we reimburse their wood in the morning). There's a lovely general store and restaurant nearby with delicious clam chowder. There is also a day-area beach, a really cool pier where folks crab, and loads of fishing. Pet friendly, sand dunes where you'll see lots of action, and just a lovely area. Camping is year round, and the weather is typically PERFECT.

  • h
    Jul. 2, 2018

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Wooded with a creek, many trails, family friendly in the North Bay.

    The campground at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers a range of decent sites. There are certainly some that are better situated than others regarding size, shade, and other amenities--but the entire campground is nice. Well maintained, and located in a State Park that is run by a non-profit "Team Sugarloaf". Sonoma Creek runs along the campground and there is a waterfall a short hike away. There are showers for a quarter per minute, if you want to freshen up after a big hike like to the peak of Bald Mt. Visitor's Center has educational displays, maps, and a variety of items for sale. Ice and fire wood available. Each site has a table and fire pit. Great little get away spot that feels farther in the wilderness than it is at all. Close to Sonoma and Santa Rosa. Year-round camping--beautiful in all seasons.

    There is also an observatory in the park, one Saturday night per month the hold "Star Parties" and for just $2 you can spend the evening looking through great telescopes and learning about space from experts. Kids are free! It is walking distance from the campground. If you have flashlights that have a red night-vision setting, those are recommended to use there--otherwise they'll give you red cellophane to cover your light so that it doesn't interfere with star viewing.

  • kThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Bodega Dunes Campground — 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

  • Alma L.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 28, 2024

    Wright's Beach Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    Great with the right site!

    Such a gem here! Less than two hours from Oakland.  We'll return soon.

    Highlights: 

    1. Sites 13 and 15 of the Bodega Dunes loop are by far the best sites.  The others had uneven tent pads or awkward orientations.  The pull-throughs are barely off the road and very sandy.  Take extra blocks if you go because our site was uneven tip to tail.

    2. Easy to maneuver big rigs, we saw some 5th wheels, and 25+ footers in here. 

    3. This smaller loop of Bodega dunes is so quite, the other loops are sandy and crowded close together.  It was a very different vibe.  It was Memorial Day weekend but our site was out of chaos down below, kids running all around.  Great if you have a gaggle and want to let loose, but if not, stick to the loop with sites 13 and 15. 

    4.  A very short drive to the water.  

    5. A little trial behind the site connects you to a Sunday farmers market and a Mexican restaurant.  That's about a 10 minute scenic walk.  

    6. The dump station and water fill up spigot were excellent.

    7.  It's 10 minute drive to Fishermen's cove. A FANTASTIC restaurant. Everything we ate was excellent. 

    8. Nice people. 

    9. The fire bundles are small for $10 so maybe (gulp) bring some with you. 

    Bad: nothing I can think of.  We didn't use the facilities.


Guide to Dillon Beach

RV sites near Dillon Beach, California provide coastal camping options along the Sonoma Coast within a 30-mile radius. The area experiences cool marine climate with summer fog and mild temperatures year-round, rarely exceeding 75°F even in summer months. Campgrounds in the area range from full-service RV parks with amenities to more basic camping options, with varying levels of cell service throughout the coastal region.

What to do

River activities: accessible water recreation at River Bend Resort where the Russian River creates excellent swimming conditions. "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," notes one camper. Beach access requires no special equipment or permits.

Coastal trail walking: easy hiking near campsites. One visitor at Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park shares, "Lots of nice walking opportunities!" The nearby walking paths provide access to coastal views within minutes of your campsite. The trails are generally well-maintained and suitable for all skill levels.

Local seafood sampling: fresh catches within walking distance. "If you wanna rv and craving crab, chowder, and oysters this is the spot for you... walking distance to a restaurant and shops," according to a Filipino Jack T. at Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park. Many local restaurants serve seafood caught daily from Bodega Bay.

What campers like

Marina views: waterfront camping at Bodega Bay RV Park provides coastal atmosphere. "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," says Brandon G. Sites closest to the water typically cost more but offer unobstructed views.

Stargazing opportunities: clear night skies when fog lifts. A visitor at Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park reports, "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." Light pollution is minimal at coastal campgrounds, making for excellent astronomy viewing conditions.

Weekend markets: local produce and crafts near camping areas. "On Saturdays there is a farmer's market on the property adjacent to the park," mentions Edward R. about Bodega Bay RV Park. Markets typically operate 9am-1pm during summer months, offering local produce and handmade items.

What you should know

Limited privacy between sites: tight spacing at most coastal RV parks. At San Francisco RV Resort, "Most rigs have an excellent view of their next door neighbors slide out... if we would both open our front doors at the same time, there would be a bit of an awkward situation." Most sites are within 10-15 feet of adjacent campers.

Weather fluctuations: rapid fog changes affect camping experience. "Wake up in the morning to either fog or bright warm sun overlooking a very sleepy Glassy harbor with fishing boats bobbing in the docks," notes a camper at Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park. Morning fog typically burns off by noon but can persist all day during summer months.

Wildlife encounters: local fauna includes raccoons and marine mammals. "They have raccoons but don't tell you that... every morning there's garbage scattered around and someone comes and picks it all up," writes Jennifer J. Proper food storage in animal-proof containers is essential for overnight camping.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: kid-friendly amenities at Mirabel RV Park & Campground provide entertainment options. "Nice play ground for kids. Some sites super crowded others have a little more room. Take your time finding the right spot for you," advises a visitor. Playground facilities include swings and climbing structures suitable for children 4-12.

Activity limitations: campground rules vary regarding children's activities. At Bodega Bay RV Park, one camper notes: "It's not the best for families though. No bike riding or scooting, so we had to walk them to the walking path. They also mention a few times about well behaved children." Check specific campground policies before booking.

Evening entertainment: campfire options differ between parks. "Nice solid metal fire pits to sit around at night making smores..." explains a reviewer at Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park. Some parks prohibit ground fires but allow raised fire pits, while others have designated communal fire areas only.

Tips from RVers

Leveling requirements: site preparation important at Thousand Trails Russian River. "Some spots are inclined in a way that your hind end may really scrape the ground/asphalt. There are grooves in the road everywhere it is common," warns one RVer. Bring extra leveling blocks, especially for longer rigs over 30 feet.

Hookup limitations: partial services at some parks. "Spaces are all 30 amp with no hookups. Many spaces are very narrow/tight and uphill from your neighbor," notes a reviewer at Thousand Trails Russian River. Alternative dump services are available at some parks: "No sewer but they do have a dumping station and a honey pot service for $35."

Reservation requirements: booking strategies vary seasonally. "Made reservations Thursday afternoon for 3 nights," states Robert W. at Tradewinds RV Park, showing last-minute availability exists outside peak season. For summer weekends, book at least 2-3 months in advance, especially for waterfront sites which fill first.

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