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Horse camping options near Geyserville are limited, with no dedicated equestrian campgrounds directly in the area. Cowboy Camp, located about 30 miles east of Geyserville near Lake Berryessa, provides the closest option for camping with horses. This dispersed camping area features toilets and trash facilities but lacks drinking water. The terrain accommodates both tent and RV camping with sufficient space for horse trailers. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservation system. Despite its rustic nature, Cowboy Camp offers easy access to riding trails and open spaces suitable for horses.
Trailhead access from Cowboy Camp connects riders to several backcountry routes with varying difficulty levels. Horse owners should bring their own water supplies for their animals, as no horse-specific amenities like corrals or wash stations are available at this location. Other campgrounds in the region, including Liberty Glen and Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, do not offer specific horse facilities though they provide general camping accommodations. The campsites at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park remain fairly spaced apart, allowing visitors privacy during their stay. For more developed horse camping facilities, travelers may need to venture further from the immediate Geyserville area to find campgrounds with dedicated equestrian amenities.
"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."
"Good access to wineries close by. Only real downside was that because of the dry conditions we could not have a campfire."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"If you talk to the the ranger at the gate, most of the time they will let you drive around the grounds and pick any open site."
"The walk down to swim in the lake was a significant downhill but the dip was worth it! Funny dead trees sticking out of the lake were fun to climb on."
from $25 - $100 / night
Check Availability"This campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground."
"There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!"
from $45 / night
Check Availability"It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers. The sites are not too close together but it is easy to see into the surrounding neighbors."
"Spring Lake has been that for us. We have been here for 2 weekends in the last few months."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"This location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome."
"We only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants"
"Next to a stream and surrounded by hills. The only tough part is getting across the stream to some of the hikes."
"Beautiful location, campground was easily accessible going up Elk Mountain Road. Camped in Site 11, pull through, no hook ups, nice picnic table, grill and fire pit. Vault toilets, no showers."
"If it's in a beautiful location and if you're into four-wheeling or dirt bikes, you're going to have a blast."
from $8 / night
Check Availability"West Marin offers an incredibly picturesque location to explore, and Coast Camp is about as good as it gets."
"The beach offers tidepools close by as well as a great place for beach fire (permit needed). There are two routes to hike in."
from $30 - $90 / night
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RangerThis campsite is centrally located on the peninsula. Access to several roadside dog friendly beaches within minutes. The bay and the beach are within walking distance to campground. The bathrooms are clean and the showers are coin operated. Sites are flat and semi private. The staff is friendly and campground is large.
GuideIt is always windy and therefore cold on the beach. That is why there are such big sand dunes.
Regardless, a beautiful place to visit and camp. There are also equestrian trails, so you can book a horseback ride from a local ranch as well!!
TravelerGreat free campground! We've stayed here many times. It's open, grassy level and quiet. Next to a stream and surrounded by hills. The only tough part is getting across the stream to some of the hikes. It's a hot spot for horses which of course have no stream problems, so the only negative is fly's sometimes. But just keep your screen door closed (& fly swatter handy). We always manage to level out in our 23" Winnebago View. There is lots of open space so no crowding. There is a rural road near by but traffic noise isn't a problem. Perhaps I should say it's awful so fewer people come and it's not discovered.
RangerThis 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."
ScoutThis location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome.
RangerSkyline Wilderness County Park is a great little campground just outside of downtown Napa. There are always a lot of RVs there, but thankfully the tent section is separate from most of the RVs. The tent area leaves a little to be desired and is basically just a stretch of grass with picnic tables, BBQs and very little separation or cover from trees. Of course you don’t really think wilderness camping when you think of Napa Valley.
Despite being close to town there is actually quite a bit to do in the park and once you get back from the campground a bit you can really feel kind of far away from the congested Napa Valley. There are quite a few hiking trails and some offer beautiful views of the valley. By far the most popular is the Lake Marie Trail and Fire Road and Manzanita is popular with mountain bikers.
The River to Ridge Trail is nice and provides access to the Kennedy Park, the Napa River, and miles of bike paths, but check at the kiosk if the gate next to highway 221 (Soscol Ferry Road) is open and I have found it to not have a very consistent schedule.
According to a couple of friends that are pretty die-hard disk golfers, the course at Skyline is one of the best and most challenging in the area. I found it to be pretty fun, especially is your expectations are extremely low.
Being Napa Valley there is of course wine tasting and having a parking spot at the campground you have the perfect opportunity to take an Uber or car service to ensure your safety while enjoying Napa’s most famous export.
This is not a park that will provide you with memorable hikes or photos for your Instagram, but it is a decent place to stay in Napa if you’re the type that prefers to sleep in a tent or RV over a very pricey hotel.
GuideWe only stayed overnight the staff was very friendly,lots of stuff to do around the campsite from hiking,mtb,watch horses, frisbee golf and then you have napa where you can get wine,brewery,and restaurants that's only 5 minutes away....would definetly be back here again
GuideThis was a great campground to come on a winter weekend. Only 90 minutes from home to site. We stayed on site 3. It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers. The sites are not too close together but it is easy to see into the surrounding neighbors. The bathrooms were clean but older... 2 of the stalls were incredibly narrow. There were showers but I didn’t look at them. The campground is next to a very popular lake. Lots of trails. A great place to bring a bike too.
It is close to town. We picked up a pizza at Urban Pizza on our way. Excellent Pi! There were tons of restaurants though if you need to pick something up.
GuideDry 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!
Horse camping options near Geyserville, California can be limited, with several campgrounds providing general accommodations while only a few offer dedicated equestrian facilities. Located in Sonoma County at an elevation of 210 feet, the area features rolling hills and vineyards with a Mediterranean climate. Summers reach 90°F with minimal rainfall, while winter temperatures drop to 35°F with occasional frost.
Hiking trails with lake views: At Liberty Glen Campground, campers can access multiple hiking paths near Lake Sonoma. "There is also a playground on site, with multiple trails. When hiking in the area be aware of the local wild boar problem," notes April H., who recommends checking the ranger station for trail conditions.
Wine tasting excursions: Located just minutes from Napa Valley wineries, Skyline Wilderness Park serves as an affordable base for wine country exploration. Jamie G. mentions, "A safe, beautiful, affordable property to spend outdoors time on. Convenient sites with complete hookup and also restroom/showers handy. Bonus: short drive to Downtown Napa."
Archery and disc golf: Several recreation areas around Geyserville offer alternative outdoor activities beyond standard camping. At Skyline Wilderness Park, campers have access to specialized recreation. As Jorg F. observes, "The 800+ acres of hills, woods and fields offers archery, disc golf, hiking, horseback riding and more."
Privacy between sites: Many campers appreciate campgrounds with vegetation separating sites. At Bodega Dunes Campground, Jon M. notes, "The sites were separated by trees and shrubbery, give the feeling of a more privacy. We were in site 60 and thought it was very nice."
Proximity to attractions: Campers value locations that balance natural settings with nearby amenities. Jules S. comments about Skyline Wilderness Park: "Location itself is GREAT. 5 mins from everything in town. Had good cell service and park was clean. Was quiet busy during the day as it is also a day use park with lots of activities."
Natural wildlife viewing: The region offers opportunities to observe native animals. At Liberty Glen, April H. mentions, "Due to overpopulation, bow hunting of wild boars in the Lake Sonoma area is legal most of the year." While at Skyline, Adam B. reports regularly seeing "Wild turkey, deer, wood peckers."
Limited water access: Some campgrounds have restricted water availability. April H. advises about Liberty Glen: "Check their website for the latest update on if they have potable water on site, it can vary from year to year."
Poison oak concerns: Several campgrounds in the region have poison oak issues. At Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Samantha T. warns, "Beautiful and close to downtown Calistoga however the campgrounds were infested with poison oak. Maybe just the time of year and because of so much rain this year? Not sure but it was thick and lush everywhere."
Cell service variations: Reception varies significantly between campgrounds. Adam B. notes about Skyline Wilderness: "Cell phone coverage is good. Have both Verizon and Att with at least 2-3 bars. 10-12 Mbps down 4-5 Mbps up." At other sites, service may be limited or nonexistent.
Playground access: Families appreciate campgrounds with play areas for children. At Bu-Shay Campground, Joshua H. mentions, "Our young kids had a great time playing on the playground which was an unexpected bonus."
Site selection strategy: For families with children, choosing the right site location matters. Kelly M. advises about Liberty Glen: "The camp down to swim in the lake was a significant downhill but the dip was worth it! Funny dead trees sticking out of the lake were fun to climb on."
Bathroom facilities: Clean, functional restrooms make family camping easier. Joshua H. notes about Bu-Shay Campground, "The flush bathrooms are fine, and there are free showers," which can be particularly valuable with children.
Hookup availability: RV campers should research utility options before arrival. At Middle Creek Campground, Justin W. cautions, "This campground is dry... It's got dropped toilets and it has potable water. Problem is that the spigots don't have any hose fittings, so you can't hook up."
Site leveling requirements: Many campgrounds require leveling equipment. At Skyline Wilderness, Moriah M. observes, "The campground is zero frills - you pull into a gravel lot and you're about 12 feet from your neighbors. The plus is friendly staff, amazing views, easy hookups."
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds offer sanitary dump stations. Rich J. notes about Skyline Wilderness Park: "RV Campsites are close together and semi-level. Bathrooms could use some TLC. But the park is nice with lots of hiking, views and close to Napa."
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Geyserville, CA is Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park with a 4.1-star rating from 32 reviews.
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