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    Campgrounds near Guerneville, California range from tent and RV sites with direct Russian River access to cabin accommodations, giving campers a variety of options along the scenic Russian River corridor. Schoolhouse Canyon Campground and Parker's Resort offer both tent and RV sites with river access, while Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park provides cabin accommodations for those seeking more comfort. Many campgrounds near Guerneville feature access to the Russian River for swimming and paddling, with some properties maintaining private beaches exclusively for campers. Casini Ranch Family Campground, located in nearby Duncans Mills, accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins with full hookups, making it suitable for various camping preferences.

    The Russian River area experiences mild temperatures year-round, though most visitors come during summer months when water activities are most enjoyable. Several campgrounds operate seasonally, with Ocean Cove Store and Campground typically open from April through November. "This is a great place right near the Russian river. The sites closer to river road do have quite a bit of road noise but the ones further in are great," notes one visitor about Schoolhouse Canyon. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends when riverside camping areas fill quickly. Many campgrounds maintain quiet hours and specific rules to preserve the peaceful atmosphere beneath the redwood canopy. River levels can vary significantly throughout the season, with late summer bringing lower water levels in some areas.

    Camping near downtown Guerneville allows convenient access to local amenities. "Location location location. If you enjoy Guerneville and want a simple campsite where you can easily walk to every bar, restaurant, and the redwoods, this is the spot," mentioned one camper about Johnson's Beach. Several campgrounds feature shaded sites beneath towering redwoods, providing natural cooling during warmer months. The region's campgrounds generally receive high ratings for cleanliness and family-friendly environments, though sites closer to roads may experience traffic noise. Private beaches along the Russian River are highly valued amenities at several campgrounds, offering swimming and paddling opportunities without public crowds. Most mixed-use campgrounds provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers, with varying levels of hookups for RVs.

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    Best Campgrounds near Guerneville (140)

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      1. Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

      4.2(42)13mi from Guerneville81 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "The California coast is hard to beat. This campground is in the sand dunes, with a short walk to the beach. This is absolutely one of the best places to see the sunset."

      from $45 / night

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      2. Casini Ranch Family Campground

      4.1(24)5mi from GuernevilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "A few friends and I recently spent 4 days camping at this beautiful ranch right outside of Duncan Mills and absolutely loved our stay."

      "Fire puts when allowed by California. Russian River gets surprisingly warm during the summer."

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      3. Doran Regional Park

      4.3(30)14mi from GuernevilleRVs, Tents

      "We stayed here for a night at the tail end of a December California adventure before flying out of SFO the next day."

      "General: Located between Bodega Bay and Bodega Harbor, this county park has over 140 sites in four campgrounds: Shell, Gull, Cove, and Jetty."

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      4. Wright's Beach Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

      4.3(19)10mi from Guerneville24 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground is in the perfect location. The beach is amazing and you feel like you have it all to yourself and your fellow campers."

      "This campground is located on mile-long stretch of beach within the Sonoma Coast State Park. I lived in Sonoma County for 15 years and this is my favorite beach."

      from $45 / night

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      5. Schoolhouse Canyon Campground

      5.0(9)2mi from GuernevilleTents

      "Location location location…. The Schoolhouse Canyon Campground is located about 400 yards off the Russian River / 1/2 mile down the road from the Korbel Winery (amazing deli!!!)"

      "He put us in a very level spot that was great for my rooftop tent situation. Can’t say enough good things about him and his staff. Everyone was very friendly."

      from $48 / night

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      6. Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

      3.8(18)13mi from GuernevilleRVs, Cabins

      "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"

      "There is a coffee/breakfast place, and a wine/beer/restaurant at the edge of the property. Very good and convenient! Lots of nice walking opportunities!"

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      7. Bodega Bay RV Park

      4.1(16)13mi from GuernevilleRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "With a good location you can take some walks to the Salmon River. The pull thru was long but is very narrow. Time you are setup, the camp side of the site is very small."

      "On the outskirts of Bodega Bay."

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      8. Ocean Cove Store and Campground

      4.5(22)17mi from GuernevilleRVs, Tents

      "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."

      "Ocean Cove is a private campground right off Highway one. The owners are very friendly and helpful and they also own the grocery store across from the campsites."

      from $28 - $280 / night

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      9. Johnson's Beach

      4.4(7)1mi from GuernevilleRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "If you enjoy Guerneville and want a simple campsite where you can easily walk to every bar, restaurant, and the redwoods, this is the spot."

      "There is an access to the river and few steps away from an old small town feel. Lots of local shops and bars right outside the campsite."

      from $50 - $100 / night

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      10. Bullfrog Pond Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

      4.4(7)3mi from GuernevilleTents

      "Not far from Guerneville. Incredible view from the top of the campsites area. The walk-in camp sites actually have better setups albeit a little less private."

      "Bullfrog campground is located in Armstrong woods (Guerneville, CA). It's on top of a rugged drive up the woods and they are first come first serve basis."

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    • EThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 5, 2026

      Doran Regional Park

      Cool spot but low privacy and constant horn

      I stayed here for one night and overall had a good experience. The location is beautiful and very convenient, with the beach right across the road and the water nearby. It was calm, scenic, and there were lots of birds around. The bathrooms and showers were clean, and the shower had warm water.

      The sites are very close together, though, so there is essentially no privacy between campsites. The shower was also a little expensive at around $2 for only a few minutes of water.

      The biggest issue for me was the foghorn. I actually timed it, and it went off roughly every 10 seconds, apparently 24/7. It was extremely loud and continued day and night, whether there was fog or not. Some people may find it soothing, but I found it impossible to ignore, especially at night. Honestly, this is the main reason I wouldn't stay here again.

      Overall, it's a nice campground in a great location, but the lack of privacy and especially the constant foghorn are significant drawbacks.

    • GThe Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 2, 2026

      Camp Russian River

      Riverfront on the Russian River

      Great campground on the Russian River. Big grassy area for single or group camping. Friendly staff. Walking distance to downtown Guerneville.

    • Stuart K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 1, 2026

      Salt Point State Park Campground

      The First Campground I Ever Shared With My Daughters

      Some campgrounds stay with you because of the scenery, while others become part of your family history ... and Salt Point will forever be both for me. Perched along one of the wildest stretches of the Sonoma Coast, this coastal park combines six miles of rugged Pacific shoreline with grasslands and forest, and its two primary campgrounds offer very different experiences: Gerstle Cove sits on the ocean side of Highway 1, while Woodside is tucked into the trees inland. Together they have 109 developed campsites, most with level paved pads, picnic tables, food lockers and fire rings, but no hookups or showers.

      What makes Salt Point truly special is everything waiting beyond the campsite. Trails lead along rocky bluffs, through forests and down toward Gerstle Cove, while tide pools, extraordinary sandstone formations and the pounding Pacific make this feel wonderfully removed from civilization. There are more than 20 miles of trails and Stump Beach provides the park's only sandy beach.

      But none of that is why I remember this place so vividly. Salt Point was the very first place I ever took my daughters camping. I can still remember that wonderful mixture of excitement and uncertainty that comes with introducing your children to something you love: setting up camp together, watching them explore this enormous new outdoor world and realizing that what felt like a simple weekend away was quietly becoming one of those family memories you carry forever.  At least for me, that is true.

      This is real camping rather than resort camping: no electricity, no showers and no dump station, while the nearest gas stations are roughly 18 miles away. Tent campers should feel particularly at home here and I’d favor Woodside, which is where we stayed, for its more sheltered, forested camping experience; however, choose Gerstle Cove if quicker access to the rugged coastline is what brought you here. Either way, come prepared for changing coastal weather and embrace the simplicity as that's part of Salt Point's magic.

      Insider’s Tip: If this is your first visit, don't spend the entire trip at the campsite. Walk the Salt Point Trail around Gerstle Cove and give the kids time simply to explore the shoreline. Years later, they probably won't remember whether the campsite was perfectly level, but you may be surprised by what they do remember.

      Happy Camping!

    • EThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 29, 2026

      Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park

      Nice RV Park

      I enjoyed my two night stay here, the location is great right on the water.

      Campsites are very close together and the Bodega Bay foghorn goes off every 10 seconds 24/7 and that got annoying.

      Great for Starlink

    • Sidney C.
      Aug. 28, 2026

      Olema Campground

      Loved it!

      Had a late check in after scheduling in the same day, but the staff were so welcoming and helpful over the phone! The campsite is so clean you could walk around barefoot. the scenery is so beautiful with sheep, cattle, mountains and a stream surrounding/on the property. Would definitely recommend

    • T
      Aug. 26, 2026

      ocean cove campground

      Million dollar views

      Paved interior roads, dirt and grass campsites with table and fire pit. Porta-potties. No hookups. Campground is on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

    • Brandon A.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 15, 2026

      Red Mountain

      Beautiful views

      Got to this spot towards dark. Set up tent from my cars headlights. Woke up to absolutely beautiful views. The dirt road up to this site is rough. I have a car and made it up just fine but I also have off road experience and took my time.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 14, 2026

      Skyline Wilderness Park

      Napa, California

      We have stayed here a few times. I have a sister that lives here and this place is only about 3 miles from us! $80 for a back in space.

    • Michael I.
      Aug. 3, 2026

      Gualala River Redwood Park

      Big, family friendly campground with great river access

      We stayed for three nights at this large, well-developed campground. As big as this campground is, with the layout and the thick forest, you don't feel like you're camping with hundreds of other people. The one exception to that is at night time. The campground has quiet hours beginning at 10pm, but during our stay that was not enforced and at least four groups were having parties well past 11pm, or found that to be a great time to race remote control cars.

      The camp store has every you could possibly need if you forget something, but be prepared as the mark-ups are steep!!

      The river access is easy and great with plenty of space along the river to set up and enjoy the day. The beach is all rock, so plan accordingly. Next time we will bring kayaks or SUPs to explore more of the river, but the areas accessible by foot are nice with shallow spots for kids, swimming holes, rope swing, and even a big buried log to jump off of.

      Overall we had a great time and will be back.

    Guide to Guerneville

    The Russian River camping area near Guerneville, California sits at elevations between 50-500 feet with most campsites nestled in redwood groves or along riverbanks. Summer daytime temperatures typically range from 75-90°F, dropping to 50-60°F overnight. Winter camping options remain open though rainfall averages 38 inches annually, with most precipitation occurring November through March.

    What to do

    Tide pool exploration: 30-minute drive from Guerneville. Campers staying at Bodega Dunes Campground can access exceptional marine environments. "There are lots of RV campers here but some with tents. They just started allowing reservations recently. If you want a sunny site, go for the center of the loop in the 60s/70s," notes Emily W. about campsite options.

    Fishing and crabbing: Available year-round. Porto Bodega Marina & RV Park offers direct access to Bodega Bay fishing opportunities. "This is a great place for family, kids rode bikes all weekend. Nobody was too loud or partying late. Short drives to the beach and town for candy and ice cream," reports Dustin C. about the coastal camping experience.

    Wine tasting: 10+ vineyards within 15 miles. Campsites near Guerneville serve as excellent base camps for wine country exploration. One visitor to Bullfrog Pond Campground recommends: "The park is squarely in wine country so go wine tasting for lunch and get a shuttle back to camp."

    What campers like

    Private beach access: Exclusive river spots. Schoolhouse Canyon Campground offers dedicated beach areas. "The beach along the river is for the camps private use and there is a company that will rent you stand up paddle boards ($50 for two hours or $100 per day)," explains Christopher M.

    Spacious campsites: Room for multiple tents. Casini Ranch Family Campground receives high marks for site size. "Sites are HUGE! We had plenty of room for our trailer, tent, corn hole, and more. Staff is friendly and helpful, the store is great - they have most of whatever you may need," shares Dustin C.

    Protected camping environments: Natural wind barriers. Ocean camping spots offer varying degrees of wind protection. "Given that the campground is on the water, it can get very chilly at night and the wind tends to pick up," notes Haley C. at Doran Beach Campground.

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Plan 3-5 months ahead for summer weekends. Demand for campsites near Guerneville varies by season. A visitor to Wright's Beach Campground advises: "We made the reservation in March and the earliest we could get was the end of July by that point."

    Shower availability: Limited at some locations. Several campgrounds offer coin-operated facilities. "Bathrooms were clean but the water pressure and the temperature fluctuations in the shower were just bad," reports one camper at Porto Bodega Marina.

    Wildlife encounters: Prepare for nocturnal visitors. Raccoons and other animals frequently visit campsites. "We didn't leave anything out but had muddy footprints all over our table in the morning! Their garbage cans are not raccoon proof so every morning there's garbage scattered around," shares Jennifer J.

    Tips for camping with families

    Activity options: Daily schedules for kids. Doran Regional Park offers family-friendly coastal access. "Doran Beach is great, especially during the summer for kids because it's a well-protected cove and the waves don't usually get very high," explains Justin W.

    Site selection: Choose locations based on noise tolerance. Family sections at some campgrounds can be livelier. "Lower half is family section and the upper section is adults only. This is a family run campground. This is such a beautiful area. Quick walk to the river to swim or sunbathe," notes Kenneth S. at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground.

    Beach safety: Check conditions before swimming. Coastal campgrounds have varying water safety conditions. "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," reports Teresa B.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling: Bring stabilizing equipment. Ocean Cove Store and Campground requires preparation. "Take extra blocks if you go because our site was uneven tip to tail," advises one camper about Bodega Dunes.

    Hookup variability: Research options in advance. Full-service sites are limited at coastal campgrounds. "No showers but the restrooms are clean, have warm/hot running water and plugs. Good spot to blow dry your hair if you can shower in the trailer!" shares Kerri C.

    Dump station locations: Plan for services. Several campgrounds offer limited onsite services. "No water fill up (there are a couple of spigots) but fill and dumping are available at Bodega Dunes," notes Debbie M. about Wright's Beach Campground.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When is the best season for camping in Guerneville?

    Late spring through early fall (May through September) offers the best camping conditions in Guerneville, with warm days perfect for enjoying the Russian River. Willow Creek - Sonoma Coast State Beach is ideal during summer months when the river levels are perfect for swimming and paddling. Bodega Dunes Campground makes a great base camp during summer and early fall when coastal weather is most stable. Some campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, primarily opening from late spring through early fall. Winter camping is possible at year-round sites, but prepare for cooler temperatures and potential rain. Fall offers beautiful colors and fewer crowds, while spring brings wildflowers but can still have occasional rainfall.

    What amenities are available at Guerneville campsites?

    Guerneville campgrounds offer varying amenities depending on location and type. Highlands Resort provides upscale amenities including a clothing-optional pool area, outdoor kitchen with grill and gas stove, ice machine, fenced campsites with tables, and a free continental breakfast. Parker's Resort offers convenient river access with nearby kayak and canoe rentals at Johnson's Beach. Some campgrounds like Willow Creek have minimal facilities (composting toilets and water faucets), while others like Schoolhouse Canyon offer standard amenities including water and toilets. For RV campers, several sites offer hookups, though these vary by location. Most Guerneville-area campgrounds provide access to the Russian River, picnic areas, and are within walking or short driving distance to town facilities.

    Where are the best campgrounds near Guerneville, CA?

    Guerneville offers a variety of excellent campgrounds in the Russian River area. Johnson's Beach provides a central location where you can easily walk to town amenities, bars, restaurants, and access the river. For those seeking a more secluded experience, Austin Creek State Rec Area offers more privacy with great views, a small pond, and nearby hiking trails. Other notable options include Schoolhouse Canyon Campground situated along the Russian River and Casini Ranch Family Campground near Duncans Mills. For beach lovers, Sonoma Coast State Park's campgrounds are just a short drive away, providing coastal camping experiences with easy access to Guerneville's redwood forests and river activities.

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