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Best Equestrian Camping near Occidental, CA

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The Bodega Dunes Campground at Sonoma Coast State Park permits horseback riding on designated trails though no dedicated horse corrals are available. The campground features flush toilets, pay showers, picnic tables, and food storage boxes to protect supplies from wildlife. A trail system connects the campground through sand dunes to Salmon Creek Beach, where equestrians can enjoy coastal riding experiences. The campground accommodates both tent and RV campers in spacious sites situated among trees that provide shade and wind protection.

Horses are allowed on specific equestrian trails throughout Sonoma Coast State Park with proper trail etiquette required. The nearby Point Reyes National Seashore also offers extensive bridle trails with Coast Camp and Wildcat Camp providing additional camping options for horse owners. Trailer parking is limited, so arriving early is recommended, especially during summer months. Most campsites require reservations through the California State Parks reservation system. The foghorn sounds continuously at night and strong coastal winds make proper horse containment essential. When planning an equestrian camping trip in this area, contacting rangers beforehand ensures compliance with current horse regulations and trail accessibility.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Occidental, California (6)

    1. Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    38 Reviews
    Bodega Bay, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 875-3483

    $45 / night

    "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!!"

    2. Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

    26 Reviews
    Deer Park, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-4575

    $43 / night

    "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."

    3. Coast Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore

    9 Reviews
    Point Reyes National Seashore, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 464-5100

    $30 - $90 / night

    "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."

    4. Wildcat Campground — Point Reyes National Seashore

    14 Reviews
    Olema, CA
    31 miles
    Website

    "in an open meadow on a bluff overlooking the ocean with a short walk to the beach and a 3.2 kilometer (2.0 miles) round-trip walk to [Alamere Falls](https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/alamere_falls.htm"

    "Really great site right next to the water and beach. The hike in is pretty easy and beautiful. We had fun making a fire on the beach at night. It's pretty windy, so be prepared."

    5. Liberty Glen Campground - Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

    4 Reviews
    Cloverdale, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 431-4533

    $25 - $100 / night

    "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."

    6. Skyline Wilderness Park

    29 Reviews
    Napa, CA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 252-0481

    "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"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Occidental, CA

119 Reviews of 6 Occidental Campgrounds

  • j
    May. 8, 2022

    Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    Seashore

    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 bathrooms are clean and the showers are coin operated. Sites are flat and semi private. The staff is friendly and campground is large.

  • Jill F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2018

    Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    Windy!

    It 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!!

  • Michael I.
    May. 18, 2018

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Fun Private Park with Lots to Do

    Skyline 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.

  • Vanessa A.
    Jun. 19, 2020

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful location in the heart of Napa

    This location is easily accessible for all. Biking, trails for hiking and the gardens are gorgeous. Rvs and horses welcome.

  • Filipino Jack T.
    Mar. 7, 2021

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful place

    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 that's only 5 minutes away....would definetly be back here again

  • Rebecca A.
    Sep. 20, 2019

    Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    Beautiful sunset!!

    This is such an incredible area to camp! 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. The campground had showers and full bathrooms! 10/10 would recommend.

  • Justin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 18, 2019

    Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    Cool Hikes and Crab over the fire

    I like this campground. There are some cool hikes to the dunes and to the beach. Go to the wharf near by to pick up some live crab to boil over the fire. Overall a great campground for adults and kids. Go with a group or a romantic getaway. Experience northern California Coast and see where they filmed Hitchcock's "The Birds."

  • Cloey J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2024

    Skyline Wilderness Park

    Beautiful location

    Beautiful view we were in campsite 40. A beautiful view of vineyards and the sunset and people riding their horses. So calm and beautiful and so many activities here to do. Also there is showers, bathrooms, and hookups, we love this place. Only 8 mins from downtown Napa

  • D
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    Camping in the sand

    Nice campground at a state park in Northern California. Nice large sites but some have views of nearby housing. Some also have a LOT of sand. Clean bathrooms and showers.

Guide to Occidental

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