Best Glamping near Pope Valley, CA

Ritchey Creek Campground at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park houses upscale glamping accommodations just minutes from Calistoga's renowned wineries and natural attractions. The property includes well-appointed yurts with comfortable beds and essential amenities, allowing visitors to experience wine country without hotel prices. Huttopia Wine Country offers elevated glamping experiences with canvas tents featuring proper beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces for relaxation among the trees. Each accommodation maintains a balance of rustic charm and modern convenience, with access to clean facilities and shaded sites throughout the park. A guest noted, "We just stayed here for Christmas, and loved our little yurt. It was very clean, and the bed was actually pretty comfy."

Hiking trails wind through the redwood-lined grounds, giving glampers direct access to nature without sacrificing comfort. The park's swimming pool provides welcome relief during warmer months, while nearby wine tasting opportunities create perfect day trip options from your glamping basecamp. One visitor highlighted, "It's so nice to be right in the Napa Valley. During non-COVID times you can catch a wine bus from here!" Proximity to Calistoga and St. Helena puts glampers within minutes of fine dining, shopping, and world-class wineries. The area experiences peak visitation during summer weekends, with midweek stays offering more tranquility and availability. Winter visits provide a quieter glamping experience with seasonal pricing advantages, though temperatures can drop significantly at night in the yurts.

Best Glamping Sites Near Pope Valley, California (25)

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

    27 Reviews
    Deer Park, CA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-4575

    $43 / night

    "Then, after a day of riding and wine tasting, we retired back to our campsites for an evening of grilling and drinking of local wines (of which there are many, many excellent choices)."

    "WE just stayed two nights camping and had a great time, site was good, bathrooms and showers were clean.   Good access to wineries close by. "

    2. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Kenwood, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 833-5712

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Did a little recon prior to booking our trip and decided on site #39, as we were only staying for 3 nights and did not need any sun for solar for that short of a stay."

    "Staff at the visitor center/store were friendly. Sugarloaf had lots of sites to choose from. We had many neighbors (mostly RVs) but enough space between sites."

    3. Skyline Wilderness Park

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

    "Clean showers and bathrooms, some trees, close to Raley’s Grocery store. Easy drive to the wineries of Napa Valley, a little further to Sonoma but a nice drive."

    "Staff was super friendly. Spots were pretty level, but close together. They gave free wifi but it was not consistent. It constantly dropped."

    4. Napa County Fairgrounds

    3 Reviews
    Calistoga, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 942-5111

    "Nice clean laundry , bathroom and concrete rv pads. Close to Oxbow public market, great spot for lunch or dinner."

    5. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    31 Reviews
    Penngrove, CA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 763-1492

    "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."

    "great accommodations. the bathrooms and showers were always clean. there was some construction going on, since it was the off season. it looked like they were renovating some of the bathrooms and aisle"

    6. Spring Lake Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 539-8092

    $35 / night

    "It is kid friendly, fun easy hike around the lake (no swimming but you can rent or bring your own kayaks or stand-up paddle boards), great location to way more technical hikes into and around Trione-Annabel"

    "We stayed on site 3. It’s close to the entrance but the driveway only had a slight grade. Mostly folks with trailers."

    7. Lake Solano County Park

    9 Reviews
    Winters, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 795-2990

    "The bathrooms are accessible, I had a beautiful spot by the water, my neighbors were friendly, the staff were welcoming."

    "Bathroom was clean. Peacocks are everywhere, so be prepared to a little noise. We were in campsite #17 and there was no shade."

    8. Huttopia Wine Country

    1 Review
    Lower Lake, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 461-0740

    $236 - $364 / night

    "You can't ask for a more picturesque place to glamping, surrounded by the fields of the ranch & winery, while also within driving distance of San Francisco, this is a spot to check out!"

    9. Canyon Creek Resort Members Only

    3 Reviews
    Winters, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 795-4133

    "We stayed in section C as far away from the road as possible, right next to Putah Creek. It was April and the pairs of geese were abundant."

    10. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    53 Reviews
    Lagunitas, CA
    44 miles

    $35 - $225 / night

    "This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills."

    "On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties."

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Glamping Reviews near Pope Valley, CA

291 Reviews of 25 Pope Valley Campgrounds


  • Msmetoo48 S.
    Jun. 19, 2022

    Bodega Bay RV Park

    Great location, lots of campers

    Clean and well laid out. Laundry has 3 washers and 3 dryers. Prices are high but normal for CA. It’s a bit of a walk to the nearest beach, but you can drive if you want to. Sites are all gravel with a picnic table and divided by a fence. It’s a packed place with no real views. Staff is very nice. Dogs were wondering through our site and quiet hours were not enforced.

  • N
    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.

  • R
    May. 31, 2024

    Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼

    A Sunny, Inground Solar Heated Pool in the Redwood Forest! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🏕️🚐

    Jeanne and Roberts treehouse is a luxurious Wonderland of a campground! We had total privacy, a pool, sauna and hot tub and a cool little treehouse to sleep in (with real stairs, leading up to it), Our dogs had a great time because they were off leash… The place is completely private and fenced! We highly recommend, the treehouse… You won’t be disappointed!

  • R
    Nov. 21, 2016

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Crowded, but beautiful!

    This campground is beautiful, set in the redwoods, with a creek and nature trails. It has all the amenities: flush toilets, showers, fire pits, running water, and grills. The only drawback is the sites are small and close together, affording very little privacy. The campground can be pretty loud at night too. If you're looking for peace, quiet, and seclusion, this might not be the campground for you. We really enjoyed it though because we have a three year old, and with all the other noise in the campground, I didn't have to feel bad when she was being loud. Also, watch out for the raccoons! They stole my bread that I stupidly left out, and then tried to get into our ice chest. There are lockers provided at each campsite. Use them!

  • H
    Jul. 5, 2025

    Johnson's Beach

    Good location but mediocre camping

    Just got back from a 2 night stay at Johnson's Beach campsite. We found the camp grounds to be so-so and not the most maintained. While we were there, we saw more than a few families come for a night and leave earlier than expected because of complaints of their sites. 

    If you are interested in Johnson's Beach, I'd rather do one of their glamping tents or bungalow instead.

    Pros:

    • Good location to the beach; 2 minute walk from camp site to the beach.

    • Nice clean and well maintained bathrooms and showers.

    • 5 minute walk to downtown / Safeway

    • Host (Chris) was nice and did his best.

    • Outlets at each site.

    • Well shaded by trees (although is also a con).

    Cons:

    • Camp sites too cramped/small, especially from 20 - 25. Hardly any breathing room.
    • Camp sites are right behind a bar (?) and homes so we heard a lot of partying, singing, dog barking well into the night
    • Road next to the camp sites used by cars to reach the beach. Cars would stir up dust. 
    • A lot of trees but frequented by crows. The crows can be very noisy and loved to poop all around the camp grounds.
  • Joseph F.
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Peaceful with nice shade. Bring insect countermeasures.

    Lived in this area almost my whole life and never knew about this campground. Did a little recon prior to booking our trip and decided on site #39, as we were only staying for 3 nights and did not need any sun for solar for that short of a stay. Tons of shade with the sites along the south side of the campgrounds, tons of sun along the north side. So depending on the time of year and your solar charging needs, this may make a difference. There were ample water faucets along the campground road and bathrooms were only a short walk in just about any direction. The showers are located along the north east portion of the loop, and they are fantastic. Large, hot, coin operated showers at the rate of $0.25/min. There is free WiFi with limited bandwidth at and around the visitor’s center, as well as an option to pay for premium internet at a reasonable daily or weekly rate. There is firewood and bagged ice available at both the visitor’s center and with the camp hosts. They can take card, cash, or you can pay using their QR code. They also have some basic supplies and snacks at the visitor’s center. The campsites are your standard fare with a parking area, a picnic table, and a fire pit. Some of the sites are less level than others, but there are plenty of good places to set up tents. Additionally, some of the parking areas for each site are better than others. At our site, we were able to fit our teardrop, our tow vehicle, and our parent’s jeep in our assigned parking area at site 39. The campsites are relatively close together, so that might be an issue if you visit when it’s booked up, but we went just after Labor Day and we had at least two to three empty sites to either side of us. The camp host was friendly and helpful, as were the rest of the staff. Lastly, depending on the time of year, you may encounter yellow jackets, so prepare accordingly. If you don’t have your own mosquito net tent, you can rent one at the site for about $15/day, plus a $25 mandatory setup fee. It appears that they also have a couple “glamping” sites which are furnished with a fancy teepee tent, chairs, and I believe they even have their own private portapotty. Speaking of portapotty, you can rent your own at your site for about $10-15/day, too. Very convenient if you are reliant on that amenity and your chosen site is far from the other restrooms. Lots of hiking around, there’s an observatory nearby, and it looks like a popular spot for cyclists, as well.

  • R
    May. 31, 2024

    Glamping in the Redwoods 🐶🐕💃🕺🏼

    WOW! AWESOME, PRIVATE, BEAUTIFUL WITH EXCLUSIVE USE OF HOT TUB! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Jeanne and Robert’s Hipcamp is amazing. We had such fun there. Their treehouse site has a solar, heated pool, a sauna, and a hot tub! The Vancamp site has total privacy, and a hot tub in the redwoods. We could not have found a better place to hang out and chill! Our dogs even got to be off leash because it is all fenced!

  • Joseph F.
    Sep. 9, 2021

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Nice shady retreat in beautiful redwoods.

    We have previously tent camped and car camped here and we really enjoy it. It can get warm in the summer, but the cool moist ocean fog comes in and blankets the area in the evenings, which can really cool it down. On our first visit, there was no running water or showers, but they did have portapotties. On our second visit, water was available, but it was not potable, and the showers and toilets were still not working. Not sure if that is a Covid related issue or a temporary maintenance issue. It’s worth a drive through prior to staying, in order to find a site that fits your needs, they have many different sized sites available, and we like the sites in the high teens (18 & 19), as they seem a bit larger and are right along the creek. The sites appear to be your standard state park equipment with a fire pit, a picnic table and a lockable pantry. The parking area for our site was large enough to accommodate our SUV and another vehicle. There is firewood generally available with the camp host or at the gate. Good cell signal with Verizon. Because of the amazing redwood canopy, it might be hard to get good sun for solar in most of the sites. There are all kinds of trails available, as well as a paved path that runs for at least a mile or so along the creek, that used to be the old railroad line through that area. They have informational signs all over the place providing historical or ecological information. Access to the creek is seasonally restricted for spawning, and I believe that goes from spring to about mid June or July. Also, lots of poison oak in the unmaintained areas and off the trails, so be aware.

  • Scott R.
    Dec. 23, 2020

    Spring Lake Regional Park

    Nice local spot

    In the Bay Area there aren’t too many place that you be in a city and feel like you are away. Spring Lake has been that for us. We have been here for 2 weekends in the last few months. It is kid friendly, fun easy hike around the lake (no swimming but you can rent or bring your own kayaks or stand-up paddle boards), great location to way more technical hikes into and around Trione-Annabel State Park. We did a very tough hike in almost 100 degree weather up to Lake Ilsanjo and the cold plunge into that lake was exactly what was needed. On another trip we brought a new family with us, rented one of the bigger spots and helped them get their bearings on camping.

    It is very forgiving here and close to everything in case you didn’t pack enough food or propane or fire starter. The camp host is amazing. The bathrooms are clean with free cold showers or quarters for hot showers. They have fire pits at every location, firewood to buy on site, it is very kid friendly with a fun loop for the kids to bike or scooter around plus easy access to the lake. Highly recommend this and I can’t wait to try a few other sites in the Sonoma Regional area.

    Not a place if you want dispersed camping or a lot of privacy.

    Neighbors were all polite and good about quiet times.


Guide to Pope Valley

Ritchey Creek Campground occupies a strategic location between Calistoga and St. Helena in the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Situated at approximately 400 feet elevation, the campground provides access to over 10 miles of hiking trails through coastal redwoods and Douglas firs. Winter temperatures can drop to the low 40s at night, while summer daytime temperatures frequently exceed 90°F, creating distinct seasonal camping experiences.

What to do

Hiking near Lake Hennessey: Visitors to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park can explore nearby Lake Hennessey trails. "We found a great trail close by at Lake Hennessey," noted Peter M., adding variety to the park's existing trail system.

Astronomy sessions: Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers stellar viewing opportunities at the Robert Ferguson Observatory. "You can walk to the Robert Ferguson Observatory as well! We went on a night hike for a star gazing tour and had a great time," reports Syd D., describing educational nighttime activities.

Horseback riding in Olema: Visit Five Brooks Ranch for guided trail rides. "I would highly recommend Five Brooks Ranch in Olema for horseback riding," suggests Kathleen C. from Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground, providing an alternative outdoor activity to traditional wine country pursuits.

What campers like

Budget-friendly wine country base: Camping provides significant cost savings compared to local hotels. "Camping here leaves lots of money for food and wine splurges!" notes Susan H. about Ritchey Creek Campground, highlighting the practical economic benefits.

Wildlife encounters: The region hosts diverse wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. "We saw a rabbit, turkeys, lizards, deer, & quails!" reports Brittney L. at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, detailing specific animal sightings during a nature walk.

Convenience to transportation: Some locations offer transportation options for wine tasting. "During non-COVID times you can catch a wine bus from here!" mentions Peter M. about Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, providing practical transportation information for visitors planning wine tours.

What you should know

Seasonal water restrictions: Creek access may be limited during certain months. "Access to the creek is seasonally restricted for spawning, and I believe that goes from spring to about mid June or July," explains Joseph F. from Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground.

Poison oak prevalence: Native vegetation includes hazards requiring awareness. "Be careful of the poison oak, it is prevalent there as it is so anywhere in Northern California," warns Robert S. about Bothe-Napa Valley, while Joseph F. adds, "Also, lots of poison oak in the unmaintained areas and off the trails, so be aware."

Midweek advantages: Visitation patterns affect campground atmosphere. "The weekends usually are full, it clears out Sunday evening so during the weekdays it is really nice," explains Robert S., describing optimal timing for a quieter glamping experience in Pope Valley.

Tips for camping with families

Natural quest activities: Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers engaging activities for children. "Ask about the free quest hike. They send you on an adventure hike and there is treasure at the end of it," recommends Irina Maddie P., describing a specific structured activity.

City park connections: Some campgrounds connect to city facilities with child-friendly attractions. "Connected to Spring Lake Regional Park to the west is Howarth Park, a small city park offering a train ride, carousel, jump house, petting zoo and pony rides," explains Michael I. about Spring Lake Regional Park.

Camp host programs: Educational offerings vary by location and season. "The volunteers who run the place do a fantastic job with everything, from keeping the site clean, to providing tons of info for budding naturalists," notes Scott J. about Sugarloaf Ridge, mentioning the staff-led educational opportunities.

Tips from RVers

Leveling requirements: Terrain affects setup difficulty at certain locations. "Sites are level with minimal need for blocks," notes Adam B. about Skyline Wilderness Park, providing practical setup information.

Water access limitations: RV water hookup availability varies between sites. "Arrive at this park full of water. There was only one spigot with threads (for attaching hose to fill tanks); it was at spot 29," advises Tammy B. about Spring Lake Regional Park, offering specific site information for water access.

Space constraints: Some campgrounds have limited maneuvering room. "It's a bit too tight for large trailer or RV camping (unless you are an expert at maneuvering through tight spaces)," warns Tai W. about Samuel P. Taylor State Park, providing practical sizing guidance for RV campers considering glamping in Pope Valley, California.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Pope Valley, CA is Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park with a 4-star rating from 27 reviews.

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