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Best Campgrounds near Rohnert Park, CA

846 Reviews

Sonoma County offers diverse camping areas near Rohnert Park, California, with options spanning from coastal beaches to wine country and redwood forests. Established campgrounds include Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations, and San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Rohnert Park. The region provides a mix of public and private campground options with varying amenities, from primitive tent-only sites to full-service RV parks. Several state parks within driving distance include Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground and Bodega Dunes Campground along the Sonoma Coast, offering additional camping experiences from forest settings to coastal dunes.

Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping experiences throughout the region. Most campgrounds remain open year-round, though coastal areas experience cool, foggy conditions even during summer months. Inland campgrounds like Spring Lake Regional Park operate seasonally from May through September. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during peak summer seasons when waterfront and coastal sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds feature mixed-use designs accommodating both tent and RV camping, though amenities vary considerably between locations. A visitor to Bodega Dunes noted, "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."

Campers consistently highlight the region's natural diversity as a primary attraction. The Sonoma Coast offers dramatic ocean views and beach access at campgrounds like Bodega Dunes and Doran Regional Park. Several visitors praised the proximity to water recreation opportunities, with one camper at Spring Lake commenting, "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." Inland campgrounds typically provide more tree cover and protection from coastal winds. Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the region typically offer standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to toilet facilities, though shower availability varies significantly between locations. More developed private campgrounds near Rohnert Park provide additional amenities like Wi-Fi, camp stores, and recreational facilities, making them suitable for families seeking conveniences while still enjoying outdoor experiences.

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Best Camping Sites Near Rohnert Park, California (134)

    1. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

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

    "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 end sites to add grass and decks. the location"

    "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!"

    2. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

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

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Easy access to a lot of trails. The view from the campground is nice and relaxing. Some sites are very tight and close to each other. Some are spacious enough."

    "There are certainly some that are better situated than others regarding size, shade, and other amenities--but the entire campground is nice."

    3. Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park

    38 Reviews
    Bodega Bay, CA
    19 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."

    "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."

    4. Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    52 Reviews
    Lagunitas, CA
    22 miles

    $35 - $225 / night

    "This campground is less than an hours drive from San Francisco. It is along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard which takes you through a bunch of very cute tiny towns."

    "Beautiful trees and wonderful California charm. The campsites were decently located. Above the Mendocino coast the mornings are wet and Cold. Loved this place"

    5. Lawson's Landing

    25 Reviews
    Dillon Beach, CA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 878-2443

    "Walking distance to the beach. Quiet place on non holiday weekends. Fun place to fish and the Beach is also pretty clean."

    "There are a variety of campsites, and they are many - we camp as close to the ocean as possible in the meadow area."

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

    26 Reviews
    Deer Park, CA
    17 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."

    7. Doran Regional Park

    25 Reviews
    Bodega Bay, CA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 875-3540

    "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."

    8. Spring Lake Regional Park

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

    $35 / night

    "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."

    9. Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park

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

    $33 - $70 / night

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

    "Full hookup sites, reasonably close to shopping & restaurants, and good value with Passport America savings."

    10. Casini Ranch Family Campground

    24 Reviews
    Duncans Mills, CA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 865-2255

    "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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  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Lake Solano County Park

    Great campsite, loud road

    I loved staying here for one night and wish I could’ve been there for longer. The bathrooms are accessible, I had a beautiful spot by the water, my neighbors were friendly, the staff were welcoming. The only catch was that the road parallel to the lake is super loud and for me bothersome at night. I did not get good sleep because of this, i recommend bringing ear plugs if you are sensitive to noise and sleeping outside (i was in a tent). I don’t know how noisy it is for other spots farther away, but I would guess the sound still travels but is not as bad as having a spot along the water. Normal site are $30 per night, sites along the water are $40.

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Thousand Trails Russian River

    Tough sites

    I am reasonably ok at backing in my travel trailer but this place is a mess. I parked in wrong spot, moved to the right one, the power pedestal did not work. Had to walk to office because phone number on check-in sheet did not work. Camp worker in golf cart picked me up and checked pedestal. No good. Drove me around looking for another site but the camp side on most is terrible. My wife has mobility issues so I would not stay here again. Staff was great, area looks nice, but the sites I saw leave something to be desired.

  • Leafe Z.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Johnson's Beach

    Perfext location for river

    Russian River is right out front of the campground. They offer kayaks canoes, and whatever else you want to rent however, if you have a dog, they don’t allow the dog on the beach or in the boat with you and they’re not allowed to stay behind in the tent, so you’re kind of stuck if you have a dog

  • yThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    Great area, safe, kid friendly

    I planned to stay here just one night and stayed like 4. Great spot, I loved downtown Petaluma and enjoyed the safe feeling and convenience of this location. Great amenities for children too.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2025

    Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    Feels much more remote than it is

    Great campsite, awesome staff. Tucked away off highway 12 in wine country it feels much more remote than it actually is. It's a great fast getaway from the northbay, but it can be hard to reserve a site ahead of time but they do have first-come first serve sites too. Excellent hiking with both fairly flat trails, to challenging trails with lots of elevation change. It's often very hot in the summer, and there can be lots of rattle snakes sunning themselves on the rocks. This is one of my favorite camping spots.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Westside Regional Park

    Decent landing spot

    If you are here for fishing or boating it’s perfect

  • S
    Aug. 28, 2025

    smittle creek

    Hidden Gem

    This sweet little spot is a paddle boarding and fishing dream. Primitive site where Smittle Creek flows into Lake Berryessa.

  • Michi P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Casini Ranch Family Campground

    Nice Clean Quiet Campground

    We had a big site, it was quiet. The bathrooms are clean, showers are $1.00, they have something for every type of camper here, from tents, covered wagons to rv sites. This is a large campground located on the Russian River. They have a well stocked store, laundry facilities.

    Edit: Tuesday and Wednesday were as described above. Thursday a very loud rambunctious crowd showed up. Casini Campground has a ton of rules, one of which is you shouldn’t play your music loud enough for your neighbors to hear, we were able to hear the music and the people who were trying to talk over their music. If you going to have rules, please enforce them. Edited to change from 5 stars to 4.

  • g
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Salt Point State Park Campground

    Lovely wild site

    I stayed in the Gerstle cove campground midweek in August. id say it was about 3/4 full, but the sites are so widely spaced it feels very private. Compared to other CA campgrounds in summer, it was desolate (in a good way)

    The ocean is a ways off, but you can hear it. Short drive down to the beach for stunning bluff trails. Very few people around.

    My site wasn’t perfectly level, but good enough. Just keep a hand on that pot of boiling water.

    I was tempted to move to the overflow lot for its panoramic views of the ocean but opted for my forest-side spot. There were only two campers in the lot when I was there.

    The whole site felt strangely apart from other more crowded coastal sites - felt like northern Mendocino. Although apparently it can fill up so maybe I just got lucky.

    Either way, seems like a bit of a hidden gem.

Guide to Rohnert Park

Camping sites near Rohnert Park, California offer varied terrain within a 30-minute drive radius, ranging from redwood forests to coastal dunes at elevations from sea level to 2,500 feet. Most inland campgrounds experience summer daytime temperatures averaging 75-85°F while coastal options remain significantly cooler at 60-65°F with frequent fog. Winter camping requires preparation for nighttime temperatures that can drop to the 30s inland.

What to do

Water recreation at Russian River: The Russian River flows near several campgrounds, providing swimming, kayaking and fishing opportunities. At Casini Ranch Family Campground, campers enjoy river access with one visitor noting, "They have kayak rental by the beach area. The scenery along the river is nice."

Hiking through redwoods: Explore shaded trails through towering coastal redwoods. At Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground, "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."

Wine country exploration: Use your campsite as a base for visiting nearby wineries. At Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, visitors appreciate its location: "The area is beautiful and there are great hiking trails. You can rent a tent, buy wood and it's a short drive into town in case you need to stock up."

Beach combing and tide pools: Coastal camping provides access to marine ecosystems. Bodega Dunes campers can "Reach the beach, you'll find as much coastal sand as you can handle with miles and miles of it to yourself. The water, which is normally pretty cold year round, can also be pretty rough for swimming."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campers value having some distance from neighbors. At Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, visitors appreciate that "It's a nice campground with most sites being under tree canopies, with a large meadow in the center, which is great for frisbee, or other games."

Proximity to towns: The ability to access urban amenities while camping is frequently mentioned. One camper at Spring Lake Regional Park noted, "It is very forgiving here and close to everything in case you didn't pack enough food or propane or fire starter."

Family-friendly activities: Many campgrounds offer structured programming for children. As one San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA visitor shared, "This KOA also offered all sorts of amenities for families including a small petting zoo, a pool, playground areas, and more."

Wildlife viewing opportunities: The region hosts diverse animal populations. A camper at Sugarloaf Ridge mentioned, "We walked the 'Nature Trail' through the campground & when we tried to sit they would swarm. But it was a nice short easy walk, where we saw a rabbit, turkeys, lizards, deer, & quails!"

What you should know

Seasonal weather variations: Coastal fog is common year-round but especially in summer. At Bodega Dunes Campground, one camper advised, "The weather was as to be expected for near the coast, but sheltered enough from the wind. Sites were large, water fill stations and bathrooms (with showers) were easily accessible."

Frequently Asked Questions

What parks in Rohnert Park allow camping?

Rohnert Park itself doesn't have parks that permit overnight camping within city limits. However, just a short drive away, Doran Regional Park offers camping facilities on a beautiful beach peninsula. For a forested experience, Woodside Campground — Salt Point State Park provides wooded sites with amazing access to Pacific Ocean cliffs and hiking trails. Both are managed by Sonoma County Regional Parks or California State Parks and require reservations. For RV-specific options near Rohnert Park, the Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park in nearby Santa Rosa offers convenient drive-in sites with water and toilet facilities.

What tent camping options are available near Rohnert Park?

Tent campers near Rohnert Park have excellent options within a short drive. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground offers a quiet environment that's perfect for families, with easy access to numerous trails and scenic views. Some sites are spacious while others are more intimate. For coastal tent camping, Wright's Beach Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park provides an incredible beachfront experience with sites just steps from the sand. The campground offers a secluded feel with direct beach access, though be prepared for ocean breezes and wildlife visitors at night.

Are there any private campgrounds near Rohnert Park?

Yes, there are several private campgrounds near Rohnert Park. Clear Lake Campground offers a quaint, small RV park experience with friendly management, though it's about an hour and a half drive northeast. Closer to the coast, Johnson's Beach provides a more developed camping experience with river access and proximity to local shops and restaurants. For those willing to drive a bit further, Casini Ranch Family Campground near Duncans Mills offers family-friendly amenities with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access options.

Where are the best camping sites near Rohnert Park?

The best camping sites near Rohnert Park include Spring Lake Regional Park, offering newer bathroom and shower facilities with great access to water activities, hiking trails, and proximity to Trione-Annadel State Park for mountain biking. For coastal options, Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park provides centrally located sites with access to dog-friendly beaches, clean bathrooms, and semi-private flat sites. Both are within an hour's drive from Rohnert Park and make excellent base camps for exploring Sonoma County's diverse landscapes.

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