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Best Campgrounds near Rohnert Park, CA

863 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 (136)

    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

    39 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

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

    27 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."

    6. 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."

    7. Doran Regional Park

    27 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

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

    $33 - $70 / night

    "The park itself is like a little slice of heaven and surrounded by the town so nothing is that far away. It is 5 min away from the Planet fitness and it is quiet and has a night security guard too."

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

    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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  • Anna R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2025

    Dawn Ranch: Hotel – Restaurant – Spa

    Riverside Retreat

    Easily accessible & right near downtown. These cabins are thoughtfully developed with wonderful onsite amenities. The staff are incredible and the restaurant is delicious! Enjoy relaxing near the Russian River here.

  • s
    Oct. 28, 2025

    Doran Regional Park

    Bodega Beach Getaway

    A great camping spot in Bodega Bay. We stayed in the shell loop and it was a short walk to the bathroom. Bathrooms were very clean, I was impressed, with coin operated showers (we did not use). There are lots of RVs but we pitched a tent. We went in October and one day it was completely sunny and the next morning it was pretty wet. Nothing too bad though. Only downside is how close together the campsites are, otherwise great site with fire ring and picnic table provided. We were at site 44 which had a great tree, but sites 42, 41, and 40 looked spacious and had great views. The town is a short drive away too with good seafood spots.

  • R. J.
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Lower Bayview Campground — Clear Lake State Park

    Not completely worth it

    Great campground, not so great in the summer. There is barely any airflow. Once in a while a breeze will manage to pass through, but when its 100ºF outside...you'd wish it were breezy all day.

    Campsite #99 is literally right next to the restroom, as well as a few other campsites at the Lower Bay View campsite(93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 100, & 110) with a bit more walking. The other campsites are a bit of a walk the further you get away.

    If you are expecting it to be quiet during the evening nearby the restrooms, these sites will not help. Not everyone is respectful of their camping neighbors and will either stand there and chitchat...for some odd reason...but also, you can really hear the toilet flush as it was amplified.

    I do highly recommend to bring a rake and rake out where you are going to put your tent. Soo many twigs and rocks on the ground, ain't fun. Also, be sure to bring a canopy with a mosquito screen...tons of flies, yellow jackets, moths, gnats, just all around flying bugs. Remember when I mentioned the breeze coming once in a while...yeah, this is another reason why.

    Thankfully no trash pandas(racoons) were seen the entire trip. But we have seen tons of lizards, crows, and bluejay's. I did see however on our last night at the camp, a California Kingsnake. I was going to the restroom before going to bed and 3 women were by the men's side of the bathrooms. Once I was done, I came out and saw the snake with my headlamp. I stepped aside and told the women to be careful, there is a snake.

    They told me its just lizards...apparently a few ran across their feet. I told them "No, its a snake...look". They looked down where my light was spotted and saw the snake. 2 of the 3 women ran while the 3rd stood by me til it moved away. The 3rd ran once the snake continued to where it was going. I went to my tent and zipped it up tightly and went to bed. While laying down, I can hear the ladies talking to the men at their campsite about the snake and couldn't help but laugh a bit silently.

    The swimming lagoon was not worth even trying to get in. The water level is low, boat launch nearby was closed due to waterline being low. There is soo much algae, the water stinks if you break the surface. Wasn't even worth trying to swim.

    Oh and one last thing, call before you arrive the day you plan on visiting. No Charcoal Grills, No Campfires, Only gas or propane grills. Due to an extreme risk of fire, there has been a ban. I asked the ranger about using the fire pit rings at the campsite, and seeing on the website reservation system that we are allowed to use it. That is not true and whoever is responsible on maintaining the system hasn't updated it to reflect the fire ban according to what the ranger at the station stated.

  • Jan P.
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Lake Solano County Park

    Friendly staff, nice location

    The river is beautiful, though you can hear the road when you are near the river. Great location. T-Mobile only works at certain sites, no Wi-Fi. Peacocks are a fun addition!

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2025

    Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park

    Santa Rosa Fair grounds review

    We love this park, we are full timers with a severely autistic son and this park has plenty of spots so we usually dont have neighbors. They have an amazing Laundry room that gets cleaned practically everyday and a little dog park that is the only dog park my Mufasa can go to. The park itself is like a little slice of heaven and surrounded by the town so nothing is that far away. It is 5 min away from the Planet fitness and it is quiet and has a night security guard too.

  • B
    Oct. 24, 2025

    H. Dana Bower Rest Area Northbound

    Really cool place to camp out.

    DO NOT eat or make food. My partner and I tried eating and got surrounded by a whole bunch of raccoons 😂

    Honestly, it’s so cool that you’re able to stay overnight by the golden gate. It was peaceful at night.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Cowboy Camp

    Served its Purpose

    This site served its purpose; spot to sleep after a long day of driving. The disbursed camping area was down a gravel road to the left next to the day use vault toilet through a cattle gate.

    There were several campers already there but plenty of room for more. There were also several vault toilets on the property as well.

  • Vinny A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 17, 2025

    Doran Regional Park

    Doran Jetty Campground

    Cool spot. We stayed in a site on the Jetty. Only this I wish was a little better were the showers… they were in the bathroom even though they have a separate door and are coin operated

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Cache Creek Regional Park Campground

    Nature solace

    I pulled in here for the night and found I was completely alone. Except I kept hearing splashing in the creek. I wasn't alone - there was a herd of Elk. Super cool. This is a great spot for a short stay. No real 'sites' but a pleasant spot in the middle of the Cache Creek Natural Area.

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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