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Best Campgrounds near St. Helena, CA

903 Reviews

Saint Helena in California's wine country has several good camping options nearby. Sonoma Coast State Park gives you coastal views and plenty to do. The campsites come with picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms close by. If you head to Bodega Dunes Campground within the park, you'll find level sites with decent privacy that work well for families. They have showers too, but bring tokens if you want to use them. A short drive from Saint Helena is Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground, set among oak woodlands and hills that make for a quiet camping spot. The sites are roomy enough for tents or RVs. For something more woodsy, check out Ritchey Creek Campground in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. Spring and fall are the best seasons to visit these areas when temperatures are comfortable. Summer gets hot, and winter can be cool and rainy. Make sure to book ahead, especially during busy times, since these campgrounds fill up quickly. A little planning will make your Saint Helena camping trip go smoothly.

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Best Camping Sites Near St. Helena, California (163)

    1. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

    31 Reviews
    Kenwood, CA
    5 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."

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

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

    $43 / night

    "You need reservations but there are a few walk in campsites up at the end that go on first come first serve basis. Great hiking in the redwoods along a nice creek."

    "Great place to stay at when visiting the Napa wine valley that is halfway between St Helena and Calistoga, two nice tourist towns."

    3. San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA

    31 Reviews
    Penngrove, CA
    20 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!"

    4. Skyline Wilderness Park

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

    "A ton of great hiking and horseback riding trails. Literally 5 mins outside of the town of Napa. Ate at an amazing Brazilian Steakhouse and came to camp in just a short drive."

    "Nice, clean place with beautiful hiking trails. The garden is very cute, perfect for a quiet walk or meditation. Sites are close to each other. This place is a good getaway into nature."

    5. Spring Lake Regional Park

    8 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, CA
    11 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."

    6. Napa County Fairgrounds

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

    "Close to Oxbow public market, great spot for lunch or dinner."

    7. Steele Canyon (formerly Lupine Shores)

    6 Reviews
    Yountville, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 966-9192

    $5 - $55 / night

    "Our favorite spot to take the kids to the lake. If your looking for something calm this is the spot at Lake Berryessa."

    "Lake water level is pretty low. Overall nice experience."

    8. Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Santa Rosa, CA
    14 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."

    9. Putah Canyon - Lake Berryessa USBR

    2 Reviews
    Witter Springs, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 966-9051

    "Loads of space, security driving around, noise limit is 10pm. Toilets are clean and trash cans are provided. They sell ice and propane on-site ."

    "Lake Berryessa is a large lake that has many turnouts to fish or even stop for a quick stretching of the legs , even saw a few turnouts with picnic tables and clean bathrooms."

    10. Napa Valley Expo RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Napa, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (707) 333-6014

    $60 - $80 / night

    "Rv park at the fairgrounds, walk to downtown Napa. Concrete pads, full hook ups. Basic but great!"

    "The site is very clean but noise from the traffic outside of it. It’s difficult to sleep."

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  • Leafe Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • g
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Olema Campground

    Nice spot, little privacy

    Lovely large meadow with scattered trees. RC/van spots are arranged in cul de sacs, tent spots on the edges of fields.

    Somewhat noisy - kids, dogs, radios - but settled down by 9. Friendly vibe. Expensive at $83/nt but good showers. Wifi was slow when I stayed.

    Decent backup option for the area if Samuel Taylor is booked.

  • Karmen V.
    Aug. 15, 2025

    High Valley Rd Dispersed

    Absolutely not

    The road to this pin is completely impassable in any regular vehicle, this would require an ATV. We took a regular AWD midsize SUV, after seeing the review with photos of a regular car. The road is EXTREMELY narrow and windy on the edge of a cliff. There is no way to turn around once you start up it. It has deep ruts in the road. We got to a large trench in the road that we couldn't go around because we would fall off the cliff. We tried to put the trench between the wheels, but our tire went in it and we bottomed out very badly and almost got stuck. We ended up having to spend 30 minutes backing slowly down the road. Long story short, just don't even try.

Guide to St. Helena

Camping near St. Helena, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and family-friendly spots. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails around the area. Many campers rave about the local hikes, with one reviewer from Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground saying, "The local trails and creeks were breathtaking. Hiking through the forest felt like you were walking through a scene from Fern Gully."
  • Wine Tasting: Being in Napa Valley, you can easily visit nearby wineries. A camper at Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park mentioned, "Great spot for cheap and restful accommodation while visiting wine country."
  • Beach Access: If you want some beach time, head to Bodega Dunes Campground — Sonoma Coast State Park. One visitor noted, "The beach itself was quiet and only a few folks were out there after the storm."

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A review from Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground highlights, "It’s a lovely campsite with most sites being under tree canopies."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA said, "The bathrooms were really clean compared to other places."
  • Wildlife: Campers enjoy spotting local wildlife. One reviewer at Anthony Chabot Regional Park shared, "We were able to take a closeup look at the wild turkeys."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups. A camper at Lawson's Landing mentioned, "Porta pottys were very dirty and TP less."
  • Crowded During Holidays: Expect busier campgrounds on holiday weekends. A visitor at Bodega Dunes Campground noted, "Went on Veterans Day weekend so it was pretty busy."
  • Poison Oak: Be cautious of poison oak in some areas. A camper at Ritchey Creek Campground warned, "It's full of poison oak!!!! But you can get around it."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A reviewer at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA said, "This KOA offers a variety of activities that cater to children, such as petting zoos, jumping pillows, and climbing walls."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites. A camper at Gualala Point Regional Park mentioned, "The campsite we got was pretty big as well."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring your own food and snacks, as some campgrounds may not have markets nearby. A visitor at Woodside Campground — Salt Point State Park noted, "Bring firewood; there’s none available on site."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground said, "Most sites being under tree canopies... but some sites are smaller."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Services: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups. A reviewer at Anthony Chabot Regional Park mentioned, "No full hookup at stations."
  • Enjoy the Views: Many campgrounds offer stunning views. A visitor at Skyline Wilderness Park shared, "Fantastic views and good facilities."

Camping near St. Helena, California, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, explore local attractions, and create lasting memories with family and friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best campgrounds near St. Helena, California?

Ritchey Creek Campground — Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is ideally located between St. Helena and Calistoga in the heart of wine country. This campground offers clean sites nestled among redwoods, oaks, and madrones with hiking trails throughout the park. For those wanting to explore beyond Napa Valley, Skyline Wilderness Park provides another excellent option near St. Helena with varied terrain and recreational opportunities. RV travelers may appreciate Napa Valley Expo RV Park for its proximity to wineries, while those seeking a more rustic experience can check out the campgrounds at Lake Berryessa, approximately 30 minutes from St. Helena.

How far is Spring Lake Regional Park from St. Helena?

Spring Lake Regional Park is approximately 25 miles west of St. Helena, about a 45-minute drive via Highway 12. This Santa Rosa park offers camping with newer bathrooms and shower facilities, though sites are relatively open and exposed. The campground provides excellent access to water activities on Spring Lake, hiking trails, and connects to both Trione-Annadel State Park and Howarth Park. For a coastal alternative at a similar distance, Bodega Dunes Campground is about 50 miles from St. Helena, offering access to several dog-friendly beaches with clean facilities and semi-private sites.

Where can I find a map of St. Helena, CA camping areas?

The most reliable maps of camping areas around St. Helena can be found on The Dyrt app or website, which offers interactive maps showing campground locations with reviews and amenities. Official maps are also available at visitor centers in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and the St. Helena Chamber of Commerce. For specific campground layouts, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and Napa County Fairgrounds provide downloadable site maps on their websites. California State Parks' official website features detailed PDF maps of state park campgrounds in the region. Most visitor centers in Napa Valley also distribute free printed maps showing local camping options.

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