Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma houses this military campground, restricted to active duty and former military personnel. The facility sits at the back of the training complex next to a playground, volleyball court, and stocked fishing lake. Full hookups accommodate large RVs with spacious pull-through sites that simplify setup. Afternoon winds can pick up across the open area, requiring attention to awnings and lightweight camp furniture. The campground provides a base for exploring the North Bay, with Petaluma 15 minutes away and San Francisco accessible within an hour during favorable traffic conditions. Campers seeking civilian alternatives can explore places to camp around Tomales or stay at San Francisco North-Petaluma KOA.
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Location
Public CampgroundPetaluma Lake Area Camps is located in California
Directions
Take Washington Street exit off US 101, proceed west through the City of Petaluma. After passing the Chamber of Commerce building on the right, continue 8 miles (Washington Street will become Bodega Avenue). Follow the Coast Guard signs and turn left onto Tomales Road. A flashing amber light marks the main gate. Turn left through the main gate and immediately turn right and go around the building. Stop at the gate. When directed to leave the gate area, turn right and go straight on Pennsylvania Avenue. Park at the helo pad on the left past the gym since there is no big rig parking permitted in the gym area. Campground check-in is at Building No. 250, called "The Hub". You can go to the campground and get a site, then return for check-in. Pr
Coordinates
38.26223048 N
122.78397097 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 users- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 users
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 17 min from Santa Rosa, CA
- 40 min from Vallejo, CA
- 43 min from Napa, CA
- 54 min from San Francisco, CA
