Active and former military personnel can access this campground located on a Coast Guard training facility in Petaluma. The facility sits at the back of the complex adjacent to a playground, volleyball court, cookout shelter, and stocked fishing lake. Large pull-through sites accommodate RVs with full hookups including electric service. Afternoon winds can pick up, requiring attention to awnings and lightweight camp furniture. The campground provides drinking water, restrooms, showers, and allows pets and campfires. Petaluma lies 15 minutes away by car, while San Francisco sits about 50 minutes south in good traffic. For additional camping options in the region, see places to camp around Tomales. Reservations are available for this year-round facility.
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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
