Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground

Always tough to get a reservation, but it never disappoints if you can get one

Celebrated our daughter's birthday here. Site #39. Campsite is clean and well maitained. Restrooms are clean. Showers are clean and tidy and warm. Wifi is available at the visitors center if needed. Hiking trails are available nearby. Overall an enjoyable peacful stay.

We camp here as often as we can. It’s a lovely campsite with most sites being under tree canopies, with a large meadow in the center, which is great for frisbee, or other games. The campsite is only a few minutes from Kenwood and many many wineries, but feels more remote than it is.

There’s great hiking, an observatory, and often nature events throughout the summer (docent led hikes for example). The volunteers who run the place do a fantastic job with everything, from keeping the site clean, to providing tons of info for budding naturalists.

The downsides are that it’s often booked in the summer months, and rattlesnakes on trails are not uncommon. There is also no cell coverage for any of the major providers, but free (slow) Wi-Fi covers half the camp, and premium Wi-Fi is available to purchase.

Spacious campground with nice spots but the restrooms and showers are not clean but equipped with soap and towels most of the time.

This is a great getaway spot--quiet, not too crowded, and with the Robert Ferguson Observatory just up the road (time it right and you can get in on some of their events, which are very cool).  The campsites on the spur back up into shade, a welcome relief in the summertime.  "Glamping" sites available with reservations.  No cell service but high-speed internet is available for a fee at the Visitor Center.  A great place to camp if you're looking for a laid-back outdoor experience in the wine country.  (And dogs are allowed, always a plus for those of us with K9s.)

We were on a short trip through California in our new camper van. We had reserved all our stays at Harvest Host, but because the water pump in our van failed and we needed water and a shower we decided a camp ground would fit the bill. I called and was able to make reservation here the same day.

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is at the end of a narrow winding road. The camp sites are arranged around a large meadow for the most part. We stayed in site 50 which had a small brook running through. It was level and separated from the other sites. 

We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The accommodations were adequate with large clean showers. The flush toilets were small and cramped. There is no TV reception, no cell reception. Slow WiFi is available at or near the reception center.

Nice clean plots, rangers were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately for me I timed my visit when the wind was supposed to pick up (so no camp fire). Some of the plots are covered by nice big shady oak trees with Andre the Giant thumb sized acorns. When the wind blew those things turned into projectile hazards. The sound they made hitting the roof of a truck in the middle of the night sounded like a shot gun bang. But I survived. The trails around the area are nice and well marked. I didn't get a chance to view the observatory, but there is also next time. Bathrooms on site flush and were very clean. I enjoyed my stay, and hopefully you will too.

We got a same day reservation, thankfully, because it was impossible to reserve anywhere in the area. We just wanted to car camp overnight to test drive our gear before a longer road trip. We got placed into site 6, which happened to be a handicapped accessible spot. It was level (perfect for our needs) had a fire pit, two picnic tables, and water source, and handicapped accessible (larger) porta-potty right at our site. Very convenient. 

Overall the campground was nice, clean, and well maintained. Lots of portapotties available around the campsite. Plus, the site offers a location with flush toilets, and pay-for-showers if wanted. Most of the campsites were pretty close together, with no trees or shrubs to give privacy. Those who tent camped had more options for more private settings.

Good for families.

This is a nice and quiet campground that is great for kids and families. 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. We stayed on site 29 which is next to the camp host. We got a shaded part throughout the day which happened to be where the table is positioned and the sunny part, where our vehicle was parked. If you plan on hiking in the summer make sure to bring lots of water. It can get really hot. We had fun hiking and biking overall. They have flush toilet and porta potty throughout the campground as well.

Pricy, but on par for Bay Area. Some sites are very small and close together. Others are ample. Sites along the creek get more sun (except for 27 and 28 which are shaded) and are larger.

Great star watching. Small creek is great for kids.

Super close to everyone. Also weird how many Porta-podies right across every site. Lots of people. Kinda expensive.

We stayed in the spur of the campground, the views to the front of us were amazing! Then right behind us there was an incredible never ending hill covered in ferns and tall trees, and grey fox dens because we had a gorgeous one visit our camp! We had a ton of shade and enough sun to warm up, it was cooler this time of year then we expected. Bring layers! You can walk to a trail to check out a waterfall from there (pretty darn steep!) and you can walk to the Robert Ferguson Observatory as well! We went on a night hike for a star gazing tour and had a great time! Every site had their own cleaned porta potty which was very nice. Make a donation to help keep it going! The visitor center has snacks and ice cream bars, firewood, simple essentials, etc. It is an amazing campground with gorgeous sites and hikes. They have everything you need for a great weekend!

In the Sonoma/Napa valley region. My maps app was saying they couldn’t give me a route as a road was closed but we were able to get there with little issue. No one was in the office but they left out our parking permit and campground info at the office. Stayed only one night and between using the site assigned port a potty and water spigot didn’t need to use the restrooms on site. The area was beautiful and I highly recommend site 50.

During COVID, this non profit ecology based campground supplied each campsite its own portopotty (although I believe the camp is closed down today along with the rest of Sonoma County) with volunteer donations. Camp also has wifi, camp store, excellent hikes, and a general good groove. Showers are available. I prefer this one over Bothe Napa park. Very close to all wine country has to offer and a well stocked deli/store and post office just down the road. Despite obvious fire damage in the area, the mostly remaining vineyards were ablaze with red and oranges this Fall! there is an observatory and nice hiking here. Kenwood seems to be a place where gentrification has not taken over attitude. Folks are pretty friendly.

Beautiful oak woodlands, hiking trails, very clean with separate porta pottys to protect against COVID-19. Compost, recycling and garbage available.

This place was wonderful! We stumbled upon this place after wine tasting in Sonoma. This place had many sites and super family friendly. Very easy to find. There was lots of deer/wildlife which was cool to see up close. No phone service, we had a big fire and slept in our hammocks. Clean bathrooms and porta potties at each site. Many sites to choose from.

Sugarloaf is a great campground for families.  It is small but has all you need for a nice weekend.  Many of the campsites offer lots of shade.  Great hiking trails surrounding the campground.  Also, close to many wineries in the Sonoma/Glen Ellen region.

Great for kids. Go on a weekend that the observatory is open. If you like to climb there is a great peak hike or go down to the waterfall. If your tired of camping hit the nearby wineries for an afternoon. The bathrooms and showers were clean. Some sites are close to each other so pick carefully.

$35.00/night

Had a great time. Wish I got more hiking done on our first day since it rained the rest of our trip. Ask about the free quest hike. They send you on an adventure hike and there is treasure at the end of it. The hike I wish I got to do was the Bald Mountain hike and the Waterfall hike.

The campground itself is pretty cool. So many selections to choose from. I recommend 17 (tucked up in the woods), or 27 (next to the river!) . There are fireplaces and picnic tables at each set up. The shop is open and has easy accessible things that you may have forgot to pack (like a super cheap tarp that came in handy during the pouring rain!)

The bathrooms are so clean!!! The showers are cheap. Easy water access for quick cleaning of dishes or putting out the fire. Trash and recycling is clean, organized and I felt comfortable that no animals would get into it.

This place is super cool.

Glad I got to experience my rainy camping nights here!!

Hope to be back soon.

Tent camp here every year. It's small but great for families! Has a creek and many hiking trails!

Close to town. Roomy sites. Nike walking/hiking trails. Lots of yellow jackets.

We’ve camped here a couple of times with our kids it’s perfect for novice campers like us. The staff is awesome, there are bathrooms and showers. You can rent a tent, buy wood and it’s a short drive into town in case you need to stock up. The area is beautiful and there is great hiking trails.

The campground survived the fires of 2017 intact, though quite a bit of the park is burned. Most of the trails are open, and you can access them right from the campground.

Some of the sites are smallish and close together, but the campground itself is pretty spread out so you just have side neighbors, there is no one behind you, and I've always found it pretty quiet. There is a campground host. Also a small visitor center and store just as you enter the campground. There are flush toilets, driving water, showers, picnic tables, fire rings. Stayed here several times in different sites.

Decent campground with clean bathrooms. Easy access to hiking trails and it's dog friendly. Nothing special, but fun. Gets hot in the summer time.

While driving through Sonoma Valley, I found this hidden campground that was one of the most amazing campgrounds that I have stayed at. I was tent camping and easily found the perfect spot. Until this trip, I had never seen a banana slug which was HUGE! I stayed for just one night while continuing on my way up to the Redwoods. The hills were covering in the yellowing grass of the summer and combined with the tranquility of the rolling hills, I experienced one of the most calming sunsets of my life. Not far from this campground is the Jack London Historical State Park, which i highly recommend going to see. Overall, this was a fun little hidden gem in California.