Highest-rated campgrounds in the Santa Rosa area by visitors

Camping is a favorite leisure activity among Americans of all stripes. According to KOA's 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, the number of camping households in the United States has increased by 67% over the last decade. As of this year, 1 in 4 leisure trips involves camping.

When planning a camping trip, many factors must be considered, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their units.

On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.

The National Park Service manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds, too. According to the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality report, more than half of people tend to camp within 150 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.

People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time—up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in the Santa Rosa area using data from Yelp as of Aug. 19, 2025. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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Thousand Trails Russian River

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#30. Thousand Trails Russian River

- Rating: 2.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 33655 Geysers Road Cloverdale, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Cloverdale / Healdsburg KOA

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#29. Cloverdale / Healdsburg KOA

- Rating: 2.6/5 (210 reviews)
- Address: 1166 Asti Ridge Road Cloverdale, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Tradewinds RV Park of Vallejo

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#28. Tradewinds RV Park of Vallejo

- Rating: 2.9/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 239 Lincoln Road West Vallejo, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Lawson's Landing

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#27. Lawson's Landing

- Rating: 2.9/5 (264 reviews)
- Address: 137 Marine View Drive Dillon Beach, California
- Categories: Boating, Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Calistoga Fairgrounds RV Park

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#26. Calistoga Fairgrounds RV Park

- Rating: 3.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1435 North Oak St. Calistoga, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Olema Campground

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#25. Olema Campground

- Rating: 3.0/5 (197 reviews)
- Address: 10155 Hwy 1 Olema, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Guerneville Lodge

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#24. Guerneville Lodge

- Rating: 3.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15905 River Road Guerneville, California
- Categories: Hotels, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Novato RV Park

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#23. Novato RV Park

- Rating: 3.1/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1530 Armstrong Ave. Novato, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA

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#22. San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA

- Rating: 3.3/5 (416 reviews)
- Address: 20 Rainsville Road Petaluma, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Steele Canyon Campground

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#21. Steele Canyon Campground

- Rating: 3.4/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1605 Steele Canyon Road Napa, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Boating, Hiking
- Read more on Yelp

Liberty Glen

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#20. Liberty Glen

- Rating: 3.4/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 3333 Skaggs Spring Road Geyserville, California
- Categories: Parks, Lakes, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Clear Lake Campground

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#19. Clear Lake Campground

- Rating: 3.6/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 7805 Cache Creek Way Clearlake, California
- Categories: Boating, Fishing, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Burke's Canoe Trips

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#18. Burke's Canoe Trips

- Rating: 3.6/5 (200 reviews)
- Address: 8600 River Road Forestville, California
- Categories: Boating, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Casini Ranch Family Campground

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#17. Casini Ranch Family Campground

- Rating: 3.7/5 (627 reviews)
- Address: 22855 Moscow Road Duncans Mills, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, RV Rental
- Read more on Yelp

Pine Grove Resort

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#16. Pine Grove Resort

- Rating: 3.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 15960 Bottle Rock Road Cobb, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Resorts
- Read more on Yelp

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Bodega Dunes Campgrounds

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#15. Bodega Dunes Campgrounds

- Rating: 3.9/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: Sonoma Coast Sp Bodega Bay, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

River Bend Resort RV Park & Campground

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#14. River Bend Resort RV Park & Campground

- Rating: 4.1/5 (312 reviews)
- Address: 11820 River Road Forestville, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
- Read more on Yelp

Duncans Mills Camping Club

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#13. Duncans Mills Camping Club

- Rating: 4.2/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 25387 Steelhead Blvd. Duncans Mills, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Rafting/Kayaking, Hiking
- Read more on Yelp

Samuel P Taylor State Park

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#12. Samuel P Taylor State Park

- Rating: 4.2/5 (226 reviews)
- Address: 8889 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Lagunitas, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Schoolhouse Canyon Campground

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#11. Schoolhouse Canyon Campground

- Rating: 4.2/5 (240 reviews)
- Address: 12600 River Road Guerneville, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

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#10. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Address: 2605 Adobe Canyon Road Kenwood, California
- Categories: Parks, Campgrounds, Hiking
- Read more on Yelp

AutoCamp Russian River

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#9. AutoCamp Russian River

- Rating: 4.3/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 14120 Old Cazadero Road Guerneville, California
- Categories: Hotels, Campgrounds, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

Wildhaven

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#8. Wildhaven

- Rating: 4.4/5 (206 reviews)
- Address: 2411 Alexander Valley Road Healdsburg, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Resorts
- Read more on Yelp

Coast Camp - Point Reyes National Seashore

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#7. Coast Camp - Point Reyes National Seashore

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1 Bear Valley Road Coast Trail and Firelane Trail Point Reyes Station, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Chanslor Ranch

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#6. Chanslor Ranch

- Rating: 4.4/5 (144 reviews)
- Address: 2660 North Hwy 1 Bodega Bay, California
- Categories: Guest Houses, Horseback Riding, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

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Wildcat Camp

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#5. Wildcat Camp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station, California
- Categories: Campgrounds, Hiking, Beaches
- Read more on Yelp

Wright's Beach Campground

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#4. Wright's Beach Campground

- Rating: 4.5/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 7095 Highway 1 Bodega Bay, California
- Categories: Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

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#3. Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

- Rating: 4.7/5 (393 reviews)
- Address: 17000 Armstrong Woods Road Guerneville, California
- Categories: Parks, Hiking, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

Sonoma Coast State Beach

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#2. Sonoma Coast State Beach

- Rating: 4.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Address: 3799 Westshore Road Bodega Bay, California
- Categories: Parks, Beaches, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma

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#1. The Ranch at Lake Sonoma

- Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 100 Lake Sonoma Overlook Road Geyserville, California
- Categories: Horseback Riding, Venues & Event Spaces, Campgrounds
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Madison Troyer, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 199 metros.

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