Quick Guide to RV Travel and Campgrounds in Sonoma County

Sonoma County, California, is a paradise for RV travelers – and with good reason. In this part of the world, RV camping offers the same diverse beauty as the landscape itself.

“We love traveling around Sonoma County in our RV,” said Sacramento-based RV travel journalist Janet Wilson, who writes and photographs as a team with her husband, Stu. “There are so many beautiful spots along the coast and just about everywhere else where you can pull over for lunch, take a hike, or just enjoy the beautiful scenery. We love the fact that there are so many well-run campgrounds and parks.”

Since RVing allows travelers to take their lodging with them, visitors can chart their own course through the county’s myriad wonders. Want to explore Russian River wineries and get lost in a redwood forest? You’ll find RV parks nearby. Interested in meandering up the county’s gorgeous 55-mile coastline? You’ll find plenty of spots to hook up your lodging for a night or two – or longer.

Bringing your accommodations with you, rather than nailing down reservations in advance, allows you to be spontaneous and fancy-free.

You’ll be able to concoct the perfect lifestyle blend to match your vacation’s mood. Imagine one-quarter winery visit, one-half outdoor adventure, one-eighth history museums and sites, a hot-air balloon ride, some shopping, and even a spa treatment, all in one trip.  

You’ll always spend the night in style – your style. You won’t have to eat every single meal in a restaurant. And you’ll travel with all the comforts of home.

And if you’re not towing a smaller runabout, you can transport yourself by RV to the scene of many activities. The parking lots of many wineries can accommodate RVs, and most state and regional park lots can accommodate your RV while you’re off beachcombing, hiking, or gazing from a mountaintop.

If you don’t have an RV, find rentals and glamping options from Airstreams to cabins in Sonoma Wine Country.

So what are you waiting for? Start planning your RV getaway. To assist in your planning, here are a few popular RV parks and campgrounds in Sonoma County, arranged in alphabetical order.

Bodega Bay RV Park, Bodega Bay

On the Pacific Ocean in Bodega Bay, this RV-only campground offers on-site facilities, including a restaurant, restrooms and showers, coin laundry, game arcade, and dump station.

Casini Ranch Family Campground, Duncans Mills

This nicely laid out campground is situated on the Russian River, near the Pacific Ocean. Campground activities include outdoor movies, beach bonfires, and hayrides. RVs and tents are welcome. Convenience store on-site. Pet-friendly.

Cloverdale Healdsburg Campground, Cloverdale

Nestled in the hills above Alexander Valley, this 60-acre resort offers wooded tent and RV sites. Nearby are wineries, canoeing, fishing, towering redwoods, and the gorgeous Pacific coast. The Golden Gate Bridge is only 80 miles away.

Doran Regional Park, Bodega Bay

Doran is situated on a stunning two-mile stretch of beach (family- and pet-friendly). It’s open year-round for camping, by reservation only. Access for fishing and crabbing. Boat launch. Dump station, but no RV hookups.

Duncans Mills Camping Club, Duncans Mills

This stunning campground rests along a one-quarter-mile stretch of the Russian River just before it empties into the Pacific Ocean. It’s surrounded by towering redwoods and sheltered from the sea, with mild coastal breezes and cool nights. Find first-class amenities and activities for families and people of all ages. Enjoy private campsites along the river.

Gualala Point Regional Park, Gualala

On the coast, near the town of Gualala, on the scenic banks of the Gualala River, this campground offers 18 reserved campsites. Dump station, but no RV hookups.

Johnson’s Beach, Guerneville

Johnson’s Beach Campground is situated on the Russian River. The fun beach here has a snack bar and seasonal canoe and kayak rentals. The 3.5-acre resort has a game room, laundry, and barbecue area. Only tent campsites (with a two-night minimum) are available;  RVs or trailers cannot be accommodated. 

Ocean Cove Campground, Jenner

A scenic 20 acres situated on a sheltered cove near Stillwater Cove Regional Park and Salt Point State Park, this campground offers oceanfront sites on the bluff or secluded camps tucked in the trees. There is a boat ramp at Ocean Cove and a store nearby. RVs and tent sites available. Great place to watch a sunset. Pet-friendly.

Porto Bodega RV Park, Bodega Bay

Offers 58 RV sites on 16 acres along Bodega Bay. This park is near a marina with numerous hiking and other outdoor opportunities. Well-behaved dogs allowed at no additional fee (must be under owner’s control).

Together, we can protect and preserve the beauty and natural resources of Sonoma County for generations to come. Check out our page on Sustainable Travel, and look over the Leave No Trace Seven Principles.