It's important to have the right expectation when staying here. This place is more of a small rv…read morepark than a campground to go hiking or exploring at. Friendly staff in the office. Clean bathrooms and showers. Clean sites. There's a pool. Shore power hookups. Water hookups. Nice shades at some sites (site 20 and higher are the better sites.) There are a couple sites that don't have much shade. Our weekend here was quiet and relaxing. The other guests mostly stayed in their campers/rvs. The 100 degrees temperatures probably had something to do with it. The campground met all our needs. We setup camp here and then explore the surrounding Clearlake community outside the grounds. We went to lake, the local community park where there was a Shakespeare play happening. We enjoyed a farmers market about 20 mins away.

I am extremely frustrated and disappointed with this campground. The campers placed directly next…read moreto us were loud, disruptive, and inconsiderate well into the night, making noise until around 3:30 a.m. I was told quiet hours were enforced. We paid for a campsite expecting a reasonable night's sleep and instead spent most of the night awake listening to our neighbors. Because we got virtually no sleep, we made the decision to leave a day early. When I texted the host, I wasn't even asking for a refund--I simply requested a complimentary night for a future stay as a goodwill gesture. The request was immediately denied because of their "no refunds for early departure" policy. The issue isn't that we left early. The issue is that the campground did not provide the quiet, enjoyable experience that guests are paying for. Hiding behind a policy while ignoring the reason a guest is leaving is poor customer service and shows a complete lack of concern for the guest experience. If you're looking for a peaceful campground, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

I spent my childhood at Pine Grove when Roberta and Bob ("Bingo Bob") owned the place and loved…read moreevery minute of it. I was a local kid who worked my summer jobs cleaning cabins, then at the pool snack bar and then, finally, at the coveted lifeguard position at the two pools. All the "city kids" would come every summer and I had my "summer friends" when I wasn't in school. It was magical. I now live in San Diego and my children can't understand that magic so I try to compare it to movie, "Dirty Dancing." They are jealous. I don't blame them; Pine Grove in the 1980s was something out of a movie. Anyone who was there has endless stories about the place. I read someone on here say the new owners keep the local "riff raff" out... I don't know what that means but back when I was a local kid working there, the city kids and local kids loved meeting every summer. I hope that kind of kindness isn't lost on this generation.

I really didn't know what to make of Pine Grove Resort when I first encountered it, looking for…read morevenues to host a summer-camp-themed camping trip for my fiancee and a couple dozen of our friends. The reviews were sparse and mixed but the space looked beautiful online. I reached out directly by email to Joe, describing the type of event I wanted, and he was very responsive and helpful and generous. First of all, if you read nothing else, I have to rave about the infrastructure. Joe and the folks over there are really bright, mindful, and hardworking - and you can see from what they're building. The bathroom/shower complex near the campground is new and well built. A stone's throw away, the pool area is beautiful and clean, with a majestic lawn to run around on and great facilities. We rented the Mooncat Tiny House and the Glamping Tent and they are both cute, well proportioned, and well designed. The owners have beautiful things and great taste - we found the kitchen stocked with Japanese knives and Staub & Le Creuset cookware. They've cleverly set up mesh WiFi around the whole area that, while not reliable enough for Zoom calls, is impressive. I got a chuckle when a friend, sitting on a stump, asked me for the WiFi password. Even the structures that aren't new are taken care of; things are lived in and not luxury, but nothing is dilapidated. When I first got there, it took some time to get my bearings. The property is rather large (we never really did explore the east half of it) and there are a lot of structures, some inhabited and some available to rent. Folks of all stripes seem to live there at all times of year. I think the thing that first threw me off is you're never TRULY out of eyesight or earshot from someone, despite the woodsy environ. There's often the odd person or small group sitting on a porch, working on a project, hanging by the pool, or walking a dog - it's more like an unstructured neighborhood in the woods than a secluded campground. I soon met Joe and found him to be a helpful and well-meaning fellow. In time, folks in my group struck up conversations with the other folks around. Noah and one of the kids came to clean out the glamping tent for us and were very welcoming as well. Everyone was friendly and I came to realize this was a community of folks who had come here - perhaps some temporarily - to get away from the outside world and find some time and space for themselves. The attitude as I see it was rather healthy and positive. People there seem to be generous of mind and spirit. I was nervous that our group - 30-somethings drinking and floating in the pool, yelling and cursing at one another as we played games like spikeball and cornhole - would be an unwelcome nuisance, but the residents were really kind, accepting, and even fascinated by our antics. I would recommend Pine Grove highly to anyone, but mostly I think I've found a gem that I hope is around for years to come. I think when we all have young kids and want a place to spend a quiet weekend where they can explore, this will be our oasis. If you're reading this, thanks for being such great hosts, Joe, Noah, & everyone!

We spent two nights at Wildhaven Sonoma with two families. After the trip, I wanted to share some…read morepractical things that would have been helpful for us to know before booking, especially around when to go, the tents, kids, the Russian River, cooking, restrooms, showers, and what to bring. A special thank you to Fred, our onsite host, who was warm, welcoming, and quick to help whenever we needed anything. **When to go** If you have flexibility, I definitely recommend going on weekdays, especially Thursday and Friday nights. It was much less crowded and more relaxing for us than a weekend would be. Weekend pricing is also on the expensive side, while weekday pricing felt more reasonable. Two nights was a good amount of time for our family. **Check-in** If this is your first visit, try to arrive during the check-in window (they do have late check-in instructions post 6pm) so you have time to ask questions and get familiar with the property. The onsite team is also responsive by text or phone if you need something after hours. **The tents** The tents are cozy and comfortable, and the heated mattress is great for colder nights. The Standard 1-Queen tent worked well for one family, and there is also a heater/fan and charging ports inside. The tents are fairly close together, so you can hear the neighboring family talking, but we never found it uncomfortably loud. **Kids** Kids will have a blast here. If you are traveling with children, check the cot, linens and pillow when you arrive. Our cot setup was initially missing, but onsite host Fred responded within about an hour and got everything we needed very quickly. **Russian River** There are multiple river access points, and we used the farther one because it was shallow and more kid-friendly. We brought both adult and kids' tubes, but decided not to tube because the current was fairly swift and we did not want to take the risk with the kids. We also noticed quite a few flies around the river in the morning and evening, so around 10 AM to 11 AM worked best for us. **River-facing tents** Personally, I would not pay extra for a river-facing tent. The river is easily accessible from the property, and we spent plenty of time there without needing a river-facing tent. In fact, if possible, get tents closer to the rest room by asking the property or host which is much more useful, especially when kids or adults want to use restroom in the middle of the night. **Grilling** Having a firepit grill right in front of the tent was one of our favorite features. We could also park fairly close to or behind the tent, which made bringing food and supplies much easier. We brought our own campfire cooking grill and preferred using it because it gave us a clean cooking surface. **Healdsburg** Safeway in Healdsburg is very convenient for food and supplies, and you can get pretty much everything you need for the stay there. They even have paneer if you want to grill something vegetarian, although it is a little pricey. There is also a Starbucks in the same shopping complex, which was convenient for getting coffee. Healdsburg does have Thai, Indian and Mediterranean options for lunch/dinner. **Restrooms** The restrooms were clean, but they could get crowded during busier periods. This is one area where I think upgrading the existing restrooms would be a worthwhile improvement for the property. The additional outdoor restrooms were a lifesaver for us on multiple occasions. **Showers** The showers were clean and comfortable, and they provide shampoo and body wash. This was better than what I expected from a glamping property and made the stay much easier with kids. **Dish washing** There is a communal BBQ and dishwashing area where you can clean your vessels and cutlery. They provide dishwashing liquid and scrubbers, which was a nice touch and made cooking for the family much easier. **Nights** The property gets quite dark at night, which is part of the charm but something to be prepared for. Headlamps are a must, and I would recommend bringing one for every person, especially when walking to the restrooms with kids. **What to bring** Our most useful items were a campfire cooking grill, grill tools, skewers, fire starter, lighter, firewood, headlamps, water shoes for both kids and adults, trash bags and cups for tea or coffee. They have hot water available, so having your own cups is convenient. **Overall** We stayed for two nights with another family, with two adults and one young child in each family. It was a very relaxing family getaway, and the combination of comfortable tents, river access, campfire cooking and being close to Healdsburg made it easy to enjoy without doing traditional camping.

This was our second stay at Wildhaven. If you had asked me after our first visit last fall whether…read moreI'd recommend this place, my answer would have been an emphatic yes. We loved it so much that we planned to make it an annual family tradition. Unfortunately, this trip completely changed my opinion. This time we booked one of the cabins instead of a tent. My reservation clearly stated there would be four guests, yet the cabin only had three pillows. My kids slept on the futon, and the blanket provided for them had obviously not been washed--it was covered in dog hair and goathead stickers. When I asked for extra pillows and blankets, I was told they didn't have any available. I ended up having to Instacart pillows and blankets on the second day because it was too late to get them the first night. My kids used my blanket that first night. I understand and appreciate that Wildhaven is dog-friendly, but I think there should either be designated pet-friendly cabins or a much more thorough cleaning process between guests. What if my children had severe dog allergies? That simply isn't acceptable. The campground was also completely booked, so I expected the shared facilities to be cleaned more frequently. Instead, the men's restroom was filthy by 7:00 p.m., and the cleaning log showed it hadn't been serviced since 4:19 p.m. The handwashing and dishwashing stations were also out of paper towels. The final disappointment was the wagon policy. Campers are encouraged to buy firewood on-site to help prevent the spread of invasive insects, which we happily did. However, we were told we had to pay to rent a wagon just to transport the firewood and ice to our cabin. Last fall, guests were allowed to use the wagons at no charge for this purpose. Charging extra for something that supports campground rules and conservation efforts felt frustrating and unnecessary. Wildhaven is still a beautiful property, and that's what makes this experience so disappointing. We truly wanted this to become a yearly family tradition, but after this visit, I don't think we'll be returning. I hope management addresses these issues because this place has so much potential, and our first experience showed just how great it can be.

We were looking for a place to camp this year and since we no longer want to camp in a tent, I was…read morelooking for a cabin. There are very few within a 3-4 hour distance from where I live and most go quickly. I was fortunate to find a cabin at Clear Lake and we booked for two nights in the middle of the week. That is easier to find than the weekends. We went in early July and the weather was perfect, traffic getting there was clear as well since it was midweek, the last 10 miles winding into the mountains was a bit scary and tiresome but well worth the drive. Someone from the park called that day to check when we would be arriving so they could arrange check in. We got there around 3:30 and check in, which was easy. Note that if you are going to a cabin, make that clear, the attendant assumed that it was a tent site and told us that the particular site was reserved for employees. As I was getting to the point that I was getting upset, he realized that I was talking about a cabin. I didn't realize that I had to clarify that. They gave me a map to the park, which is quite large and very beautiful. Lots of tent camping sites but only one area for the cabins. The only downside was that the cabins, about 10 of them, are very close to each other. Each cabin has 2 bunk beds, a picnic table, a counter top and open closet. They also have electricity and A/C, all on timers. I love that the cabins have Dutch doors! Bathrooms are very close to the cabins and the parking. You have to pay for the showers and buy the tokens from the camp host who lives right by the cabins. You are not allowed to put up a tent in the cabin area. All the cabins have picnic tables and fire pits and they all face a beautiful meadow that is private to the cabins. The park has lots of hiking trails, dogs are welcome, an area for swimming and for fishing. I believe you can rent boats but since we did not do that, I am not 100% positive. The water was not clear but we had a great time swimming and trying to catch fish, we did not succeed but it was one of the best camping trips in memory. I can write pages but in summary, it was a fantastic experience with many wineries within 15-30 minutes from the entrance of the park. I would highly recommend.

Not sure why this place has only 3.2 stars on average. We spent one night at one of the cabins to…read moreget away from city lights to see the Perseid meteor shower. The cabin was clean and roomy. It even had AC, which we didn't need to use. But what surprised me the most was the amount of wildlife we saw in less than 24 hours. We saw deer families on two occasions, a gray fox, osprey, great blue herons, black crowned herons, Asian bullfrogs (invasive) and their tadpoles, grebes, quail, scrub jays, ducks, squirrels (of course), etc. (We did not see any otters of beavers- maybe next time.) The campsites looked clean and serene. The beach area likewise. And all the people who worked there were friendly (entrance booth, site host, rangers). Overall, one of the best "camping" experiences ever in my 65 years.

Had a lakefront spot for a 2-day weekend stay. The space was very tight. Took us a while to get our…read moretrailer in since we got the middle spot and all the other guests on the sides were already settled in and the ones in front was already settled too. Very tight space to get a 34ft trailer and a long bed truck to park thru. There were canoes on the side free to use for guests. Also life jackets for adult and kids. Kids spent the morning fishing behind our trailer by the fire pits. Picnic tables also for every spot. A cute little hang out area near the canoe. Games in the room by the office and also bathroom/showers available. There wasn't much space for kids to ride there bikes. Was a great stay still.

They describe this as an "elevated" camping experience?! Hardly! Cobweb covered run down rv's…read morethat have obviously been sitting there a while, and not a single picnic table to even sit at. We left as soon as work could. Wasted $60! Would not recommend.

Foghorn blares all night. Bring really good earplugs…read more Dying trees create real risk of branches falling on tents and campers, at some sites. A bit worrisome. Easy to get into town for stores. About 1 mile to beach, can walk or drive.

Love camping here and the day use beach here. Decent waves, smooth sand beaches, and not at all…read morecrowded. Make sure to make reservations for camping well in advance. Also note, no dogs on the beach. Will definitely be back!

I always loved this spot on the lake! Great news is Pine Dell Resort is open!!! This great…read moreLakefront joint offers great sandwiches, pizza, salads, beer, drinks and grocery items available right on Clearlake. Arrive via boat or car! The welcoming, amazing new dock systems make waterfront access to get gas or food with ease, not to mention they have the best gas prices on the lake too!

Great place to stop for the best foot long subs! The chicken bacon ranch with avocado is amazing!…read moreTaniessa makes the best sandwiches and pizza, and Rhonda makes the best brownies. Anyone looking for a new place to eat needs to try Pine Dell. They have a boat launch, a pier great for fishing, and the view is mesmerizing. They will even serve you your food while you sit outside to dine in front of a lake view. So glad it's under new management, Elizabeth has done a wonderful job stocking the store and cleaning the place up. All of the new employees are so nice!

Stayed here yeaars ago and it was great,,,, then it wasnt.... But its back to being great. !…read more Im hoping that it will succeed! The bathrooms were clean, April, the camp host is friendly and welcoming! We'll be back!

Had the best 4th of July weekend here. It was like a big community everyone having fun and getting…read morealong. I will definitely be back.

Good reliable information Would come here again. I highly…read morerecommend this website. It's reliable and factual

Spectacular views! My favorite spot in Bodega Bay is Bodega Head to see majestic ocean views and…read morehike along the bluffs. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of migrating whales! We enjoy getting chowder and sipping it while watching the waves. It is such a tranquil sight away from the hustle and bustle of life. Today was a beautiful sunny day at Bodega Head but even if it's raining, I love coming here to enjoy the views. Come prepared for some windy conditions just in case. The parking lot will get full on the weekends, especially during spring when you have a better chance of seeing whales. Several picnic tables available with friendly seabirds checking out what you're eating. Restrooms are next to the parking lot.