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Ducks

We spend Easter weekend here. A lot quieter than we expected but we have had a lot of fun. My son had so much fun at the fish pound. We bought him a kids fishing rod a few years back and he never really got to use it much. We are not expert fishers so learners and he managed to catch a fish oh the excitement lol he also caught a big one but his rod was not strong enough. The area is beautiful two of the most beautiful ducks paid us a daily visit on our campsite and we had our coffee right next to the deer in the morning. The pool was cool but it did not bother my kids they got to warm up in the hot tub. I can't believe the negative reviews for this place it actually put me off coming a few times. We had a lovely time and we will come back. They have rail bikes close by too we have to come back just to give those a go.

Cloverdale/Healdsberg KOA, Cloverdale, CA - September 2, 2023 - Game Room
Bruce O.

Cloverdale/Healdsberg KOA, Cloverdale, CA - August 31 - Sept. 4, 2023 This is probably the most interesting KOA we've ever been to. Closer to Cloverdale than it is to Healdsberg, the park is several miles back from the 101 freeway, perched about halfway up the mountainside, with vineyards and multimillion dollar estates surrounding the property. In the summer, summer bridge across the Russian River will shave off a few miles of your way into the park; otherwise, you'll need to go to Cloverdale and then drive about 7 miles on a two-lane road east of the Russian River to reach the park, the last mile and a half of which is a climb up to the final destination. The park is quite large, comprising at least 15 acres. There is a main office, as you enter, with a pretty well stocked store. Supposedly, there is a cafe there, but we didn't see that. They have a propane refill station. They have a catch and release pond on the property that is very nice with a couple of docks and some adirondack chairs spread around the shore. There are about 175 sites spread throughout the park, including: - about 100 full rv hookups (both 30 and 50 amp) - 15 rustic cabins - 10 deluxe cabins, and, - 50 tent sites They have a: Pool and spa Game room with pool table, air hockey, and coin operated video games Outdoor ping pong table Gathering hall Laundry mat There are lots of beautiful mature oak trees and some pines throughout the park. The main roadways in the park are paved, with partially paved and gravel roads leading to many campsites. There are a few areas along the roadways in the park where the trees are quite low hanging and impacted the top and sides of our motor home much more than we would have liked. Wish we'd have mentioned that to the park manager at the front office. They need to do a better job of keeping those trimmed. There were also lots of thorny burs on the ground and it was impossible to walk our dog along the main roads without him picking up at least 15 -30 burs every time. Not sure how to fix that. The park staff we met were very helpful and accommodating. Nick in particular was very nice and gave us some pointers about the park and surrounding area. In addition to the amenities the park has to offer, there is plenty to do in Cloverdale, Healdsberg, and the surrounding areas. This is the Alexander Valley, one of the most renowned grape growing and wine making regions in the world. The KOA park makes for a great base camp to go out and enjoy all the area has to offer. A few of the great places we visited when we were here: - La Tequila Mexican Restaurant, Cloverdale - Wolf House Brewing, Cloverdale - J. Rickard Winery, Cloverdale ($20/person tasting fee waived with two bottle purchase) - Icaria Winery, Cloverdale ($20/person tasting fee) - Dot Winery tasting room, Healdsberg (check your KOA map/brochure for 2 for 1 tasting coupon - 2 can taste for $25, which is waived with a 3 bottle purchase) - Quail and Covenant Bakery, Healdsberg - Willi's Seafood and Raw Bar (definitely make a reservation for the patio in advance) We paid about $500 for 4 nights at the KOA over Labor Day weekend. Prices are cheaper on weekdays. Wish I could leave a 5-star review, but low hanging trees along roadways and burs in and around campsites preclude that outcome. Fix those and I'll revise my review.

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What a great family trip the campgrounds were very clean and the service was exceptional Pamala in the office, and Nick were above and beyond... Great fishing in the pond and free snowcones and movie night. We will definitely be back. Thank you for making our trip enjoyable.

Gene B.

Check in was nothing as described in the negative reviews. Not to say their experience isn't valid of course. I was so glad it wasn't the case for me as I was preparing myself for the worse. There was a lack of introduction to the campgrounds, but that's fine by me. Map was provided and I was good to go. Afterall, it's camping. Getting out there to explore was all on me. We were assigned lot 3 where a section is shared with lots 2 and 1. We lucked having the entire section to ourselves during our stay. Given it was rainy season, I wasn't surprised. Great view full of green with a sense of being further away in isolation. Wi-Fi is free for an hour. Anything more are tiered pricing. Some may find this an inconvenience, but an open Wi-Fi is not reliable. If you are one who works remotely without a personal router, this works. No cable TV, but had great cellular reception. I could not catch any local digital channels as well. The lack of cable didn't bother me. Few minutes before 11PM, I heard gun shots. I don't think it's within the campgrounds, but definitely one of the residents close by. 30 minutes later, same thing occurred again. It's out of their control, but I would not be surprised this being a huge concern for most.

What a beautiful place with jaw dropping sites, definitely worth the trip. =D

Pond stocked with fish
Christina P.

It's been a rough 2020 with traveling and dining at new spots SO we decided to start up our camping game! We were hesitant to head here due to other reviews in other sources but we decided to give it a go since the area along is gorgeous. The drive is pretty easy, and yes the road leading up to the campsite isn't the easiest but in my opinion it's not an appropriate way to rate a camping location due to that. While it does take a good 15 to get to the site from the main road it's not a deal breaker ;) in fact the deeper you go in you see just how gorgeous the location is. Smack dab in the middle of wine Alexander valley. Grapevines, trees, clear skies, and gorgeousness. You cannot ask for better scenery. Most KOA's offer full hookups and this one is no different. There is no cable and the wifi is spotty, and you have to pay for it if you want it but it was only 10 bucks for the weekend. However, we have AT&T and had signal all weekend. We were able to steam our college football game, no problem. There are showers on site. They aren't the fanciest but they do have heat lamps and do the job just fine. Bring your water flip flops :) there is a pond on-site stocked with fish for fishing. If you have friends who don't have a trainer or don't want to tent-camp there are tons of cute little cabins on the property. We were able to visit a winery while here and all in all it was an amazing time! We will be back :)

Large Campsite #4
Tony B.

I was excited to visit the Cloverdale / Healdsburg KOA despite the negativity on Yelp and TripAdvisor and I was hoping to have a good experience and leave a good review since many people can be unreasonable. But here you go. Pro (singular): nice large campsite #4. Cons: *Pam was rude (check the other reviews, this is a common comment about Pam) on the phone when I verified my reservation. Also rude in person when I was trying to redeem points. Also rude/argumentative after I called and tried to explain her error and then she followed that up with a new error. She also argued that redeeming 25,000 points (for $50) is the same as redeeming 15,000 points ($25). *18 and up hot tub was full of children. (rules not enforced) *tents in RV sites even though the rules were no tents (rules not enforced) *many of the pool chairs and umbrellas were broken. *bathrooms are a far walk from most of the campsites. *no cable tv. First time seeing this at a KOA. *no free wifi. This KOA resort was very un-KOA like and did not seem to meet normal KOA standards. I was planning on leaving a 3 star review but finding the errors today and then talking to rude Pam dropped it down to a 1. Will not be back.

Mini Campsites!
Chantae' H.

Hopefully this is the honest review you are looking for. This place was really a great place to stay. We were hesitant because of the yelp reviews and staying over the holiday weekend. However we were pleasantly surprised. Pamela was an absolute sweetheart. She always said hi to my 1 and 2 year old and made some great recommendations of the site. We check in, the campsite was what we expected, plenty of trees for shade, brush, and large enough space for our tent and our van. For a campsite, it was really clean. The pool was great! The people were super friendly and I saw no cleanliness concerns. Sure, the patio furniture was mix and match, but it's camping, not the Four Seasons. My kiddos are young and the pool starts at 3 ft to 8 ft. So if you have toddlers who can't swim, it may not be the best place to chill. Our toddlers hung out on the steps with two other kids. We didn't try the mini golf. However we did talk to a group of kids who were playing in the area and they were having a great time. They told us the clubs and balls were free from the general store. Super cool. We also didn't make it to the movie night. It doesn't get dark until 8:45pm. My kids are in bed by 8. But I heard it was a big hit. We saw the set up and said, "Next year..." Speaking of quiet, our neighbors were probably about the coolest people. Most of the campsites around us were regulars. It was quiet by 10pm. Which was great again, as parents to 2 under three years of age, sleep is like currency. We would pay more to make sure we get a least 5 hours of sleep. Which we did every night. The game room was a little dated. Some of the machines didn't work but hey, it's camping. Go outside. Bathrooms were maintained several times a day. I can't praise enough for having a clean bathroom when you're tent camping all day. Sanctuary! The pond was gorgeous. We took several walks around the pond and saw a bunch of people catching fish and releasing them back. No lie, I saw a kid catch a fish using some fishing line and a stick with a worm. Granted when he pulled it out, he started yelling "help!", even he was surprised. It was beautiful. Even had a water feature in the middle of the pond. The general store is a really cute place. You can snag missed items. But it's not a big place. About 23 miles away is a Safeway. Pick up big missed items there. The store is great for grabbing ice cream or random small essentials. Oh! And this kind of amazed me. One of the gentleman who works at the campsite, wish we got his name, we saw him ferrying ice on his golf cart. They are so nice they even bring emergency ice over if you need it. I go camping several times a year since I was a kid and I have never seen that. That was so sweet. We also went down the nature walk trail. It was very nice. Just a lot of trees. We got pretty far and had to turn back. At some point it's no longer stroller friendly. Worth checking out. We went tent camping and the cabins were so adorable! I can't say much as I didn't go into one. Overall, this place was a winner! We will be back. See you all next time!

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Kelly R.

It has been awhile since we've been here. I reserved the group site online then heard there were two. So I called to inquire about the sites, no one answered the first time so I tried again. Within 3 weeks I called 10 times and emailed twice with NO response or answering the phone. Our spot ended up being ok due to the heat. The bathrooms were nasty, my friend had to ask to have them cleaned. The pool got pretty dirty but there was a lot of people. No more mini golf as they let that whole area go. So sad!! When I was there last they still could have made it work. This place has so much potential but, it's very dated and needs updates and better communication.

Two room cabin includes ceiling fans, lights, electrical outlets, chairs, tables and beds that are pretty comfortable.
L N.

My family of 4 (4.5yo & 14mo) stayed in a 2-room cabin over the 4th of July weekend with 4 other families despite the terrifying reviews online. We didn't experience any of those horrors, but we also weren't expecting the Ritz. The staff were friendly and helpful and doing their best despite some of the campers. Upon checkin, Pamela saw that we had a baby so made sure we got an extra shady site close to the bathroom (Red Fox). Some sites are a trek to the bathroom. The bathrooms were cleaned daily and there was always soap and toilet paper. They should probably put up signs reminding people of what's acceptable to flush because toilets would get clogged after the morning rush, but the staff always addressed those issues immediately. I really appreciated the staff who were all doing their best. Someone broke glass by the pool and one staff member stayed up all night cleaning out the pool so that we could use it the next day. The pool was busy but clean and totally usable. We got free snow cones at 2pm every day and the kids really enjoyed running around between our camp sites. Honestly, I was expecting the worst and experienced none of it. It's camping, it's not supposed to be fancy!

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Russian River RV Campground - May 4, 2025 - Camping sign lights up to be seen from Highway 101.

Russian River RV Campground

2.6(85 reviews)
5.9 mi

Great campsite! They were very clean cabins. The staff was very nice. They greater the family with…read moreice cream on a warm day.

May 4 - 7, 2025 - Cloverdale…read more First off, I want to say that the staff is 5-star. Friendly and helpful. Now, about the campground. It is rustic. There are beautiful trees. Deer come to visit. Acorn woodpeckers are everywhere. It is near the river. That being said, the campground itself, particularly the RV sites, are in need of repair and upgrades. Many of the sites are not level. Quite a few had areas where RVs or trailers had bottomed out over and over, so deep ruts had developed into the pavement. Some had high inclines just to get into the site, so access could be a major headache depending on your rig. There are four camping sections. Some of the sections have cabins, along with RV sites. Each section has its own bathroom, except for the "C" loop. (The C loop bathroom has been closed for a long while and is being upgraded.) The sites are varied--a few have lots of room with no close neighbor. Others are packed tight together. So maybe look at the campground map when you book. They have water and 30-amp electrical hookups. No sewer hookups, but they do have a dump station. Some of the campers seem to be long term, and they have those portable RV dump tanks. They would drive back and forth with their portables--we were fairly close to the dump station, so it was a bit noisy and busy. Speaking of noisy, the campground is near Highway 101. You can see and hear the highway from camp. Highway 101 is on a ridge above the campground, and the traffic noise and truck brake noises seem to travel down. The river is nice, but there is not a lot of accessible area near the river. We walked down to the river, and there was a woman who was fishing and had her two dogs off leash. They were not friendly dogs. Also, it is very rocky. Not easy traveling. There are only two areas where you can set chairs down, and they are rather small areas. I didn't use the restroom facilities, but I did peek in, and they seemed clean enough, I guess. There were two showers, and three bathroom stalls (but one of the stalls was out of order.) Also of note: the restrooms require a code to enter, but none of our paperwork had the code written on it. We finally figured out that the gate code on the parking pass for our tow vehicle was also the bathroom code. Seems like they should write the code on the map of campground that they give you when you check in.

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Wildhaven Sonoma - Fresh off the grill

Wildhaven Sonoma

4.3(229 reviews)
10.7 mi

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.

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Cloverdale River Park

Cloverdale River Park

3.7(7 reviews)
4.3 mi

Cloverdale River Park has direct access to the Russian River. There is a medium sized parking lot…read moreand it's $7 a day to park there. You need to leave money in the box, so be sure to bring cash. There are some picnic areas and bathrooms. As well as a small beach to relax on. We specifically discovered this park as a great place to start a Russian River Float. You park one car here and one at the Cloverdale Cemetery (on E. 1st/Crocker Rd.). I believe the float is only about a mile, but this part of the river runs pretty slow so it takes about 2-3 hours. There are some small "rapids" sections. They add for a little more excitement. Nothing that the average adult can't handle, but if you have small children or dogs you may want to rethink this route. However there is a paved trail that parallels the river here so if you need to bail you just have to get though the trees a bit to this trail. Overall, a super relaxing place to float.

"Park features a 1 mile trail" (Simone County Regional Park website). Also some sources say it's a…read moreloop. It is actually around 3 miles from the McCray parking lot to the other end and back. The signage should indicate the accurate mileage since this is a flat, paved trail perfect for visitors in wheelchair, or using walkers/canes. All trails indicates 2.4 miles round trip. Nice to have portapotties, barbecues and benches but they are all pretty close to the entrance. Most of the walk has a lot of noise from Highway 101. No water in the River right now. Don't know if I will return.

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River Bend Resort RV Park & Campground - Movie night

River Bend Resort RV Park & Campground

4.1(331 reviews)
18.7 mi

If you're reading this review, wondering if you should book a trip with your family to stay here,…read morethen the answer should be an absolute yes! My family just got back from the most wonderful stay at River Bend! When we arrived Michelle, one of the owners, immediately greeted us in the parking lot with the biggest smile and took us right in to get us checked in and familiar with the campground. It was such a sweet touch to kick off our fun weekend. She and her husband have owned the resort for 26 years and over that time, they have made it into the gem that it is today! The entire resort was made with families in mind, which includes spaces and areas for all ages! There are tree houses, arcades, playgrounds, bike paths, movies, crafts, treats, games, scavenger hunts, tractor rides and so much more! We talked the whole way home about each of our favorite activities and there were so many wonderful amenities that it's hard to pick just a few. Every staff member we met was friendly and kind. The campgrounds are well-maintained and clean. There are spaces for individual families or large groups. We did tent camping this visit, but are looking forward to doing a canvas tent for our next visit. All of the cabins looked cozy and comfortable. We spent an entire afternoon at the river, which is just a short walk from the campground. The water was calm, shallow enough for most kids to play and swim, large areas for people to spread out and as a bonus River Bend provides lifejackets of all sizes that people are welcome to borrow. The river was perfection! We also loved the camp store! All of their merch was so cute! We picked up a few sweatshirts and they are so comfy. Thank you to all those at River Bend who have created this amazing location which has certainly helped make so wonderful memories that are sure to last forever. This was a 10/10 for our family! We are already talking about our next trip and can't wait!

Traveled all the way from Idaho to have our yearly camp out with friends and family. Overall for…read morethe price we paid and the way we were treated, I would not recommend or come back. I did love the playground for our littles--we got lucky and got camp spots right next to one. River access was easy. Does get packed due to the fact they allow day users to access as well. We checked in on Sunday and stayed until Thursday. Give or take 3 whole days/night of the bathroom not being cleaned. Showers had clumps of hair, razors left on the floor--just gross honestly. I brought it to the attention of the maintenance guy to kindly ask when they would be cleaning next, to be answered with," I'm not sure, you can drive to the other bathrooms." Brought it to the attention to the guy in charge at the front, where I was then rudely spoken over as he answered the phone mid conversation, to then continue with their regular lady has Covid and he's had complaints about this maintenance guy a few times now. He did ask to give us free ice but I declined and said I just wanted clean bathrooms. Then to top it off, as any camp night slows down around a fire, laughs are had and stories are told, a worker comes over to tell us to be quit and accuses us of being on drugs(acid) to be exact. SMH. What a completely ignorant moron. Yes we were laughing and being a little loud, but no excuse for a worker to speak to any guest this way. Owners apologized but like I said for what we paid, the cleanliness, the distance some of us drove and how we were treated--would not waste my money again.

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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve - Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

4.7(413 reviews)
16.6 mi

This is the best place to visit the redwoods in my opinion. Less packed compared to redwood…read morenational park and a lot closer to San Francisco and Santa Rosa if you happen to be staying in that area. About 40 mins from Santa Rosa. We enjoyed this park. We got there early and it was like having a private tour. I suggest getting there early to avoid the crowds. It was so peaceful on our private tour. We enjoyed it. It was very nice. The waterfall was magnificent! We spent a solid two hours there and enjoyed every minute. Get there early and enjoy! Easy five star review. Also parking is free just outside the park.

SCW and I visited Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Park one day while staying nearby. I'd use…read morecaution when using a driving app to get here as we were led along a very narrow road through a local residential area with no room and switchbacks galore. Suffice it to say we saw a few locals along the way that seemed perplexed why we were driving very slowly through their neighborhood. I think that had to do with a bridge closure. Anyways... The return was not the same route thankfully. The park has for pay parking areas and what seemed to be free parking along the road to the park at your own risk. We found a spot in the paid lot ($10). Get a receipt, put it on your car's dashboard and off you go. There's a small welcome center and info at the entrance as well. The Redwoods are incredible here, some alive for 1400 plus years. You simply can't see the tops of the Redwoods from the ground. Truly incredible. The trails are well marked and it's highly discouraged to get off the trails as the environment is very ecologically sensitive. Unfortunately we saw some disregard for that. Stay on the trails people! You'll find placards noting interesting names and places along the way in addition to information about the flora and fauna. The history of the park and previous residents from indigenous peoples to the parks name sake are along the trail. It's an incredible park to visit and appreciate nature. The redwoods are incredible and certainly worth a visit.

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Schoolhouse Canyon Campground - Dogs by the van.

Schoolhouse Canyon Campground

4.2(243 reviews)
18.6 mi

For our special occasion, ,...the best place to camp in California, some of our group of friends…read morearrived on Thursday and set-up the campsite #9. Enjoyed again the return to this friendly place and management. Also, enjoyed the Hot Dog and and beer. Will see you again next year. Lev 5/15/2026 @ site #9

Really enjoyed our two night stay at Schoolhouse Canyon! The campground was beautiful with lush and…read moreclean sites, clean facilities, and easy access to the river and the shops in Guerneville. Each site had a fire pit and picnic table, both of which were very clean and well maintained. Sites ranged in size, some good for 1 tent with 2 people and others with room for 3 or so tents. Our site was a little smaller, but had a nice privacy divide and lots of trees. Just across the road and down a dirt path is the campground's private river access. It's about a 3-5 minute walk depending on how much you're carrying. The beach is super rocky so it's a good idea to have water shoes and a chair. We enjoyed going for a swim here and sitting out watching the water and wildlife. We stayed in a site closer to the front of the campground and River Road, so it was a bit noisy with the cars going by, but we were prepared for this and brought earplugs, which really helped. They have a regular/family section as well as an adult only section. The adult only section is further back in the campground and noticeably quieter, though it is further from the restrooms. Another major plus was the dishwashing station! They had a 4 compartment sink equipped with soap and sponges. This was so conventinet and made cleaning up a breeze. I booked our reservations with Chris a few months prior to our August stay. The booking process was super easy, you do have to call in and will likely receive a call the next day, so plan to call when you know you'll be by your phone! Would absolutely come back here since there's so much to do in the area and it really is a nice and clean campground.

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