Russian river in Sonoma is a magical place ..been here twice for watersports and weekend..this year…read morewent river tubing on the river streams down unless the current gets stuck ..different beaches and points..Guerneville is fun ..kayaking etc

SO FUN!!! We kayaked…read moredown the river which was about 2.75 miles. It was calm and so beautiful. There are many points along the river where you can stop, lay out and have lunch. It gets a little crowded once you get to the main beach area but if you're kayaking or canoeing, it's very peaceful. The current isn't strong at all. Also, there are some rentals for kayaks & canoes there if you don't have your own or haven't rented them out elsewhere.

My family and I were here this past weekend and absolutely enjoyed ourselves! There are no showers…read morejust fyi but accessible porter potties. Most people bring their RVs and campers but surprisingly they were not as loud during the night as people in the reviews said. Parking lot was massive and provided lots of space. Bathrooms were clean for the most part but with the amount of people there this weekend the contents inside got full pretty fast making it unpleasant to utilize. The hand washing stations they had available did not have any water or soap in them which was unfortunate. Lake was huge and perfect for any type of water sports. There are stair like trails near some of the campsites to walk down to the water. Lots of boats too but it was not super loud at all. Highly recommend this spot. Perfect for little ones too. We had my 10 month old son who did amazing and slept really good. There was also a 4 month baby and 1 year old in our group.

Came out the same weekend that they were having a bass competition Porter potties were overflowing…read more I asked why the issue was and they said that they didn't plan for enough staff which sounds like some mismanagement to me. I mean, I know you're a campground but have the right amount of porta potties for people. You should know!

I stayed here for a work training in the new building. The issues with this place seemed constant…read more Started with the door to the ceiling and the heating unit was open upon arrival. The thermostat was set to specific temps and when adjusted would often take 5-10 minutes before it would start to warm the room. It required inputting the temp multiple times a day to override the automatic settings of 62/64. There was construction going on and every evening there was a very very strong smell of propane. All of the outside areas were unpleasant to walk through near the buildings and there was no opening up windows or sitting on the rocking chairs with that smell. The food was not good. Sandwiches for lunch, tomato soup and grilled cheese for dinner with a salad.... I thought for adults that they would make the meals a bit more interesting but no. Lots of costco/sysco bulk food items. The first couple days we got plastic reusable plates but apparently it was too difficult to keep those kosher so they then switched us to compostable plates and silverware. Lastly, no remote for the tv in the center living room which made it very difficult to play our planned jackbox and the remote for the fireplace wouldn't work. Heaters are very very loud and can be difficult to sleep though. They sound like running water or people taking a shower right above you. Showers constantly ran out of hot water. 90% of our group experienced a cold shower during the 5 days we were there. Overall, tons of things that made the stay less than pleasant. Save your money and go somewhere else.

My three kids have enjoyed Camp Newman over the years. Yes, all three of my kids have spent weeks…read morethere over the course of several summers and have always enjoyed their time there. Camp Newman may not be for everyone, but my kids have spoken and they say, "5 stars for Camp Newman!"

This was our daughter's first year, and she had to miss the 1st two days due to allergy symptoms…read more(with Covid concerns we/they were being extra cautious) but she ended up having a great time. She made some friends and did some crafts. The counselors were enthusiastic and seemed responsible. The campus was beautiful. Seemed very well-run and we were happy with it! We recommended another family check it out, they did, and they want to try 2 weeks there!

Awesome camp. Just register your kids for a single day and you can drop them off anytime you want…read morewithout reservations. We've sent our son Ryan there for a few summers now and he's really enjoyed it. The couselors are always awesome. The food is healthy and the kids have a great time. We were really disappointed that they stopped doing the crepe thing... our son loved it. Also the bathtub carts broke which were super fun for them. Given the cost of a day of camp it was a little sad that they don't have those things before. Camp has gone from $2000 a season to $2400 a season so it's not cheap, or $79 per day if you don't go by the season. You can also buy 20 packs at $69 a day. The drop off and pickup is pretty easy. The kids do lots of projects that get emailed to the parents, which is pretty cool. Great camp and we've had great experiences with them. Our child loves the camp and the staff. Friday's are the most fun day so if you only have your child go once in a while, those days have the special activities usually.

This is the only lake we go fishing at because our cousin has a tagged fishing boat. The tag is…read moreonly good for a specific lake for the zebra and golden mussel. $25 launch fee. He knows the geography of this lake very well due to his frequent visits. He took us to all his regular spots. We hit the water at 7 am. It was overcast, water was clam like glass, no people around. Fishing was good, caught many by shore. The trouts were huge and hard fighters. So were the small mouth bass. Majority of our catches were large mouth bass. Note worthy was that I caught my largest fish ever. Cousin also caught his largest bass, 8.2 lbs. He released it cuz big lake fish tends to have tough meat. By 10am, the crowds arrived, lots of speed boats, also the winds blew away the clouds and created waves and splashes. I had a great successful fishing day.

I haven't been to Lake Berryessa in a while, it was so nice to be back. It was super outside but…read morethey have covered seating

The shooting range is small and short, but very clean. Not too many people are here when we go…read more Please bring a rake with you and clean up your spent shells and casings, this will help keep the range clean. There is a nice shaded area off to the right of the range that makes a nice area to BBQ or to have a packed lunch, please no alcohol. Guns and alcohol are not a good combination.

I'm hesitant to even review this place -- it's a secret gem!! Camping at Boggs Mountain…read moreDemonstration State Forest was the best camping and mountain biking experience we've had to date in California.We're even thinking about becoming members. The single track trails are well marked and very well kept. They are pretty smooth, and we didn't see any signs of erosion. We liked the variety of trails* -- a couple green circles, at least 10 blues, a couple black diamonds (we went on one and did not find it very technical) and even a double black diamond. You'll do plenty of climbing, but what goes up must come down, and there's a lot of it -- winding through trees, with switchbacks and some fun jumps. Make sure you carry a map, but if you don't, there is very little chance you'll get lost. (*I think it's a great place to practice riding with your new clipless pedals. I felt comfortable on the easier trails, and if you do fall, it's usually a pretty soft landing. I stayed un-clipped for the black diamonds just to be safe.) The $10/night campsites are extremely clean, and super roomy -- a great place for group camping. There are fire rings and convenient picnic benches at each site. There was only one pit toilet that we could find, but it never posed a problem for us. Campers respect the 11pm - 7am quiet hours. The only semi-bummer is the lack of potable water, so remember to bring plenty. There is a little market store 5 minutes away if you forget, or need more. Dogs are allowed, and are supposed to be on leash, although no one seems to mind if they are well-behaved off-leash. On a trail, however, I recommend you leash your dog as there are plenty of mountain bikers and horseback riders that will cross your path. ATV's and dirt bikes are not allowed, which keeps the park really quiet. All in all, we love this place!

Highly recommended. I booked the "Wohler Bridge Tour" as an outing for my wife and my anniversary…read more Sadly I failed to read the instructions and went to Rubicon's offices instead of the Wohler bridge launch site (oops!) which meant once I got back into cell phone range and figured out my mistake, we were an hour late to our scheduled time. Bill was waiting patiently and was incredibly gracious. He took my wife and I out for a 2 1/2 hour SUP tour of the Russian River, providing tips and guidance along the way. I'm thankful that I came across Rubicon as I now feel that I have both a strong comfort with paddle boarding and better a sense of the Russian River and where we might go paddle boarding in the future. Bill has a great wealth of knowledge and we appreciated his casual style. It's worth noting that Rubicon's rates are incredibly low, particularly given the personalized attention you get on these tours. Looking forward to coming back.

Learned a lot and had a great time. it was good time and would even do it again. the river was…read morebeautiful, great location, an excellent experience.

This is a lovely venue. Staff are welcoming and friendly…read more Food is bountiful and tasty. Site is accommodating to our needs. Metta john

I'm posting as a vendor that had the pleasure of visiting this camp last weekend. There's nothing…read morelike being in the redwoods. This venue is large which provides the opportunity to accommodate larger sized events. It has such a beautiful view that you can really take in while out on the deck. The staff is amazing. The coordinators Paul and Carla are the absolute best. They made sure I had everything I needed and more. Just the nicest people you'd ever want to meet. I'm not sure if this venue is available for private events, or just events for the camp. But if you have the opportunity to visit, it's definitely worth coming!