We purchased a 17ft trailer a couple years ago and want to start using it more but we usually don't…read moreknow far in advance when we can go. We heard about Duncans Mills Camping Club so reached out to the owner for a trial stay. We were able to book a two night stay for the same week. We arrived and were greeted by Tina, who helped us pick a good spot for our trailer that was near the river and close to bathrooms and other amenities. The site was large and flat which made backing our trailer in very easy. It had a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. It was a short walk to the river's edge and beach which also had a huge grass are that you could sit on near the river. We took a great hike which was less than 2 miles from the campground where we hiked up to a ridge and could see the ocean. After the hike my husband used the very large hot tub. We didn't use the family area or adult area but looked at it. It had games, books, pool table and other things to do. The fitness room was on the back side of the building and had enough equipment to do a good workout. We went midweek so there were not very many campers so it was very quiet and peaceful. Only thing we had to watchout for was poison oak. The staff was there cutting it back in many sites. All in all it was a great stay. Staff was friendly and available for questions, facilities were good (bathroom was very clean and spacious), and campsites were large. We got the information while we were there about joining the club and are seriously considering it due to it's close proximity to bay area, amenities, flexibility of booking sites and cost if we will use it as much as we are hoping to.

We called today wanting more information about the club and do the three day stay they advertise on…read moretheir website. Instead of being given information we were told the stay was for people that are signing up and to try the Rv campground up the street. I was surprised since they have so many great reviews and disappointed we didn't get the opportunity to try it out.

Our group of 10 had an amazing family friendly camping experience here at Casini Ranch. Where to…read moreeven start? It feels like such a safe and connected community that I'm comfortable letting my kids roam around with their roller blades and scooters. There are structured and scheduled camp activities for young kids, including movie night, ice-cream social, games and beach bon-fire. We stayed in a Cabin but there are so many spaces to choose from, full shaded tent camping, small and big cabins, RVs, group camping sites. It's really for everyone. Mostly, we appreciated the staff. Ms. Kattie was there to assist at check-in, she hosted the group games, she led animal feeding and educated the young kids, and showed up in her ice cream outfit doling out ice cream. You can absolutely tell she loves her job and loves the kids. Other staff showed up everywhere! There were no over flowing trash cans, bathrooms well stocked and cleaned. Maintenance showed up immediately when our CO2 alarm went off and followed up the next day. The general store staff were so friendly and helpful with really just about everything. The general store and ice cream social were so affordable! Perhaps coming from the Bay Area, we expected obscene prices but we actually joked about buying ice cream and first aid kit supplies and bringing them home. This is a place that truly seems to care about their home, their visitors and their animals. We will definitely be back.

My family and I love Casini Ranch. I think the beauty of it is they offer something for everyone's…read morecamping commitment. If you want to pull up an RV you can, if you want a tent they have sites for that too. You can even rent a cottage, cabin, or covered wagon. My kids love the independence they have here. They spend hours on their bikes going from playground to playground then back to the general store. The management obviously emphasizes kid safety with speed limits and I love that I can keep an eye on them but also give them some of that space without worry. The campground is absolutely gorgeous and you can see the effort that goes into maintaining it. Everyday you will see landscapers on golf carts doing hours of watering, weeding, and mowing. The views around the campground are breathtaking. The redwood forests with patches of fog rolling in will always be something I look forward to seeing. You can easily get to Jenner or Bodega Bay too. So, there is so much natural beauty close to you. My son and I enjoy fishing in the river. My wife's happiest riding around on one of their golf carts. There is wildlife everywhere. I think one evening we counted 25 deer. I really appreciate how the Casini family takes care of it all. We have been back several times over the past few years at different times of the year and we have loved every stay. I would highly recommend it to anybody.

November 10-13, 2025 - Sonoma Coast…read more Updating my review to report that Yelp fixed the location on their site. Yay!!!

We tent camped at Wright's Beach for two nights in late May. The high temperatures were around 60…read moredegrees; the low temperatures were around 50 degrees. The ground was so hard in our campsite that we were unable to stake our tent and just left it unstaked. For tent camping, you must use your rainfly because everything gets wet at night. At night, pack as much back into you car as you can to keep it dry. If you can't do that, then put things under the picnic table to keep off some of the water, fold up your camp chairs so the seats don't get as wet, and cover stuff with tarps if you can. There is a camp host selling firewood ($13/bundle or two bundles for $25) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There are lots of birds trying to get at your food. In the morning our vinyl tablecloth was wet and covered with muddy bird footprints. The bathrooms are the best I've seen at any campground. Individual bathrooms/stalls, fully stocked with seat liners and toilet paper (and hot water!), but no soap or towels to dry your hands. All in all, it was a fun and different camping trip. You are steps from the ocean. But, for tent campers, be prepared for cold and wet.

Great family campground. They have a large field for games. Water access can be a climb down a…read morehill or you just load up and grab a spot at Johnsons beach across the river. Also close enough to walk into town for coffee or whatever. Owners are super nice, already booked again for next year.

I didn't want to leave a review because I want this place to stay a hidden gem but it would be so…read moreselfish not to give them a shout out!! This is one of my favorite campgrounds I've ever been to!!! Kelly and Mikal treat their guests like family. From the first time I called Kelly was so kind and helpful. I have been numerous times now and it feels like going to a little slice of heaven each time. It's clean, beautiful, quiet, and they live on site so if there's an issue they are there to help! The sites are spread out and spacious so you won't have someone right on top of you. The sites are kept up so nicely and the campground itself is simply gorgeous. The bathrooms are clean, there are several free showers, and there is firewood for sale as well. The town of Guerneville itself is only five minutes away, and there are tons of cute little shops as well as a major grocery store. There are darling little art galleries, clothing stores, bakeries, ice cream shops, coffee shops, etc. The ocean is only a 25 minute drive down the road. There are endless little beaches to stop at, as well as numerous little beachside towns with restaurants and coffee shops. You can spend a whole day exploring highway 1, then head back to your campsite to relax. I feel so lucky to only live 3 hours away and be able to head there any time I want. I'm so grateful to Kelly and Mikal for being so accommodating and kind.

My friends and I were originally going to go to Pomo Canyon, until we realized they were closed,…read moredue to construction. Then we happened to come upon Willow Creek. We left on a Friday morning, around 10ish, and the drive, from the East Bay, to this place was about two hours. Getting there was a bit hard. There was no sign to tell you where it was. So we missed our entrance by a little bit. It's before driving over the bridge and a restaurant, and you would have to make a right turn. Then you drive along a one way road for another 5-10 minutes and you will see a sign, directing you to the campgrounds. After arriving there, since this was our first time at Willow Creek, we had no idea where to pay/sign in, since it is a self-registration. We talked with a couple that stayed the night before and he was very helpful. There's a sign near the tree where you would have to take a slip, fill out that form, place the money inside and place it in a compartment where the ranger will then check it. It's $25/night and $8/vehicle. There are 11 campsites to choose from. Each, which are roughly a couple of feet from each other. Some are out near the walk-way, while a few others are in an enclosed area. The 11th campsite is about a mile from the parking area. We ended up with campsite 10, and it was such a hassle carrying all of our things over. We made about 4 trips, each, since we were staying for 3 days and 2 nights. We got all settled in, and explored the area. Each campsite has their own picnic table and a fire pit. There are only two pit toilets, which were less than 3 minutes walk from each other. Trees were every where, of course, and is close to a tree of mountains. You can find all kinds of creatures living there. Insects, amphibians, reptiles, deers, cows, coyotes, etc. It didn't seem like there were rangers there, so it felt as if you camped out with no authorities there. We chatted with a few other campers there, and they were really cool. Gave us some helpful information about things, on account of being first-time campers. Overall, this is a pretty decent place for a last minute camping trip. I'm not sure if I will come back though.

Beautiful camp site. Quiet and peaceful. We stayed in site #3 which can't be seen from the main…read morepath and has its own trail to the river and a beautiful rocky beach. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campground is mowed and maintained as well. We saw many animals including quail, deer, river otters, water fowl, a fox and had a racoon ransack some of our things left out on the table. The site has a fire pit, grill and picnic table. We stayed for 3 nights. The only draw back was the run in we had with a cougar/mountain lion/bob cat on our last night on the way to the bathrooms. I hid in the bathroom while my boyfriend scared it off so we could get back to our site. We left the next morning.

Nothing like the Sonoma Coast State Parks! Sun, sips, and…read moresensational views! Summer days spent lounging on the beautiful shores of Sonoma Coast State Park have my heart. From the ocean waves at Wrights Beach to cozy camping nights under a starlit sky, every moment feels like a dreamy road trip adventure.

We had so much fun here! Salmon creek is here which is a shallow lake with a stream that runs into…read morethe ocean. We literally spent hours here just wading in the water and having fun. It was a little hard to get down with our tent and our supplies but well worth the effort.

I rarely ever post reviews. But I was in such a desperate situation today. We got a flat tire and…read morehad no cell reception or data. We found Alona and her shop. She is such a kind and generous person. She allowed me to use her WiFi, her phone, and let me and my kids wait for hours while our tow truck came. While waiting we got to see the plants and items she sells at her shop. She has beautiful hand crafted items as well as plants that are clearly very healthy and well cared for. Each plant was in a unique mug surrounded by sea glass or tiny sea stars. She has very neat antiques and even handmade crocheted items. I got to see her building some of her artwork made of natural materials like driftwood and abalone shells. She gifted my children a book and other things to keep them occupied while we were stranded. She has such a beautiful heart and beautiful store. It's definitely worth a stop by.

What a wonderful plant shop!!! So many unique and and amazing plants and cacti! I went back twice…read more:) I love the special touch of stones and shells from the beach, in the pots with the plants. The lady who helped me was very friendly and had personally put together 10 clay pots of little cacti that was I wanting to bring home with me. I also bought a few other bigger plants - it was hard to choose. I was very impressed with everything there!! Thank you so much! I will definitely be back and mention your store to everyone :)

We went to the Monte Rio Park on 9610 Main St Monte Rio.the signage is beyond horrible. We ended up…read moreby a large parking lot where their is a coffee shop, a wonderful neighborhood garden and paths along the river. A helpful perdón told us where the park entrance was located and we drove there since the signage is horrible from both directions. There is very limited parking, a porta bn potty and a picnic table. A sign warns you about a very steep path which has no handrails but the site is very quiet and beautiful.

2021 summer: algae floating everywhere, underwater, in water, above water. At first sight I felt…read moregrossed out. There are signs that warn dogs children and adults not to touch the algae. Hopefully it is better other years. Not sure how it is normally. The space is large and roomy for everyone to spread out. I enjoyed it. Food service is friday thru Sunday only. Water is deeper as you walk further away. Maybe 5 feet in the middle. I didn't go all the way to the other side. Plenty of parking. If you're carrying a lot be ready to haul the heavy items for a while at the same time walking on rocks. No lifeguards, make sure kids have life jackets if they tend to wander off. I love a good day in the water and sun so I'm happy anywhere I can do that.

The Sonoma Coast near Jenner was a nice stop during our trip. We weren't completely blown away, but…read moreit was still a pleasant place to visit and take in the scenery. The coastline is rugged and peaceful, and it was really cool to see the seal nursery - lots of seals lounging and playing, which was definitely the highlight. Jenner has a quiet, calm vibe, making it a good spot to get some fresh air, take photos, and enjoy a low-key coastal view. Overall, a nice experience if you're already in the area.

I solo adventured to Sonoma Coast State Park in approximately 2018. I was looking for a beach a…read morenice drive away from where I was living in the East San Francisco Bay Area and had found this site listed on the California State Parks website. I went exploring around a large rock named Goat Rock. I did not see any of the hoofed ungulates on my visit. To the south of Goat Rock, the beach was a little narrowed with occasional pieces of rounded sea glass and intact mussel shells. I picked one of the shells up and noticed a faint violet color. It was one of those light phenomena where exposure to light drains the color from the shell, meaning the next day the faint violet color was gone. Parking was limited and I was fortunate to arrived before the masses. There were not any trees for shade on the beach, though the cool of the water on my feet did provide reprieve from the warmth for my feet.

Unexpected turn to get into this parking lot. Plenty of parking…read more It's a bit of a trek through a trail amongst tall grass and in between trees, where it will then open up to the ocean! You had to earn it Pretty serene and peaceful here. Many rocks of all shapes to be found, find some good flat round ones for rock skipping on the water

Wow, this is now one of our favorite places to camp. We love that it is not a huge campground…read more It's a short walk to the lovely beach. It's cool there are bike-in sites as well- I chatted with a few cyclists who came through. Several hikes to choose from. We chose the waterfall hike which was outstanding. Did I mention there are wild bunnies to be seen? Know there is no wi-fi service (which is a good thing when camping). But for urgent matters you can receive service at the ranger station.