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Wildhaven Sonoma

4.3 (228 reviews)
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The river
Mel J.

We had an amazing glamping experience here. The facility is clean and feels safe for us with young kids. Our tent was ready during checking in at 4PM. We parked our car right at the back of the tent. The queen bed suited us for 2 adults & 1 young kid. There's a picnic table & fire pit if you want to have meal right in front the tent. We went during summer but the night was pretty cold. Even after turning on the heated pad and bundled in the cozy duvet, I had to wear hoodie on top of my PJ. The bathrooms were clean. Even when I went at 2AM to use it, it was well lit (but you do need to bring flashlight to walk there). The shower rooms are clean and the water pressure was good. It has shampoo, conditioner, and body wash inside. There is a communal gas BBQ and picnic tables near the shower area. You just need to bring utensils & food for your meal. There are washing stations with sponges & dish soap too. The Russian River is right in front of the property with various small 'beaches' along the riverbanks. However, do be careful of the current as it can be pretty strong. Life jacket is highly recommended for younger kids. You can rent inner tube at the store for $25/day. The store opens at 8am-7pm with complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. They sell burritos, snacks, cup noodle, beverages, and wine. There are some seating area around the store to hang around & eat.

Andrea L.

First time glamping and we loved it. We stayed in a Riverside Queen tent. I chose Riverside expecting the river to be visible but it's not. If we return, I wouldn't pay extra for riverside. The canvas tent was very nice (see picture). My only complaint is that there was a fist sized hole on one side and a big rip on the front zippered flap. Bathrooms and showers were nice and clean. I appreciated the dishwashing area. The walk down to the river is close, and there were additional showers right off the river entry for a quick rinse off. Not all tents have parking immediately behind/next to them, so you may want to check on that when you book if that's important to you. For those that don't have parking right behind/next to, it's a very short walk away. Saturday morning yoga was really nice. They also have a movie night (not sure about the schedule for that). Next time, I'd want to try out one of their cabins (they were sold out for our dates).

Rules of the river
Lynda S.

7/11-7/13 Our group of 10 or so came here to Sonoma Wildhaven. We had mixture stays of cabins and tents. We pretty much booked all the riverfront tents. The tents were nice. Cabins were also nice but didn't have private bathrooms but had A/C! Thankfully it wasn't too hot the weekend we went. The river access was really nice. Our kids had fun. The community showers and bathrooms need to be cleaned more frequently. Some bathrooms were out of toilet paper and the trash bins weren't empty timely. It was nice that they have barrels of trash throughout the property that was managed more frequently. There is complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the morning at the shop from 8-11. Parking is conveniently located next to your rental unit. It's pricey and you definitely pay for the convenience of being in Sonoma and being so close to some great wineries like Silver Oak. Friday night was nice where string lights were on til midnight. Saturday, those same lights were off early which was disappointing. Quiet time is at 10pm.

Linore R.

Loved our stay at Wildhaven Sonoma! Such a cute and relaxing getaway right by the Russian River. We had so much fun floating during the day and ending the night with s'mores by the fire. The tents were cozy, the bathrooms were super clean, there was a heated mattress pad and the whole property was really well maintained. Such a fun glamping experience and I'd definitely recommend!

Khyei A.

We celebrated Valentine's Day with a glamping experience and loved it! The outdoor cooking area was clean, and we enjoyed BBQing right outside our tent. The bathrooms and showers were spotless, and the heated bed kept us warm and cozy all night. Such a unique and romantic getaway

We have everything here: lights, electricity, WiFi, heated blankets underneath and a space heater
Khang V.

This Wildhaven location was our first time experiencing glamping and it has sparked our "addiction" for glamping ever since ! This review is long overdue! We tried Wildhaven Sonoma last December during their Winter promotion. We got two wine tumblers, a bottle of wine and a kit of s'mores with our stay. The tumblers are of high quality and the wine was delicious! As we turned into Wildhaven, we loved how cute and quaint it was, nestling along the Russian River. Rows and rows of small cabin appeared before our eyes. There was an attendant at the gate who would quickly check you in and gave you some instructions of where your cabin was located and where to park. Each cabin has its own parking so you can easily park and load your stuff inside. The cabin itself was so nice with spacious front deck which had a small coffee table and 2 chairs for your morning coffee enjoyment. There was a picnic table and a fire pit in the front yard. Walk a few steps up, open the zipped door and you'll enter a spacious cabin with 2 queen bed, 1 night stand and a coat rack. Though you may have to walk a bit to use the restroom and bathroom (yes you can take showers here!), the cabin has everything else that you need! Lights for you to read, electricity for you to charge your phone/ipad/laptop/electronic devices, heated blankets underneath your sheets (because it's winter time), and a space heater if the heated blanket were not enough for you! This Wildhaven is conveniently located within 10 minutes of driving to downtown Healdsburg where you can find all the delicious restaurants. Famous wineries are also within 15-20 of driving. We spent all our rainy day trying out different wineries and had a blast! They also have a lodge where you could buy last minute items such as ices, toothpaste, toothbrush. They have hot water for you to use. Around the ground, there are playgrounds which has corn holes and various other things. You also have private entrance to the Russian River. We quickly walked down but didn't spend much time there since it's winter time. But I can totally imagine how popular this river will be in the summer time. Overall, we had a blast! Thanks Wildhaven Sonoma for sparking our addiction for glamping

Beautiful place . At first, I was skeptical because I saw some pictures in the reviews, but once we arrived and explored the place, we loved it!! My kids didn't want to leave so we are definitely going back soon but with more family members

A room with a view!
Paula B.

Beautiful place to stay. Very dog friendly, lots of areas to walk along the river. Cabins are nice and very clean and cozy. Nice little store with Coffee and tea in the morning. The staff is very accommodating. Best staff member is Debbie! Friendly and made me feel at home. Debbie is a sweetheart. The bathrooms were clean. There was shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the showers. We were happy to find bath towels in our cabin! Wonderful place to stay!

Russian River access

Everything is so well done here. We stated for 3 days/2 nights, and it was exactly what we'd hoped for - quiet, full of beauty, and immeasurably relaxing. Just enough hardship to make it interesting, and all the facilities are in great shape. We also had one small-ish issue that they took seriously and helped us navigate. I'll be back for sure.

Showers with shampoo and body wash.
Maggie Y.

We usually reserve campsites at California State Parks on the reservecalifornia website, which I highly recommend and they have bathrooms/showers at most state parks, but we wanted to try glamping for the first time. The fact that we could pack lighter and the photos on the Wildhaven website really sold us. (Of course, the photos will always look better though). I purchased the early check-in option ($30) so we could arrive at 1 PM instead of 3 PM, but since check-in is fully contactless and no one is at the front desk, it makes you wonder... couldn't anyone just show up early? When we arrived, we were surprised by how close the tents are to one another. You can hear every conversation around you. The couple across from us brought their husky that barked at every passerby. We were just sitting on our porch when they pulled up, and their dog immediately started barking at us from the car. It continued to bark at us as the man brought the dog out and throughout the night at their neighbors around them. I felt bad for their neighbors. Then the couple started arguing at one point and you can hear them arguing. There was also another dog farther away that joined in, so at times, both dogs were barking back and forth, either at each other or maybe at strangers. We have two dogs ourselves and we love dogs but I could see that people bringing their reactive dog would eventually ruin the benefit of dogs being allowed here. To our right, another couple blasted their Netflix show at full volume and laughed obnoxiously loud like, full "HEE HEE HEE HEE! HAHAHA!!!". On top of that, the site sits right next to the freeway, so there's constant traffic noise. Altogether, it was far from peaceful. The next morning, we went to the storefront for the complimentary coffee and hot chocolate. The setup was cute and well-done. My husband had an injury, so I went on a quiet morning walk to the river around 8 AM. It started off lovely, until I saw two full boxes of empty Modelo bottles dumped near the water, more bottles scattered around, and even a used diaper hanging from a tree. There was graffiti on the wall and a "Litter = No Access" sign right in front of the mess. It really ruined the experience and grossed me the hell out. The amount of trash made it clear that the area hadn't been cleaned in a while. As I made my way back to my tent, out of nowhere, this German shepherd tied outside someone's converted school bus lunges at me and barks aggressively. It felt like one of those movies where the guy is breaking in someone's house and there's a jump scare of a guard dog trying to attack the guy. I felt like I was trespassing someone's property. I don't know what a mobile school bus is doing there but it's probably one of the staff that lives there. It didn't feel safe or appropriate for guests to walk by. To be fair, the tents themselves are comfortable and well equipped with outlets, Wi-Fi, a heater, and storage space. (Keep in mind that the WiFi inside the tent isn't great.) The on-site amenities are well maintained. The staff clearly works hard to keep the bathrooms and shared areas spotless, because you'd see them constantly cleaning, which I appreciate. However, the area around the river really need more attention. If you're looking for a peaceful, nature-filled experience, this isn't the place. Between the barking dogs, loud guests, freeway noise, and trash by the river, it felt more chaotic than relaxing. I can't say I ever felt a sense of calm during our stay at Wildhaven. TL;DR: Beautiful setup and clean bathrooms, but reactive barking dogs, loud neighbors, traffic noise, and trash by the river made it hard to relax. Definitely not the peaceful, nature-filled stay we expected.

Our tent
Jen S.

Amazing place to relax!! Wish the cabins were further apart. Anyway to do that or decrease seeing humans would only add to the benefit and charm!

Morning set up
Linh S.

My family and I enjoyed our stay at Wildhaven Sonoma. Booking was easy on their website and there were a variety of tents and cabins to choose from. Check-in was also online and gave us instructions on what to do when we got there. We've never gone glamping before, so I didn't know what to expect and definitely overpacked. Our tent was elevated and also had two beds - I was worried about the cold but the tent had a space heater and two beds with heating pads. There were two heating pads per bed and can be adjusted to the individual preference! They really thought of everything! Each tent had a firepit and there were a communal space with grills for cooking as well. Our tent was a bit far from the bathrooms and it was a pain getting to in the night - hopefully in the future, they'll have more bathrooms set up at different areas around the campsite. My kids had a lot of fun and although it was a bit too cold to go down to the river, my daughter enjoyed walking around what she calls "this little town".

Short ribs and salmon

This was my third stay at wildhaven in three years. I live in Santa Rosa which is nice because they offer a local's discount! Overall this place is very well kept. Restrooms/ showers are clean . Nice hot showers. I enjoy cooking on the open fire pit, but for those who'd rather use the propane grill there's four of them and they also keep that well cleaned. Very nice place for a quick getaway and just chill.

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Are you allowed to fish there? My boyfriend likes to catch and release

Absolutely!

Let say I bring my electric bbq grill, does the tent have outlet?

Hi Wai, Your tent does have outlets, yes. But they are inside and do not reach to the deck. Could you bring an extension cord? There could be a fire risk if you are cooking inside your tent. Unfortunately our communal kitchen area has gas BBQs to… 

Can you rent inner tubes there?

Yes! We rent them from early May through the end of October when the water is great for swimming.

What is standard check in check out times?

Hi! Check in is at 3 unless you purchase early check in at 1pm for $30. Check out is at 11. Hope that helps! You can contact info@wildhavensonoma.com with more questions.

Can i only book 1 night or its a minimum of 2 nights? I was there at 7:30am today. wanted to do an occular but was shy to go inside?

Absolutely!

I have a few questions: 1) Is the event calendar for September complete? 2) When is complimentary…

Hi! We should have all of our events up by the day after Labor Day for the entire month. We're still adding some wine tasting and music events now. We offer coffee and tea everyday from 8:30 to 11:00. And we have an air pump that you can use free of… 

Is there power outlets for charging in the tents?

Absolutely! Every tent has electricity, a heater, and two Night lights where you can charge your phones with USB charging.

Can we karaoke & bbq here?

BBQ yes! Karaoke, no unfortunately

Hello! Was there a lot of mosquitoes during your stay? Packing to go to wild haven and want to be prepared?

Hi! There are not a lot of mosquitos here, nope. Our stretch of the river has a nice flow to it and we don't have any stagnant water nearby, so fewer than most places. We do sell repellant if you need it just in case.

A space heater is provided in the tent?

Yes! Every tent!

We have a reservation coming up. Can my parents come during the day to hang out, but will not be staying and leaving for the night? Is there guests parking?

Hi! We are looking forward to welcoming you here at Wildhaven. We have limits on a lot of our facilities here (like parking, bathrooms, staffing), and so unfortunately we're not able to allow visitors to come and stay, even for a few hours. If they… 

Do you only accept dogs that are at least a year old? We have a 8 month old puppy we'd like to bring with us. Thanks!

Hi! 8 months is fine. Just make sure your furry friend doesn't bark excessively or make any boo-boos in the tent... That's what we worry about with younger dogs.

What are the bathrooms like? Are they clean?

Guests have access to a shared bathroom building that has been updated and we keep very clean. We've also added seven outdoor sinks for extra Covid safety. All guests also have access to an updated shower building with individual stalls and changing… 

For your covered outdoor communal kitchen, what type of grills are offered (gas propane or charcoal)? Is it like the fire pits in front of the tents?

Hi! Gas propane BBQs in the common area, and your tent has a fire pit for wood with a cooking grate on top.

Hello is this camp safe with no possibility of bear present on the surroundings? Thanks

Absolutely. Very safe, and we have not had any dangerous wildlife here. We are surrounded by vineyards and a peaceful river, 8 mins from town and a few minutes from 101.

Do you offer a complimentary hot and/or a continental breakfast weekdays and/or weekends? If not complimentary, do you charge a fee for this morning amenities?…

Hi! We do not provide any breakfast for guests other than complimentary coffee and tea on weekends. Our store focuses on snacks and treats from Sonoma County and nearby, including beer, wine, champagne, popcorn, chips, chocolate, cheese, meats, and… 

In case of rain (oct-dec), are we allowed to bring our canopy tent to cover the fire pit or grill while we bbq, grill or cook our meals?

Sure thing! And we also have a covered outdoor communal kitchen as well. And, we have a large wedding tent in a grassy field with picnic tables underneath that you could prepare food and eat underneath.

Can we bring portable camping stove (butane stove)?

Sure thing!

What major grocery stores are near by? Is there a doggie park on the premises so dogs can run unleashed?…

Big John's and Safeway are 8 minutes away. Dogs need to stay on leash while on our property, and we charge $25 per day. Happy to answer more questions!

Can a pack n play fit in the tent? Also can we bring a heater?

You can definitely fit a play n play. They already have heaters for you

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2.3(4 reviews)
2.7 mi

I feel like I shouldn't review this for fear the spot blows up but it is so very lovely. I've been…read morecoming here for years, it is unofficially "the secret spot" on Fitch Mt. in Healdsburg. There is enough room for about 7 cars in the parking lot off the road in addition to available roadside parking where allowable. This is in the neighborhood and NOT off the official regional park section of the woods. It is about 2.5 miles up Fitch Mt. from town and down a meandering trail that goes along behind some homes to the stretch of gravel beach that this beauty exists amongst. It is truly a hidden gem. I don't try to bring too much since you have a good .50-.75 mile trek down to the beach to set up camp for the day. Mostly sun exposed so plan accordingly. The water is the real treat here - it is like bath water so warm and inviting you won't want to leave! Not super shallow and definitely swimmable. It's a quiet and serene stretch of the Russian River that feels magical to get away so close to home.

Parking in Sonoma County Park Recreation areas are first come first serve. We arrived just after…read moretwo other cars pulled into 2 of 3 vacant parking spaces and came to find these girls holding a parking space for their friends that were not there. We tried to find a place to park on the street, however it was too far to walk. About 15 minutes later we circled back and the girls were still standing in the parking space. This is when I took the photo. For those that don't know, it's a violation of Sonoma County Parks Rules to hold parking spaces. Please respect our parks and abide by the rules. This is so that we all can enjoy these wonderful public places.

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Del Rio Woods - The most amazing railroad bridge! Soon to be destroyed. Healdsburg, California

The most amazing railroad bridge! Soon to be destroyed. Healdsburg, California

Del Rio Woods
Del Rio Woods

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River's Edge Kayak and Canoe - Just me and my dog enjoying the river.

River's Edge Kayak and Canoe

4.7(253 reviews)
4.1 mi

Great experience. Love the one way down river part of the trip. Nice to be taken to the starting…read morepoint rather than waiting at the end point to be bused back. Staff was cordial and helpful. Nice location half way down river to have a picnic lunch. No parking on site but available at park across the street ($12) or free parking across the bridge. Of the 4 kayaks we used only 1 had the connections for tie downs and a single rope to tie down our cooler. Take plenty of sunscreen since there is no way to avoid the sun for about 3 hours. The suggestion to take dry clothes for after the trip was appreciated. No way you can get away from getting wet.

Originally we wanted to raft down the river but after looking at 3 companies I decided on this one…read morebecause it had the shortest more relaxing route. We rented two double kayaks for $342. We got to the meeting point early so we hung out. Workers were friendly. They quickly briefed us on the route and what to expect. Then we boarded the shuttle that dropped us off 5 miles up the river. We took a 30 min lunch break but the rest of the time I was paddling for about 3.5 hours! 5 miles doesn't seem like a long distance as I can run it in under an hour but this took us a long time! We were all relieved when we finally spotted the bridge around the bend and knew we had arrived back at the starting point! Plenty of parking in front street or across the street at memorial park.

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River's Edge Kayak and Canoe - Higgins claiming to be Captain as I ungrounded us. Late in the season and only one too shallow area.

Higgins claiming to be Captain as I ungrounded us. Late in the season and only one too shallow area.

River's Edge Kayak and Canoe
River's Edge Kayak and Canoe - Paddling the Russian River

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Paddling the Russian River

AutoCamp Russian River - main bedroom

AutoCamp Russian River

4.2(230 reviews)
14.7 mi
•$$$

We stayed two nights in the Redwood Suite at AutoCamp Sonoma and it was the perfect little getaway…read more The Airstream itself is so cozy, and I have to call out the bed specifically -- we've stayed at some great properties around the world, and the mattress in our Airstream gave us some of the best sleep we've had anywhere. Not what you expect to say about a trailer in the woods, but here we are. The suite came with a wood-fired hot tub, which was the highlight. Soaking out there in the redwoods at dusk with the Airstream lit up next to us is an image I'm going to be chasing for a while. Two people made the stay: Blythe at the front desk was absolutely wonderful -- warm, personable, and clearly someone who takes pride in her work and in making sure guests have everything they need. And Favian, who set up our wood-fired tub both nights, was so friendly and full of great recommendations for food and things to do in the area. Can't wait to come back.

Spent almost $800 just for two nights of accommodation. I can't convince myself that this was worth…read morethe splurge. The highlight for me at this place was cooking privately at our outdoor grill the first night and not having to clean up afterward. Another fun memory was using their onsite bikes to ride around the outside of the premise. We did have to share road with moving vehicles so would not recommend this for visitors with small kids. This site was nearby a redwoods state park (requires driving) and walking distance to one portion of the Russian river (though you have to cross the highway 17 where cars travel very fast). I highly recommend the redwoods state park because of the picturesque setting and paved paths. Two nights two days was more than enough time to explore the town. Downtown had some cute restaurants and it also has a Safeway. For the price, I will not be back. But it was nice to experience it once.

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AutoCamp Russian River - You can see how close the other airstream is. This was our sitting area.

You can see how close the other airstream is. This was our sitting area.

AutoCamp Russian River - Kitchenette

Kitchenette

AutoCamp Russian River - Loved the clean and comfy bedroom

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Loved the clean and comfy bedroom

Wildhaven Sonoma - campgrounds - Updated October 2026

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