Dispersed Camping in Sonoma County, California
Showing 77 locations in Sonoma County.
Anchor Bay Campground
A small, popular beachside developed campground nestled in Sonoma County. Offers direct beach access, clean hot showers, water hookups, and a close walk to local village amenities. RV sites are tightly spaced but provide a lovely coastal setting. Perfect for those looking to stay right on the water with easy services nearby.
Anytime Fitness - Petaluma
This paved commercial gym parking lot offers a potential quick overnight stopover for self-contained, low-profile rigs in a suburban plaza.
Anytime Fitness - Sebastopol
An Anytime Fitness parking lot in Sebastopol suitable for quick, overnight stops. Quiet stays are typically restricted to active members and require permission from local management.
Anytime Fitness
Paved parking spaces near West Macarthur Street. Typically used for quick overnight stays by gym members, subject to local parking enforcement.
Anytime Fitness
An Anytime Fitness parking lot in Santa Rosa, best suited for low-profile stealth vehicles.
Anytime Fitness
A suburban parking lot located at Anytime Fitness in Larkfield-Wikiup, offering paved parking close to local services.
Boat-In Sites (Lake Sonoma)
Lake Sonoma's boat-in and hike-in sites offer scenic shoreline camping scattered around the reservoir. Accessible exclusively by boat or foot, these sites range from active boat-ski zones to secluded fishing coves.
Bodega Dunes Campground
Spacious developed state park campground nestled in coastal sand dunes and coastal pine forest. Features drinking water, clean restrooms, hot showers, and a trailer dump station. Ideal for beach lovers seeking an organized campsite close to town.
Bullfrog Pond Campground
A developed state park campground situated in Austin Creek State Recreation Area, offering shaded tent and small RV camping near Bullfrog Pond. The surrounding rugged landscape features redwood forests, oak woodlands, and extensive hiking trails. Note that the access road is highly challenging for vehicles.
Bummer Peak Primitive Campground
Perched on the ridge below Bummer Peak, these primitive hike-in sites offer sweeping panoramic views of Lake Sonoma. Accessible via a steep trail, this quiet backcountry location is ideal for backpackers seeking solitude.
Camp Liahona Redwoods
A secluded private redwood camp facility situated in Sonoma County, requiring reservations or group booking for access.
Camp Russian River
A beautiful developed campground set among the towering redwoods along the Russian River, offering spacious grassy sites within walking distance of downtown Guerneville shops and restaurants. It features clean restroom and shower facilities alongside water and electric hookups.
Camp Via (Sonoma Developmental Center)
Camp Via is a specialized camp facility located on the historic, state-owned Sonoma Developmental Center property where public vehicle camping is strictly prohibited.
Casini Ranch Family Campground
Casini Ranch Family Campground is a large, well-maintained private facility offering a variety of camping options along the Russian River, including tent sites, dry camping, and full-hookup RV spots. The grounds feature convenient amenities such as hot coin-operated showers, laundry facilities, dog runs, and water sports equipment rentals. Shaded and exposed sites are available, with the campground experiencing high occupancy during the peak summer season.
Cloverdale - Healdsburg KOA
A developed private campground located near Cloverdale, offering typical resort amenities including a pool and spa. The facility is easily accessible for rigs of all sizes, though premium nightly rates apply and ambient noise from other campers is common. First-hand details from Summer 2017 noted high pricing and limited complimentary internet access.
Cloverdale Citrus Fairgrounds
Gated and secure overnight parking at the Citrus Fairgrounds offering water and electrical hookups. Check-in requires vehicle registration, driver's license, and insurance proof. Ideal for travelers seeking a secure, serviced stopover in Sonoma County.
Coast Guard Petaluma Campground
A quiet military RV park located on the Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma base. The location features standard RV spaces with drinking water access, a dump station at the nearby water treatment facility, and access to base amenities including flushing toilets and gym showers.
Doran Regional Park Campground
Large developed county campground located on a long sandy spit. Offers excellent beach access, harbor views, hot coin showers, flush toilets, and a central dump station. Can experience heavy wind and continuous noise from the harbor foghorn.
Falcons Nest Hike-In Campsites
Falcons Nest features a cluster of nine primitive, hike-in or boat-in campsites situated along the scenic northern shores of Lake Sonoma. These remote sites are nestled within oak-covered hills and offer an ideal escape for backpackers and boaters seeking a quiet backcountry experience. Standard vehicle camping is not possible here, and advanced permits are mandatory.
Finley Camp
An expansive private dry camping area on an scenic property, featuring 13 spread-out sites equipped with fire pits and picnic tables. Bookings must be made in advance, and the property owner offers firewood delivery for an extra fee.
Gualala Highway 1 Pullouts
A collection of gravel and paved roadside pullouts along Highway 1 overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Gualala River lagoon. These informal spots are frequently used for quick overnight rests but are subject to strict local coastal parking rules and resident friction.
Gualala Point Regional Park Campground
Sonoma County-run regional park offering a developed redwood and riverfront campground as well as self-contained vehicle overflow parking. Features walk-to ocean views, coin-operated showers, flush toilets, and an adjacent dump station. Standard campsites require reservations, while the dedicated overflow lot permits self-contained units up to 25 feet for single-night stays.
Gualala River Redwood Park
A large, well-established private redwood campground offering hookups and wooded sites along the Gualala River. Ideal for families and larger rigs seeking deep forest shade, though rates are higher and the facility closes seasonally during winter months.
Hands Full Farm
A charming, private, reservation-based campground nestled on rolling farmland. Features large campsites shaded by big trees, eco pit toilets, and a friendly farm atmosphere, though sites can be slightly sloping.
Harbour RV Park
A private commercial RV park located on the edge of the harbor. Offers full hookups alongside dry camping spaces, fire pits, clean restrooms, hot showers, and a trailer dump.
Highway 1 Coastal Pullouts
Several scenic turnouts and dirt pullouts along Highway 1 overlooking the ocean and lagoon, plus a small paved visitor center lot. These spots offer convenient roadside overnight stays outside of State Parks jurisdiction but suffer from highway traffic noise and exposure.
Highway 1 Roadside Pull-offs (Occidental)
A series of roadside pull-offs directly alongside Highway 1. These dirt shoulders are highly exposed to passing traffic, offering little privacy but serving as basic emergency overnight parking in a region where camping options are heavily limited.
Highway 1 Turnouts (Sonoma Coast)
A series of paved and gravel pullouts directly adjacent to California State Route 1, situated near Russian Gulch and Jenner. While highly scenic and useful for daytime recreation and ocean viewing, overnight parking and camping are strictly prohibited along this stretch of the state highway.
Home Depot - Rohnert Park
Paved commercial parking lot adjacent to Walmart. Often used by travelers when nearby options are full, though stays are subject to local municipal restrictions.
Homestead Campground
Homestead Campground is a rustic hike-in and boat-in campground along the southern reaches of Lake Sonoma.
Island View Primitive Campground
A remote, boat-in primitive campsite on the shores of Lake Sonoma, offering scenic water views and quiet surroundings. Accessible only by water, this designated site features a fire ring and picnic table, requiring an advance reservation.
Lake Sonoma Backcountry Campsites
A collection of boat-in and hike-in primitive campsites located along the shores of Lake Sonoma. These remote sites offer excellent privacy and pristine natural scenery, accessible only via watercraft or hiking trails.
Lawson's Landing
A massive coastal campground situated near Dillon Beach and the mouth of Tomales Bay. Ideal for beach access and sand dunes, this private facility accommodates a high volume of RVs and tents in a large, open grassy field and gravel layout. Basic amenities include portable toilets, fire pits, and dump stations. Due to its popularity and open layout, privacy is highly limited, and noise from generators and neighboring campers is common.
Lawsons Landing
Lawsons Landing is a privately operated coastal campground near Dillon Beach offering expansive, exposed camping fields with direct access to Bodega Bay's sandy shores and dunes.
LIBERTY GLEN (LAKE SONOMA)
A well-equipped developed campground situated on a high ridge overlooking Lake Sonoma. Liberty Glen features flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a playground, and easy trail access, making it highly suitable for families and larger rigs.
Loggers Campground
Loggers Campground is a primitive boat-in and hike-in campground nestled on the forested slopes of Lake Sonoma.
Lone Pine Primitive Campground
A primitive boat-in and hike-in campground nestled along a quiet cove of Lake Sonoma. Featuring multiple designated sites with picnic tables and fire rings, it provides a peaceful wilderness escape with direct water access.
Madrone Point Primitive Campground
A cluster of primitive hike-in or boat-in campsites situated on a scenic peninsula of Lake Sonoma. These designated sites offer excellent privacy under the shade of mature oak and madrone trees, with basic vault toilets available nearby.
Mannings Flat Backcountry Campgrounds
Primitive backcountry trail campsites situated along East Austin Creek within Austin Creek State Recreation Area. These spots are nestled in deep redwood and oak forest and are accessible only via non-motorized recreation, with no public vehicle access permitted.
Merganser Campground
Merganser Campground is a secluded, hike-in tent camping area situated within Hood Mountain Regional Park, requiring a reservation and a walk from the Pythian Road trailhead.
Mirabel Park
A basic, highly affordable riverfront RV resort and campground shaded by redwood trees. This lively spot provides direct access to the Russian River, making it a convenient base for water recreation and local exploration.
Ocean Cove Campground
An expansive, informal clifftop campground offering unparalleled panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can park directly on the grassy bluffs next to fire rings. Potable water spigots and portable toilets are available on-site, with registration and payment handled at the general store directly across the highway.
Planet Fitness - Rohnert Park
A Planet Fitness parking lot in Rohnert Park offering potential low-profile overnight parking for members, located near highway access and local services.
Quicksilver Primitive Campground
A scenic lakeside primitive campground accessible via boat or a long hike. Located along the southern arm of Lake Sonoma, these designated sites feature picnic tables, fire rings, and access to basic vault toilet facilities.
Reef Campground - Fort Ross State Historic Park
A primitive state park campground nestled in a coastal canyon near Fort Ross, offering basic campsites within walking distance of the shoreline.
Rennet Petroleum Cloverdale
A commercial fuel and EV charging station located just off the highway in Cloverdale. It offers level, paved parking suitable for a quick overnight stop for rigs of all sizes, though ambient highway noise and truck traffic should be expected.
Rohnert Park Urban Stealth Area
Industrial and commercial streets in Rohnert Park, primarily along Labath Avenue near local shopping and business plazas. Overnight parking and vehicle habitation are strictly regulated by municipal codes, making stays here highly exposed and subject to local enforcement.
Russian River Brewery Parking Lot
This large, level paved parking lot at the Windsor brewery permits overnight stays for patrons who check in and register with staff. It is a highly rated, secure stopover offering convenient access to on-site dining and drinks.
Rustlers Campground
Rustlers Campground is a quiet hike-in and boat-in camp area situated in a wooded cove on Lake Sonoma.
Safeway
A paved parking lot behind the grocery store with space at the far end of the property. Overnight parking is sometimes permitted for a single night with explicit manager permission.
Salt Point State Park - Gerstle Cove Campground
A scenic coastal campground in Salt Point State Park featuring standard sites set back in the trees as well as a flat gravel overflow lot directly overlooking the ocean for self-contained vehicles. Highlights include immediate access to rocky shoreline trails, tide pools, and sunset viewing.
Salt Point State Park - Warren Group Camp
This group campsite is nestled within Salt Point State Park, sheltered by a dense canopy of bishop pines and coastal redwoods. Designed specifically for group gatherings, it provides easy access to nearby coastal hiking trails and scenic ocean vistas.
San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA
A developed private campground offering RV sites, tenting, cabins, and tiny house lodging. Features extensive amenities including a swimming pool, hot tub, sports courts, and farm animals to feed, though individual sites are closely spaced.
Sebastopol Transit Parking Lot
This paved public transit parking lot in downtown Sebastopol offers convenient daytime access to local shops and parks but is subject to strict municipal overnight parking restrictions.
Skunk Creek Campground
Skunk Creek Campground is a primitive, hike-in and boat-in campground situated along the shores of Lake Sonoma.
Sonoma Coast Highway 1 Pullouts
A scenic coastal corridor along California Highway 1 between Jenner and Fort Ross, featuring several large gravel and paved pullouts perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. While these spots offer stunning sunset views, they are highly exposed to passing traffic and subject to strict local coastal overnight regulations. Large rigs will struggle to level or safely turn around in the tighter turnouts, and some locations are adjacent to loud highway cattle grates.
Sonoma County RV Park
An RV park located at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. The layout is a gravel parking lot with tightly spaced spots and minimal shade, functioning primarily as a convenient urban stopover for events or transit.
Sonoma County Spring Lake Regional Park
A beautiful regional park campground nestled under oak trees next to Spring Lake, offering a scenic escape just minutes from downtown Santa Rosa. Visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching on trails directly connecting to adjacent Trione-Annadel State Park.
State Park - Mannings Flat I
A primitive backcountry trail camp located along the scenic East Austin Creek. Ideal for hikers and backpackers seeking deep wilderness solitude in a redwood and oak forest.
State Park - Mannings Flat II
The second primitive backcountry site located further along East Austin Creek. Offers excellent wilderness isolation under the shade of coastal redwoods.
State Park - Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp Area
This scenic developed campground within Sonoma Coast State Park offers 21 walk-in campsites nestled inside a tranquil redwood grove. Visitors park in a spacious common area and walk a short distance of less than a quarter-mile to reach their secluded sites. No vehicle sleeping is allowed.
State Park - Willow Creek Environmental Camp Area
A tranquil walk-in environmental campground offering tent sites tucked into a grassy meadow along the Russian River. Access is via a narrow, winding gravel road leading to a vehicle parking lot. Campers must carry their gear from the parking lot to the campsites. There is no potable water on-site.
State Park - Wright's Beach Campground
A beautiful beachfront state park campground located just north of Bodega Bay. It offers standard campsites right on the shoreline along with designated enroute/overflow spaces for self-contained vehicles when the main campground is fully booked. Amenities include flush toilets and potable water, though filling RV water tanks is not permitted.
Stillwater Cove Regional Park Campground
A scenic, wooded county-run campground located inside Stillwater Cove Regional Park. Surrounded by towering redwoods, this facility offers standard campsites, hot coin-operated showers, potable water, and flush toilets. Its location along Highway 1 makes it an exceptional coastal overnight stopover.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
An exceptional state park campground offering spacious, shaded sites nestled in the scenic Sonoma Valley. Featuring extensive hiking trails, clean restrooms, hot showers, and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. Paved access makes it suitable for all rig types, though reservations are recommended on weekends.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Group Camp
A spacious group campground set within Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Sonoma County, surrounded by oak woodlands and grassy hillsides. It serves as an ideal base for large families or groups looking to explore the park's extensive hiking trail network, Sonoma Creek, and nearby peaks.
TA Parking
Paved commercial parking area located immediately off Highway 101 in Sonoma County, suitable for quick overnight stays with standard vehicle access.
The Garcia River Casino
Paved overnight parking is available at this casino lot for a nominal fee. Security patrols the area regularly, and guests must check in with security upon arrival to provide vehicle information and identification. The location is exceptionally quiet at night and offers access to indoor restrooms during business hours, along with dining options inside.
Thousand Trails Russian River
Wooded developed RV resort and campground situated near the Russian River. The property features hilly terrain with partial hookup sites, an onsite dump station, and quiet, sunny surroundings close to regional wineries.
Thumb Campground
Thumb Campground is a secluded walk-in and boat-in campsite located on a scenic peninsula of Lake Sonoma.
Tom King Trail Camp - Austin Creek SRA
A primitive, backcountry hike-in trail camp nestled in a redwood-forested canyon along Fox Mountain Fire Road in Austin Creek State Recreation Area.
Urban Stealth Parking (Cloverdale)
An urban neighborhood street zone located in Cloverdale. Street parking in residential zones requires highly low-profile vehicles and strict adherence to local curbside regulations.
Walmart - Rohnert Park
A commercial parking lot located near Highway 101. While historically utilized for quick overnight stops, official store policy and posted signs prohibit overnight parking.
Warm Springs Recreation Area
A scenic day-use recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Sonoma. Overnight camping and parking are strictly prohibited at this location.
Westside Regional Park Campground
Developed county campground situated directly on Bodega Harbor, popular for boaters and fishermen. Features paved hookups, restrooms, coin showers, and a marine boat launch.
Woodside Campground - Salt Point State Park
Woodside Campground offers wooded, peaceful campsites nestled in a coastal forest of pines and redwoods within Salt Point State Park. Featuring paved loops suitable for standard rigs, walk-in sites, potable water, and flush toilets, it provides excellent protection from heavy coastal winds and provides direct access to scenic ocean trails.
Woodside Campground - Salt Point State Park
A beautiful, forested campground located in Salt Point State Park. It offers paved sites set amidst a thick bishop pine forest, along with a walk-in hike and bike section. Amenities include clean flush toilets, drinking water, and picnic tables, though no showers or electric hookups are available. Paved roads make the main loop accessible for larger rigs.