Overview

Lake Sonoma's Boat-In Sites are scattered around beautiful Lake Sonoma, only a 45-minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a two-hour drive from San Francisco.

BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND

World famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the area's extensive trail network.

Facilities

Natural Features

Recreation

Important Notices

• ATTENTION: BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND

  • All Boat-In campgrounds at Lake Sonoma are accessible only via the water, or by trails

  • Visitors must have a boat to access the campgrounds by water, there are no transportation services offered at Lake Sonoma

  • Some boat-in campsites are also accessible by backpacking, all campsites are several miles from the nearest trailheads with elevation changes.

  • For questions about camping at Lake Sonoma, please contact the visitor center at 707-431-4533

• Potential Hazards can be present at Boat-In Sites, exercise caution and safety

  • Campgrounds are located on hillsides, steep and slippery conditions can exist

  • Wasps / Yellowjackets are known to be present at some campsites. Keep trash and all foodstuffs contained and separated from cooking and gathering areas

  • Rattlesnakes and other wildlife do live in the Lake Sonoma area, use caution when camping. do not approach wildlife.

  • Please report dangerous or aggressive wildlife interactions to Park Rangers or the Lake Sonoma Visitor Center at 707-431-4533

• Other Visitor Information:

  • Per California Law, all children under 13 years old must wear a appropriate size and type of lifejacket while on board any moving recreational vessel.

  • Please recreate responsibly and practice Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles while camping at our primitive boat in sites at all time to help keep our park clean.

    • For more information, speak to a Park Ranger, visit the Visitor Center, or on the web at https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ to learn more about responsible recreation

    • Per USACE Regulations, campers are required to maintain a clean campsite throughout their stay, failure to do so may result in citation.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

  • Reservations: Reservations can be made up to 6 month(s) in advance for single sites, and 12 month(s) for group sites. 

    • During the Peak Recreation Season (April 1 - September 30) there is a minimum 2 night stay on weekends, and 3 nights stay on holiday weekends ( Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day)

  • Confirmation Number: When camping, please write the reservation number (And no other personal information, including name or dates) on a paper and place visibly on all associated vehicle dashboards

Available Activities

• SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
• WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
• HIKING - Hiking
• FISHING - Fishing
• CAMPING - Camping
• BOATING - Marina

Directions

Take Highway 101 north of San Francisco to the town of Healdsburg and exit on Dry Creek Road. Travel west 11 miles to reach the visitor center on the right. The public boat ramp is 1.5 miles further up the road.

Contact Information

Phone: 707-431-4533

Rental Options

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