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Camp at Bodega Dunes Campground
Bodega Bay, California
These kind of getaways shouldn't be planned many weeks before the trip. So we didn't booked a campground. And from this experience we learn that you don't have to reserve a campground. Just go there - don't panic when you see campground is full sign in the entrance. There are always available spots in there.This is great getaway. Don't plan, just leave the city! The campground is not actually o...
Salmon Creek State Beach
Sonoma County, California
Salmon Creek State Beach located is located just off Highway 1, north of Bodega, California. This beach has a parking lot and restroom on the cliff side, just a short walk down to the beach.
DogsBoth North and South Salmon Creek sections of the state beach are not dog friendly due to the Federal protection of snowy plovers (birds) that live at the beach. Dogs are permitted on-leash at nearby ...
Doran Beach Trail
Bodega Bay, California
4.02 mi
/ 75 ft gain
Doran Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bodega Bay, California.
Bodega Head Nature Trail
Bodega Bay, California
4.7
1.67 mi
/ 121 ft gain
Sitting west of the San Andrea fault, the Bodega Head is a massive chunk of granite from the Salinian Block, a geological terrane that contains Point Reyes and the Farallon Islands, and shares its origins with the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Head itself having been carried hundreds of miles to the northwest as the Pacific and North American plates move past each other.Located in the 17 mile lo...
Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access
Bodega Bay, California
1.26 mi
/ 203 ft gain
Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bodega Bay, California.
Camp at Wright's Beach Campground
Bodega Bay, California
/ 32 ft gain
This campground is defined by the scenery: rugged headlands, craggy coastlines, natural arches, and quiet coves.Wright's Beach Campground features primitive camping - basic tent sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and amazing ocean views. This is a great location for Bay Area campers who want to get out of the bustling city for a weekend. Secluded sites are very helpful for relaxation. Runnin...
Kortum Trail
Sonoma County, California
9.27 mi
/ 968 ft gain
The Kortum Trail in the Sonoma Coast State Park connects Goat Rock with Wrights Beach, winding along the top of the sea cliffs and affording incredible views of the California Coast and its numerous sea rocks and arches.
To get there take the Pacific Coast Highway / Highway 1 to either Wright's Beach or the Goat Rock Parking lot overlooking the Russian River (not the lower one next to Goat Ro...
LandPaths Grove of Old Trees
Occidental, California
5.0
0.7 mi
/ 92 ft gain
The Grove of Old trees is a privately-owned preserve in Western Sonoma County that is open to the public year round. It is not large, only about 33 acres, but it makes a wonderful spot to go on a walk and to soak in the beauty of the redwoods.
To get there from downtown Occidental, drive West up Coleman Valley Road towards the coast until it turns into Joy Road. Continue on Joy Road for about...
Red Hill
Sonoma County, California
4.8
4.73 mi
/ 981 ft gain
Park in the Shell Beach parking lot, north of Bodega Bay proper but just south of Goat Rock State Beach on Highway 1. Cross the road to pick up the Dr. David C. Joseph Memorial Trail heading up away from the ocean. Follow the trail, staying right toward Red Hill. (The trail forks off down Pomo Canyon, which is another nice day hike although it lacks the views offered by Red Hill.) The path wind...
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Guerneville, California
AutoCamp Russian River
Our Russian River property includes fully appointed Airstream campers, luxurious canvas tents, and a handcrafted Shelton Hut, all with pl...
From $149 / night
Point Reyes Station, California
Point Reyes National Seashore Campground
Overview
From its thunderous ocean breakers crashing against rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hi...
From $20 / night
Liberty Glen Campground
Liberty Glen (Lake Sonoma)
Overview
Liberty Glen Campground is located at the top of Rockpile Road overlooking Lake Sonoma. A short 45-minute drive north of Santa R...
Geyserville, California
Warm Springs Rec Area
Overview
Warm Springs Recreation Area is a day-use park located at Lake Sonoma, which is just a 45 minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a...
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