Boat-in Sites (Lake Sonoma)

We stayed for 2 nights with a small group at Broken Bridge campsite, and were really happy. While the description says it is a boat-in only site, we arrived by backpacking. The well-maintained trail from Rockpile Road at Lone Rock parking area was 3 miles and took us a couple of hours to navigate with backpacks on. Note that the hike involves is 1000 foot descent plus 300 foot climb; so be prepared for that much climbing on the way out. One short section of the trail was tricky to hike due to erosion. The best online map I saw was from Gaia GPS (https://www.gaiagps.com/) which accurately depicts the trails: descend from the archery range on the Oak Knoll Trail, then turn left on the Huff 'n Puff trail. The cutoff trail from "Huff 'n Puff" to Broken Bridge campsite is unmarked, however, and easy to miss, so pay close attention to the map to make sure you find the turn.
We also rented canoes from the marina, which took us a couple of hours to paddle to Broken Bridge campsite; the public boat ramp is probably just 5 minutes with a motorboat. The canoe ride had to navigate wake from many motorboats, which were significant but did not swamp the canoes. The campsite itself had two pit toilets that were well maintained; there were about 6 picnic tables. Campsite had several garbage cans, which had been emptied and lined with new trash can liners. The redwood glen was a beautiful location to make a campsite. Tent areas were not very level, so be prepared to sleep on a slope.

Campsites were covered in garbage scattered all over necessitating clean up prior to being able to set up camp.

The maps showing the locations of some of the campsites is not accurate, and some entire camps aren't in the right location.

The campsite numbers are messed up and people had problems figuring out what campsite they should camp in. Luckily people were cool and worked it out, but I could see it getting ugly quick when you boat all the way out there and someones in your campsite and your the one who has to tell them to pack up all their stuff and get out. (Recipe for a confrontation.)

Scenic spot. Very private. Bathrooms are bad though.

Great Lake very steep to campsite

it was not possible to reach the campsites due to low water level. This should be made clear when taking reservations, my money should be refunded.

Beautiful location, even after the fires. Old Sawmill Camp looks like it hasn’t been maintained in a while. It appears animals have gone through the trash cans and littered all over. Great camp sites overall with table and fire pit with grill. Would camp again!

Excellent visit as usual, unfortunately the trash service missed the garbage in falcons nest sites 8&9 so the trip began with some cleanup thanks to the racoons, lake was low but otherwise beautiful, especially in December

Stayed at Thumb both times, 2 nights in Nov. and 2 nights in Dec. The Nov stay the trash cans were full. Overall had a good time.