Boat-in Sites (Lake Sonoma)

Awesome quiet camping sites

Lake Sonoma was lovely. It was our first time camping at Lake Sonoma, so we were going in blind. The site we reserved had a very small tent pad, and had a very steep drop to the side. We made it work, and actually ended up really enjoying it because we were able to watch some unusual bird activity one morning right from our tent - about 30 woodpeckers and other birds feeding on an insect hatch.

We originally thought we would pitch two tents, but when we realized how small the tent pad was we had to go back to the launch (where there is cell service) and reserve a second camp site. Lesson learned, but none the less we really enjoyed our stay.

It is a great campground but there was a lot of trash all over the campground that we had to clean up.

Beautiful lake and short boat in ride. I went after 4th of July and the grounds were full of trash and the bathrooms were very dirty. I’m guessing if you go when there hasn’t been a holiday it would be better kept.

This was an unusual solo experience. The shoreline campsites of Lake Sonoma are familiar to me, but I know them from mountain biking the Lake Sonoma trail system.

The campsites here are next to the shire and have flat tent sites on them with a fire pit and metal picnic tables

The pit toilet was cleaned and had plenty of paper.

The thing that is not nice about Lake Sonoma during high season are the power boaters who seemingly drunkenly ply the waters with every variety of music at the. Loudest Possible VOLUME!

This didn't stop until past 9pm on the water and about 10:30 from the next campsite over (who came in with two boats).

After that it was wonderful.

Also there was a lot of trash in the campsite due to previous bad campers and evidence of drunken activities.

Love this spot! Madrone 4-5-6 are perfect as it has coverage. 1-2-3 are not covered at all so I'd priority 4-5-6.

It's like 50 yard hike up a hill but totally doable, just took some time/muscle to get all our gear off the boat and up to sites. But great because it has two long benches connected so we could eat together.

Decent flat areas for tent setup and the bathroom was uphill away from all the sights which was nice.

A night little spot to jump off into the water as well.

I'd recommend!

I lost my grandmothers WW2 wedding band while swimming near to SK01 site. It’s a rose gold thick band. Please if you find it, we’ll talk reward. (Ana . Maynich @ gmail) this ring means a world to me. Also, this is one of my favorite boat in sites! Highly recommend it.

We’ve camped two spots in the last month and had to kick people out of our site each time. We get there after work on Friday and want to set up and chill and have to wait for people to tear down and move. Plus, it’s very awkward. Also, this last visit, the toilets were full. Otherwise, it was peaceful.

The Troop had a great camp out and will plan to go back again in the fall. Thank you.

Campsites were very clean, well stocked, and had a nice mix of shade and open sky.