Westside Regional Park
Rating- 7/10
Camp sites- 47, no hookups, large RVs, open all year
Water- yes
Garbage disposal- yes
Reservations- yes (707) 565 2267
Contact- Sonoma Regional Parks Department (707) 565 2267
Camp host- yes
Facilities- Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The restrooms have flush toilets, electrical outlets and coin operated showers. The campground has a dump station and boat ramp. All of the facilities are wheelchair accessible.
This campground is similar to the other campgrounds surrounding Bodega Bay; however there is a little more vegetation around the Westside campsites, thus the higher rating. It is situated on the west shore of the bay. Because of its close proximity to the Bay Area reservations are a must in the summer and on weekends all year long.
Positives- close to the ocean and Bodega bay with a boat ramp
Negatives- very crowded in the summer and on weekends
How to get there- From Bodega Bay drive north on Highway 1 for about one half a mile, turn left on West Shore Road and continue for two miles to the campground.
Local Attractions- Bodega Bay, multiple beautiful beaches to the immediate north
Activities- boating, fishing 30
3 Bodega Dunes
Rating- 7/10
Camp sites- 98, RVs to 31 feet, no hookups, open all year
Water- yes
Garbage disposal-yes
Reservations- yes 1-
800 444- 7275 or www.parks.ca.gov.
Contact- California State Parks 1 707 875 3483
Camp host- yes
Facilities- Each campsite has a picnic table, food cupboard and fire ring with grill. The Campground has restrooms with flush toilets and coin operated showers; it also has a dump station.
This campground is located on the east edge of a series of large sand dunes; thus, the campground is a fair distance from the ocean. Many of the campsites are in the open and literally, in the sand. However, a number of the campsites, such as #45, have been situated under the large cypress trees that populate the area. These campsites, which are shielded from the sun and wind, offer a great deal of privacy and are very desirable.
The sand dunes face miles of beach for walking and horseback riding. Party boats are available in Bodega Bay for salmon fishing, in season, and rock fishing all year long.
Because of its close proximity to the Bay Area, this is a very popular campground. Thus, reservations are a must for the summer months and for weekends all year long.
Positives- close to ocean, some very nice campsites
Negatives- very crowded much of the year
How to get there- The campground is one mile north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1.
Local Attractions- Bodega Bay, multiple beautiful beaches to the immediate north
Activities- party boating for salmon and rockfish, horseback riding, hiking along the beach 32
4 Wright’s Beach
Rating- 10/10
Camp sites- 30, no hookups, RVs to 27 feet, open all year
Water- yes
Garbage disposal- yes
Reservations- yes 1-800 444- 7275 or www.parks.ca.gov.
Contact- California State Parks 1 707 875 3483
Camp host- yes
Facilities- Each Campsite has a picnic table, food cupboard and fire ring with grill. The restrooms have flush toilets and are wheelchair accessible.
This is a very popular campground and, at $45 a night, it is the most expensive in the area. About half of the campsites, the $45 a night ones, are situated so that you back your rig right up to the edge of the beach. Although these campsites are arranged in a parallel fashion within a few yards of each other, they provide more privacy than you would think because of the unique way the shrubbery has been planted between the campsites. In any case, these campsites are much prized by RVers and nearly always are occupied. Therefore, if you want to be right on the beach in this campground, you must make a reservation well in advance of your visit.
On the other hand, the campsites that are not on the beach (the $25 ones) are still pretty nice and one or more of them are likely to be available in the off season and during week days in the winter months.
This extensive beach is great for hiking and one can fish from the shore for perch in the summer. Party boats for salmon in the spring and rockfish all year long are available in Bodega Bay.
Positives- Campsites right on the beach
Negatives- the campsites are close together
How to get there- The campground is six miles north of Bodega Bay on Highway 1
Local Attractions- Bodega Bay, multiple beautiful beaches (Goat Rock is especially nice) and rocky coves in the immediate area
Activities- fishing, hiking, whale watching 34
5 Fort Ross State Historic Park: Reef Campground
Rating- 3/10
Campsites- 20, no hookups, RVs to 18 feet, open March to November
Water- yes
Garbage disposal- yes
Reservations- no
Contact- California department of Parks 1 707 875 3483
Camp host- no
Facilities- each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. The restrooms have vault toilets.
