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Boat-In Sites (Lake Sonoma)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — GEYSERVILLE · California · Lake Sonoma
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake Sonoma |
| Location | GEYSERVILLE · California · Lake Sonoma · 38.70833, -123.00000 · Map |
| Sites | 108 public sites counted from the federal listing — 105 boat in; 2 hike to; 1 group standard area nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 108 sites Water hookups at 0 of 108 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 108 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 108 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 108 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 707-431-4533 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-24.
From the official listing
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.
Recreation The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for large and smallmouth bass, catfish and sunfish. A small native population of rainbow trout exists in the waters as well.
Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders enjoy exploring several miles of trails that meander along the shoreline. Facilities The lake hosts 108 boat-in campsites. Some sites lie close to the lake's ski zones while others are in more secluded regions perfect for fishing or swimming. Boaters who wish to camp/sleep on their boats may anchor anywhere within the park, but boats must be equipped with anchor lights. If boaters wish to tie up to the shore, they must be at one of the designated campgrounds.
Natural Features Lake Sonoma is nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California. The area typically has cool, foggy, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Temperatures average in the upper 90s during the summer with short periods of higher heat.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Boat-In Sites (Lake Sonoma)
GEYSERVILLE · California · Lake Sonoma
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | GEYSERVILLE · California · Lake Sonoma |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 108 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233431 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.