Best camping near Petaluma
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Petaluma, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Via (Sonoma Developmental Center)
Good
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
The Sonoma Developmental Center camping area in California offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. There are nearby activities such as hiking and fishing…
Why 100: 202 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park
Good
13.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
The Sonoma County Fairgrounds RV Park is a popular camping area located in the state of California. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience enjoyable. The…
Why 100: 166 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Spring Lake Regional Park
Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Spring Lake Regional Park camping area is located in Sonoma County, California. The campground offers a range of amenities to make for a comfortable stay in the great outdoors…
Why 100: 175 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Olema Campground
Good
15.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Olema Campground is a scenic camping area located in the state of California. Situated in a beautiful coastal location, this campground offers a variety of amenities and…
Why 100: 94 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Orchard Hill Campground
Good
15.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Orchard Hill Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a stunning natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 100: 126 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Camp Taylor
Good
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Camp Taylor Camping Area in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 48 campsites. The campground is situated in a beautiful pine and fir forest with stunning views…
Why 100: 127 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Madrone Group Camp
Good
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Madrone Group Camp is a campground located in the state of California. Situated in a picturesque location, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. The…
Why 100: 125 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Good
15.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, located in California, offers a fantastic camping experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 100: 190 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Group Camp
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
Group Camp is a group-only campground located near Agua Caliente in California's wine country region. This facility is designed exclusively for organized group camping…
Why 100: 192 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Merganser Campground
Good
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 93°F
2 hike-in tent sites with view of Merganser Pond for reservation. Table & food locker at each site. Portable restroom nearby. No potable water. No trash service. Pack out all…
Why 100: 186 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Sky Campground
Good
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Sky Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. Situated in a serene environment, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience…
Why 100: 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Lawsons Landing
Good
16.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 62°F
Lawsons Landing is a campground located near Rohnert Park in Sonoma County, California. The facility accommodates both tent and RV camping, offering a rural setting in the…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Five Brooks Horse Camp
Good
17.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Five Brooks Horse Camp is a popular camping destination located in the Point Reyes National Seashore in California. The campground is situated in a beautiful redwood forest and…
Why 100: 118 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Hike and Bike Campsites in Campground
Good
18.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 72°F
Hike and Bike Campsites in China Camp State Park offers 32 tent camping sites near San Rafael, California. The campground charges a fee for overnight stays and provides access to…
Why 100: 354 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Coast Campground
Good
18.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 52°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Mild day · high 68°F
Coast Campground is located in the Point Reyes National Seashore of California and offers visitors a unique camping experience with stunning coastal views. The campground is…
Why 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Petaluma
The Petaluma area has 17 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Petaluma
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.