Lake Sonoma Boat-in Sites
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Peak season (April 1 through September 30) requires 2-night minimum on weekends and 3-night minimum on holiday weekends. Some sites may be temporarily inaccessible during periods of low water levels.
Heat Advisory issued October 8 at 9:57AM PDT until October 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Hot conditions with maximum temperatures in the mid-90s to near 105. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts likely in some health systems, heat-sensitive industries and infrastructure.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 1:03PM PDT until October 14 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.2 ft above normal (7.06 ft MLLW) at 11:50 AM Saturday 10/10, 1.2 ft above normal (7.08 ft MLLW) at 12:18 PM Sunday 10/11, 1.2 ft above normal (7.03 ft MLLW) at 12:46 PM Monday 10/12, 1.1 ft above normal (6.90 ft MLLW) at 1:14 PM Tuesday 10/13, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.72 ft MLLW) at 1:46 PM Wednesday 10/14. These predictions include up to 0.9 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
About
Lake Sonoma's boat-in campsites are spread across 15 primitive campgrounds with approximately 109 individual sites along the lake's shoreline. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the sites are accessible only by boat or hiking trail with no vehicle access. Each campsite features a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern holder. Vault toilets are provided at the campgrounds but no potable water is available, so campers must bring their own water supply. The lake sits in the coastal foothills of Sonoma County with typical Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers averaging in the upper 90s and cool, foggy, wet winters. World-famous vineyards surround the area. Recreation opportunities include boating, swimming, fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, sunfish, and native rainbow trout. Hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders can explore miles of trails along the shoreline. During peak season (April 1 through September 30), weekend reservations require a 2-night minimum stay, with 3-night minimums for holiday weekends including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Be aware of steep and slippery hillside conditions, wasps and yellowjackets at some sites, and rattlesnakes in the area. California law requires children under 13 to wear lifejackets on moving vessels.
Directions
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| lakesonoma@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 431-4533 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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