Michael
Hey! What are some of the best lakeside RV (full hook up) Campsites in Nor Cal? I have tried researching, but I'd prefer peoples experiences. Also, it would be great if it had jet ski rentals and lots of amenities near by. I'm planning a trip this coming July and need to get it coordinated soon. Your answer is highly appreciated.
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I don't have direct RV experience. However, I suggest that you try Lake Sonoma & Warm Springs Dam area for both jet ski rentals & RV hookup camping. This would be in the Geyserville & Cloverdale areas.
The sites I saw included comments, both positive & negative from campers, including the risk from ticks. (If you get a tick, save it in a jar with lid when you remove it for further testing. It is a risk in Northern California. Also, you might try taking a salt water bath & inspect for ticks carefully each night. I doubt that one area is any other when it comes to ticks. Besides, you can get them out camping or you may get them just as easily from your own backyard, depending on where you live or if you have animals bringing them in. When camping or hiking, though, use some caution regarding ticks & snakes when it comes to sitting on a rock or a log.
You might also try the Clear Lake area in Lake County. However, you'll have considerably more windy roads getting there, while the Lake Sonoma area might be closer to the freeway. One campground near the freeway was given as easy for quick trips into town for supplies while having little awareness of the freeway while camping.
There are other camping areas in Sonoma County, such as at the ocean, in the redwoods, such as near Armstrong Redwoods State Park, both in the park & just outside the park (privately owned), & Austin Creek area, all near the Russian River. You may also want to ask around to find someone who's savvy about directing you to secret locations for wild blackberries around side roads & creeks. While it would give you a very rural feel to it, with plenty of beautiful plants in the undergrowth, I'm doubtful that they have the full RV hookup, though you might make inquiries at the private campgrounds outside the park itself. My visiting relatives liked the lower rates at one while they were camping with their tent trailer, as compared to inside the state park.
However, I first gave Lake Sonoma due to your desire for full RV hookup & for jet ski rentals. The main drawback, though, is that you'll be in a much hotter area near Cloverdale & Geyserville than in the Russian River & the coastal areas, where you'll receive the evening cool downs from nature's air conditioning coming from the coast. Also, you may love the beautiful canopy from the redwoods near the Russian River. Just don't expect it to be the boating or lake experience that you're wanting. Boating on the Russian River is more oriented toward canoes.
If you want a variety of things to do beyond lakeside & camping, you may prefer Sonoma County to Lake County, which may have fewer things to do besides on the lake. I would associate it with the more rural & isolated experience, although you could drive into Calistoga for hot springs, spas, fine dining, & charm.
I don't have direct RV experience. However, I suggest that you try Lake Sonoma & Warm Springs Dam area for both jet ski rentals & RV hookup camping. This would be in the Geyserville & Cloverdale areas.
The sites I saw included comments, both positive & negative from campers, including the risk from ticks. (If you get a tick, save it in a jar with lid when you remove it for further testing. It is a risk in Northern California. Also, you might try taking a salt water bath & inspect for ticks carefully each night. I doubt that one area is any other when it comes to ticks. Besides, you can get them out camping or you may get them just as easily from your own backyard, depending on where you live or if you have animals bringing them in. When camping or hiking, though, use some caution regarding ticks & snakes when it comes to sitting on a rock or a log.
You might also try the Clear Lake area in Lake County. However, you'll have considerably more windy roads getting there, while the Lake Sonoma area might be closer to the freeway. One campground near the freeway was given as easy for quick trips into town for supplies while having little awareness of the freeway while camping.
There are other camping areas in Sonoma County, such as at the ocean, in the redwoods, such as near Armstrong Redwoods State Park, both in the park & just outside the park (privately owned), & Austin Creek area, all near the Russian River. You may also want to ask around to find someone who's savvy about directing you to secret locations for wild blackberries around side roads & creeks. While it would give you a very rural feel to it, with plenty of beautiful plants in the undergrowth, I'm doubtful that they have the full RV hookup, though you might make inquiries at the private campgrounds outside the park itself. My visiting relatives liked the lower rates at one while they were camping with their tent trailer, as compared to inside the state park.
However, I first gave Lake Sonoma due to your desire for full RV hookup & for jet ski rentals. The main drawback, though, is that you'll be in a much hotter area near Cloverdale & Geyserville than in the Russian River & the coastal areas, where you'll receive the evening cool downs from nature's air conditioning coming from the coast. Also, you may love the beautiful canopy from the redwoods near the Russian River. Just don't expect it to be the boating or lake experience that you're wanting. Boating on the Russian River is more oriented toward canoes.
If you want a variety of things to do beyond lakeside & camping, you may prefer Sonoma County to Lake County, which may have fewer things to do besides on the lake. I would associate it with the more rural & isolated experience, although you could drive into Calistoga for hot springs, spas, fine dining, & charm.
Camping spot location help in Northern California??
Brownies..
In the first or second week of April my Sorority Sisters and I are going on a camping retreat and I need to find a location.
It has to be in the middle some where from CHICO, CA, FRESNO, CA and SAN JOSE, CA, so it's equal traveling distance for everyone. Cabin are a plus! however we are totally cool with bring our own tents. and it has to have a body of water..LOL.. Thanks in advance for all your help.
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healdsburg,ca. the russian river runs through and there's a campground there and canoes and kayaks to rent. go to riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
we take a big family trip there every couple of years and always have a blast.
healdsburg,ca. the russian river runs through and there's a campground there and canoes and kayaks to rent. go to riversedgekayakandcanoe.com
we take a big family trip there every couple of years and always have a blast.
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