Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is 13 miles east of Santa Rosa in the shadow of 2,275-foot Bald Mountain. Visitors to the park often set off on a self-guided nature trail along Sonoma Creek. After winter rains hikers are rewarded with views of a 25-foot waterfall. Numerous other trails for hikers and horseback riders wind through the park. The non-profit Valley of the Moon Observatory Association provides year-round astronomy education and interpretation programs at the Robert Ferguson Observatory.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground contains 49 campsites for tents or small RVs or trailers. Campsites are located around a meadow near Sonoma Creek. The campground also includes a Group Campsite. Alcohol is not permitted in the campground.
Most campsites can be reserved. However, each day, they release first-come-first-serve sites at 10 AM. You can call and hold a first-come-first-serve site for the day of arrival over the phone with a credit card. (707) 833-5712
| Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground Basics | |
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| Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground Location: | 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd., Kenwood, CA |
| Elevation: | 1,200 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Santa Rosa - 13 miles, 30 minutes
Vallejo - 38 miles, 1 hour San Francisco - 59 miles, 2:20 |
| Number of Sites: | 49 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Team Sugarloaf for California State Parks |
| Sugarloaf Ridge Information | (707) 833-5712 |
| Reservations for Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground | |
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| Reservations available: | Reservations are available for most campsites. The reservation period is from March 15 through October 31. First-come, first-serve camping is from November 1 through March 14. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made up to 7 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | Trailers 24 feet, RVs 27 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | #6, 7, and 12 |
| Fees: | Standard and Walk-in sites - $35
Premium sites - $45 per night Plus $8 reservation fee |
| Campground Map: | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground Map |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Sugarloaf Ridge SP Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, many with food storage lockers; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground: | Stop by the Visitor Center open Friday evening through Sunday in the summer. WiFi is available at the Visitor Center. Set out on any of the local hiking trails. Go mountain biking on Stern Road, Bald Mountain Road, and several others. Go horseback riding on the designated trails. |
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Barn
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground's Group Campsite is located next to the Observatory. The site can accommodate up to 50 people and 20 vehicles. The partially shaded area has between 12 and 17 picnic tables, two portable toilets, and large BBQs. Several small horse corrals are at the site.
Fee: $165 per night (plus an $8 reservation fee)
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park has a great number of activities available to visitors. Campers at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Campground can take advantage of all of them.
Check California State Parks - Sugarloaf Ridge State Park for any campground updates.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
