We called today wanting more information about the club and do the three day stay they advertise on…read moretheir website. Instead of being given information we were told the stay was for people that are signing up and to try the Rv campground up the street. I was surprised since they have so many great reviews and disappointed we didn't get the opportunity to try it out.

We purchased a 17ft trailer a couple years ago and want to start using it more but we usually don't…read moreknow far in advance when we can go. We heard about Duncans Mills Camping Club so reached out to the owner for a trial stay. We were able to book a two night stay for the same week. We arrived and were greeted by Tina, who helped us pick a good spot for our trailer that was near the river and close to bathrooms and other amenities. The site was large and flat which made backing our trailer in very easy. It had a fire pit, grill, and picnic table. It was a short walk to the river's edge and beach which also had a huge grass are that you could sit on near the river. We took a great hike which was less than 2 miles from the campground where we hiked up to a ridge and could see the ocean. After the hike my husband used the very large hot tub. We didn't use the family area or adult area but looked at it. It had games, books, pool table and other things to do. The fitness room was on the back side of the building and had enough equipment to do a good workout. We went midweek so there were not very many campers so it was very quiet and peaceful. Only thing we had to watchout for was poison oak. The staff was there cutting it back in many sites. All in all it was a great stay. Staff was friendly and available for questions, facilities were good (bathroom was very clean and spacious), and campsites were large. We got the information while we were there about joining the club and are seriously considering it due to it's close proximity to bay area, amenities, flexibility of booking sites and cost if we will use it as much as we are hoping to.

We recently came for our second RV trip here this past week and loved it as much as the first time…read more For our first time, we stayed at 60E for dry camping. It was nicely located with good shade during peak heat hours. No matter where you stay, the river is walking accessible and there is day parking if you need to transport bigger things like your canopy and water toys, etc. This time around, we chose to stay at E since our trip was longer and we wanted the full hookups and have a fenced area for our dogs. It's a great site if you have kids since it is right across from a playground. Since E wasn't available for our whole trip, we moved over to a standard RV site (water, electric, no sewage) for our last night. We were originally assigned A but staff were super helpful and flexible in allowing us to change to C1 which had better shade for the 92 degree forecast of the day. We also set up a tent for the evening and slept under the stars. It was perfect! Our in-laws also came for part of the trip and stayed in a cute cottage (beds only). Casini is awesome because there are so many different options for lodging that you can definitely find what works best for you and your family. The river is so refreshing on a hot day. Keep in mind the floor is gravelly/pebbly, so I would recommend water shoes for the best comfort. They also have golf carts and other water play things to rent. The general store is stocked very well so if you forget something, it's highly likely to be available there. They also have events scheduled through the week. Not sure if it changes, but I noticed Tuesday was pretty full of events - ice cream social, tractor ride, and movie night.

Casini Ranch Family Campground is a very clean, well-maintained campground with plenty of…read moreactivities for families, and the Russian River is just a short walk away. We stayed in an RV site and had an enjoyable time overall. One thing to note is that pricing trends on the higher side, especially if you have more than the standard four people in your group. However, there are several convenient amenities available, including on-site propane fills, firewood delivery, and four EV charging stations. The EV chargers were particularly convenient and cost about $30 for an 8-hour charging session. The campground does an excellent job creating activities for younger children. Between the jump pad, animals to feed, movie nights, ice cream socials, river access, basketball courts, and open spaces to play, it's easy to see why families come here in big numbers. Teenagers may find there are fewer activities specifically geared toward their age group, but there is still plenty to keep them occupied. My two teenage children had never kayaked before, and renting kayaks on the Russian River ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The shower and restroom facilities were also very clean and well-maintained. We only used the shower facility near the beach access area, but it was in excellent condition. Showers are coin-operated and cost four quarters for six minutes, with each additional quarter adding 1.5 minutes of shower time. The general store was well-stocked with camping essentials, and the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. One thing I appreciated was the variety of camping options available. Whether you're looking for a simple tent site, a full-hookup RV site, a group area, or a more upgraded setup with amenities like gazebos and BBQs, there seems to be something for just about every style of camper and budget. Our site had full hookups, and everything worked as expected. For those staying in sites without sewer connections, there are convenient dump stations on the property. River access is one of the campground's strongest features. Getting down to the Russian River is easy, and the shoreline has a very gradual, shallow entry that makes it especially appealing for families with younger children. As always, parents should supervise their kids around water, but there is plenty of room for children to play and explore safely. AT&T cell service was excellent throughout our stay. The campground also offers free Wi-Fi, although we never needed to use it. This is definitely a family-oriented campground. Thursday night was peaceful, quiet, and relaxing. Once the weekend crowd arrived on Friday, the atmosphere became much more active. One thing future visitors should be aware of is the large number of children riding bikes and moving throughout the campground. Drivers and pedestrians alike should stay alert, as kids frequently dart across roads and campsites. We also found that quiet hours were not enforced as strictly as advertised. Beginning around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, groups of children were already riding bikes and making enough noise to wake nearby campers. Sunday morning was somewhat better--perhaps everyone was a little more tired after a busy weekend--but it was still noticeably louder than what we expected during posted quiet hours. Overall, Casini Ranch knows exactly what it is: a family campground. If you're looking for a quiet, adults-focused camping experience, a busy summer weekend may not be the best fit. If you're bringing children and want easy river access, clean facilities, plenty of activities, and a campground that caters to families, it's easy to see why so many people return year after year. Despite a few frustrations with early morning noise, we had a great stay and would happily come back. I would still rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

November 10-13, 2025 - Sonoma Coast…read more Updating my review to report that Yelp fixed the location on their site. Yay!!!

This is listed as a campground, and it is by all specifics, but for us.... we had just traveled…read morethere for the day as a beach to watch the sunset. My girlfriend and I were looking for a quiet, serene, not as heavily traveled or crowded beach to soak our toes and spend some quality time together and this was the perfect setting for that! The views are amazing. You don't have to walk for miles and climb down some jagged hill. It's a nice pleasant trail out to the water, easy parking access and clean restroom facilities nearby if needed. I can't wait to return here for some more -- Vitamin Sea!

Great family campground. They have a large field for games. Water access can be a climb down a…read morehill or you just load up and grab a spot at Johnsons beach across the river. Also close enough to walk into town for coffee or whatever. Owners are super nice, already booked again for next year.

I didn't want to leave a review because I want this place to stay a hidden gem but it would be so…read moreselfish not to give them a shout out!! This is one of my favorite campgrounds I've ever been to!!! Kelly and Mikal treat their guests like family. From the first time I called Kelly was so kind and helpful. I have been numerous times now and it feels like going to a little slice of heaven each time. It's clean, beautiful, quiet, and they live on site so if there's an issue they are there to help! The sites are spread out and spacious so you won't have someone right on top of you. The sites are kept up so nicely and the campground itself is simply gorgeous. The bathrooms are clean, there are several free showers, and there is firewood for sale as well. The town of Guerneville itself is only five minutes away, and there are tons of cute little shops as well as a major grocery store. There are darling little art galleries, clothing stores, bakeries, ice cream shops, coffee shops, etc. The ocean is only a 25 minute drive down the road. There are endless little beaches to stop at, as well as numerous little beachside towns with restaurants and coffee shops. You can spend a whole day exploring highway 1, then head back to your campsite to relax. I feel so lucky to only live 3 hours away and be able to head there any time I want. I'm so grateful to Kelly and Mikal for being so accommodating and kind.

My friends and I were originally going to go to Pomo Canyon, until we realized they were closed,…read moredue to construction. Then we happened to come upon Willow Creek. We left on a Friday morning, around 10ish, and the drive, from the East Bay, to this place was about two hours. Getting there was a bit hard. There was no sign to tell you where it was. So we missed our entrance by a little bit. It's before driving over the bridge and a restaurant, and you would have to make a right turn. Then you drive along a one way road for another 5-10 minutes and you will see a sign, directing you to the campgrounds. After arriving there, since this was our first time at Willow Creek, we had no idea where to pay/sign in, since it is a self-registration. We talked with a couple that stayed the night before and he was very helpful. There's a sign near the tree where you would have to take a slip, fill out that form, place the money inside and place it in a compartment where the ranger will then check it. It's $25/night and $8/vehicle. There are 11 campsites to choose from. Each, which are roughly a couple of feet from each other. Some are out near the walk-way, while a few others are in an enclosed area. The 11th campsite is about a mile from the parking area. We ended up with campsite 10, and it was such a hassle carrying all of our things over. We made about 4 trips, each, since we were staying for 3 days and 2 nights. We got all settled in, and explored the area. Each campsite has their own picnic table and a fire pit. There are only two pit toilets, which were less than 3 minutes walk from each other. Trees were every where, of course, and is close to a tree of mountains. You can find all kinds of creatures living there. Insects, amphibians, reptiles, deers, cows, coyotes, etc. It didn't seem like there were rangers there, so it felt as if you camped out with no authorities there. We chatted with a few other campers there, and they were really cool. Gave us some helpful information about things, on account of being first-time campers. Overall, this is a pretty decent place for a last minute camping trip. I'm not sure if I will come back though.

Beautiful camp site. Quiet and peaceful. We stayed in site #3 which can't be seen from the main…read morepath and has its own trail to the river and a beautiful rocky beach. The bathrooms are well maintained and the campground is mowed and maintained as well. We saw many animals including quail, deer, river otters, water fowl, a fox and had a racoon ransack some of our things left out on the table. The site has a fire pit, grill and picnic table. We stayed for 3 nights. The only draw back was the run in we had with a cougar/mountain lion/bob cat on our last night on the way to the bathrooms. I hid in the bathroom while my boyfriend scared it off so we could get back to our site. We left the next morning.

Nothing like the Sonoma Coast State Parks! Sun, sips, and…read moresensational views! Summer days spent lounging on the beautiful shores of Sonoma Coast State Park have my heart. From the ocean waves at Wrights Beach to cozy camping nights under a starlit sky, every moment feels like a dreamy road trip adventure.

We had so much fun here! Salmon creek is here which is a shallow lake with a stream that runs into…read morethe ocean. We literally spent hours here just wading in the water and having fun. It was a little hard to get down with our tent and our supplies but well worth the effort.

I rarely ever post reviews. But I was in such a desperate situation today. We got a flat tire and…read morehad no cell reception or data. We found Alona and her shop. She is such a kind and generous person. She allowed me to use her WiFi, her phone, and let me and my kids wait for hours while our tow truck came. While waiting we got to see the plants and items she sells at her shop. She has beautiful hand crafted items as well as plants that are clearly very healthy and well cared for. Each plant was in a unique mug surrounded by sea glass or tiny sea stars. She has very neat antiques and even handmade crocheted items. I got to see her building some of her artwork made of natural materials like driftwood and abalone shells. She gifted my children a book and other things to keep them occupied while we were stranded. She has such a beautiful heart and beautiful store. It's definitely worth a stop by.

What a wonderful plant shop!!! So many unique and and amazing plants and cacti! I went back twice…read more:) I love the special touch of stones and shells from the beach, in the pots with the plants. The lady who helped me was very friendly and had personally put together 10 clay pots of little cacti that was I wanting to bring home with me. I also bought a few other bigger plants - it was hard to choose. I was very impressed with everything there!! Thank you so much! I will definitely be back and mention your store to everyone :)

We went to the Monte Rio Park on 9610 Main St Monte Rio.the signage is beyond horrible. We ended up…read moreby a large parking lot where their is a coffee shop, a wonderful neighborhood garden and paths along the river. A helpful perdón told us where the park entrance was located and we drove there since the signage is horrible from both directions. There is very limited parking, a porta bn potty and a picnic table. A sign warns you about a very steep path which has no handrails but the site is very quiet and beautiful.

2021 summer: algae floating everywhere, underwater, in water, above water. At first sight I felt…read moregrossed out. There are signs that warn dogs children and adults not to touch the algae. Hopefully it is better other years. Not sure how it is normally. The space is large and roomy for everyone to spread out. I enjoyed it. Food service is friday thru Sunday only. Water is deeper as you walk further away. Maybe 5 feet in the middle. I didn't go all the way to the other side. Plenty of parking. If you're carrying a lot be ready to haul the heavy items for a while at the same time walking on rocks. No lifeguards, make sure kids have life jackets if they tend to wander off. I love a good day in the water and sun so I'm happy anywhere I can do that.

The Sonoma Coast near Jenner was a nice stop during our trip. We weren't completely blown away, but…read moreit was still a pleasant place to visit and take in the scenery. The coastline is rugged and peaceful, and it was really cool to see the seal nursery - lots of seals lounging and playing, which was definitely the highlight. Jenner has a quiet, calm vibe, making it a good spot to get some fresh air, take photos, and enjoy a low-key coastal view. Overall, a nice experience if you're already in the area.

I solo adventured to Sonoma Coast State Park in approximately 2018. I was looking for a beach a…read morenice drive away from where I was living in the East San Francisco Bay Area and had found this site listed on the California State Parks website. I went exploring around a large rock named Goat Rock. I did not see any of the hoofed ungulates on my visit. To the south of Goat Rock, the beach was a little narrowed with occasional pieces of rounded sea glass and intact mussel shells. I picked one of the shells up and noticed a faint violet color. It was one of those light phenomena where exposure to light drains the color from the shell, meaning the next day the faint violet color was gone. Parking was limited and I was fortunate to arrived before the masses. There were not any trees for shade on the beach, though the cool of the water on my feet did provide reprieve from the warmth for my feet.

Unexpected turn to get into this parking lot. Plenty of parking…read more It's a bit of a trek through a trail amongst tall grass and in between trees, where it will then open up to the ocean! You had to earn it Pretty serene and peaceful here. Many rocks of all shapes to be found, find some good flat round ones for rock skipping on the water

Wow, this is now one of our favorite places to camp. We love that it is not a huge campground…read more It's a short walk to the lovely beach. It's cool there are bike-in sites as well- I chatted with a few cyclists who came through. Several hikes to choose from. We chose the waterfall hike which was outstanding. Did I mention there are wild bunnies to be seen? Know there is no wi-fi service (which is a good thing when camping). But for urgent matters you can receive service at the ranger station.