Love this Place - Great Opportunity to fish, water ski, swim, and enjoy family time. My friends and…read moreI had a blast renting a speed boat and waterskiing. The price is reasonable and a great escape on a hot summer day. The boat launch and parking is only $5.00!!! WOW - Double WoW!!

8/16/19-8/18/19. This review is for the Liberty Glen campgrounds; I reserved a double site for a…read moregroup of 14 and chose Loop B 63... where there is 3 smelly Porta potties and the water was so hard to locate that we thought there was no accessible water in the whole Loop B, (we used our own water). We ended up finding the water on the last day when we were packing, it's a long white tube with a green lever a few feet behind the garbage can where the grass/dirt are. Almost all of their restrooms were locked. Their website says there's warm shower, yes, only at Loop C (but watch out! My sister showered in one of the stalls in the women's restroom and it was cold water). Their website says there's toilets, yes, in loop C. The campsite itself is not too bad; it was spacious, and we had both shade and sun. And Yes, Yellow Jackets everywhere. FYI- Lake Sonoma/beach is a private facility and they charge $10 for parking. All and all, it wasn't too bad and even the first timers said they'll go camping again... just maybe at a different campground.

I spent my childhood at Pine Grove when Roberta and Bob ("Bingo Bob") owned the place and loved…read moreevery minute of it. I was a local kid who worked my summer jobs cleaning cabins, then at the pool snack bar and then, finally, at the coveted lifeguard position at the two pools. All the "city kids" would come every summer and I had my "summer friends" when I wasn't in school. It was magical. I now live in San Diego and my children can't understand that magic so I try to compare it to movie, "Dirty Dancing." They are jealous. I don't blame them; Pine Grove in the 1980s was something out of a movie. Anyone who was there has endless stories about the place. I read someone on here say the new owners keep the local "riff raff" out... I don't know what that means but back when I was a local kid working there, the city kids and local kids loved meeting every summer. I hope that kind of kindness isn't lost on this generation.

I really didn't know what to make of Pine Grove Resort when I first encountered it, looking for…read morevenues to host a summer-camp-themed camping trip for my fiancee and a couple dozen of our friends. The reviews were sparse and mixed but the space looked beautiful online. I reached out directly by email to Joe, describing the type of event I wanted, and he was very responsive and helpful and generous. First of all, if you read nothing else, I have to rave about the infrastructure. Joe and the folks over there are really bright, mindful, and hardworking - and you can see from what they're building. The bathroom/shower complex near the campground is new and well built. A stone's throw away, the pool area is beautiful and clean, with a majestic lawn to run around on and great facilities. We rented the Mooncat Tiny House and the Glamping Tent and they are both cute, well proportioned, and well designed. The owners have beautiful things and great taste - we found the kitchen stocked with Japanese knives and Staub & Le Creuset cookware. They've cleverly set up mesh WiFi around the whole area that, while not reliable enough for Zoom calls, is impressive. I got a chuckle when a friend, sitting on a stump, asked me for the WiFi password. Even the structures that aren't new are taken care of; things are lived in and not luxury, but nothing is dilapidated. When I first got there, it took some time to get my bearings. The property is rather large (we never really did explore the east half of it) and there are a lot of structures, some inhabited and some available to rent. Folks of all stripes seem to live there at all times of year. I think the thing that first threw me off is you're never TRULY out of eyesight or earshot from someone, despite the woodsy environ. There's often the odd person or small group sitting on a porch, working on a project, hanging by the pool, or walking a dog - it's more like an unstructured neighborhood in the woods than a secluded campground. I soon met Joe and found him to be a helpful and well-meaning fellow. In time, folks in my group struck up conversations with the other folks around. Noah and one of the kids came to clean out the glamping tent for us and were very welcoming as well. Everyone was friendly and I came to realize this was a community of folks who had come here - perhaps some temporarily - to get away from the outside world and find some time and space for themselves. The attitude as I see it was rather healthy and positive. People there seem to be generous of mind and spirit. I was nervous that our group - 30-somethings drinking and floating in the pool, yelling and cursing at one another as we played games like spikeball and cornhole - would be an unwelcome nuisance, but the residents were really kind, accepting, and even fascinated by our antics. I would recommend Pine Grove highly to anyone, but mostly I think I've found a gem that I hope is around for years to come. I think when we all have young kids and want a place to spend a quiet weekend where they can explore, this will be our oasis. If you're reading this, thanks for being such great hosts, Joe, Noah, & everyone!

Great experience. Love the one way down river part of the trip. Nice to be taken to the starting…read morepoint rather than waiting at the end point to be bused back. Staff was cordial and helpful. Nice location half way down river to have a picnic lunch. No parking on site but available at park across the street ($12) or free parking across the bridge. Of the 4 kayaks we used only 1 had the connections for tie downs and a single rope to tie down our cooler. Take plenty of sunscreen since there is no way to avoid the sun for about 3 hours. The suggestion to take dry clothes for after the trip was appreciated. No way you can get away from getting wet.

A great day! Sun was shining, crystal clear water, small beaches for lunch, wildlife, adventure,…read moreand super friendly hosts - everyone was so nice. They provide some necessities and small coolers. From the shuttle to the finish line it was a great time. I'll be back.

This is a great RV for families or couples. Pool hot tub fishing pond store clean restrooms rooms…read more& laundry. The owner Pam and staff Nick were amazing hosts Great wooded sites and lots of cabins and lodges Spent 6 days here Just outside of town

I want to start by saying what a wonderful spot this place could be. it is in need of so much love…read morethough. The sites are in need of much maintenance , and care. the pool area is good but again needs updating and cleaning! Bathtooms need cleaning and also updating, dog park has stickers that are not good for dogs at all! The store is not available for many hours at a time no one there to great guests. Kids park had so many broke toys and the area is not safe. The park could be so so much more, I get money doesn't grow on trees but this park need much help, it has so much potential but at this time we would not come back for a second visit unless they did some updates!

I've been living in Windsor for about three years and. Finally made it to this beautiful place. The…read moretrails lead to such beautiful views. We decided to hike up the more intense trail and it was so worth it. There were quite a few others hiking as well and most people seem to respect it. Picking up their trash and making sure to leave it as it was before setting up their picnic spot. Net time I'm going to make sure to bring my on picnic. This time I only brought snacks and water to sustain me while hiking. I'm so blessed to live in an area that provides this wonderful piece of Mother Nature.

I liked it . We did the easy hike and hit all three lakes. Park outside on the street . It's…read moreeasier and plenty of parking. Otherwise you have to pay. It was a very nice Saturday afternoon. There were quite a bit of people there hiking with their dogs. It have a nice family feeling to the park.

We had a great time paddle boarding on Russian River! John was very helpful, giving us clear…read moredirections and ensuring we were well set up for our adventure. The meeting spot was about 15-20 minutes from Healdsburg, a beautiful drive to get there. The water was calm and the area beautiful- we just saw a few other groups in 2 hours out on the water. It was a hot day, but on the cool river it felt great. There are a few beach areas to stop with a picnic, but lots of the shore area has plants so we ended up just stopping in a shady area and eating on the water. All in all, a great adventure when up in the area!

We had the most wonderful day paddle boarding from Wohler Bridge! It is such a serene stretch of…read moreriver. John was professional and so easy to work with from booking to the day of the paddle. We highly recommend Russian River Paddle Boards and will be back again soon.

My group had such a great time on a self-guided downriver Russian River trip. Jeff is super…read morefriendly, and dog companion Zen was a lot of fun to meet. Jeff dropped us off and we paddled along the River. Whole trip took us a bit less than 2.5 hours for our group of 4 novice paddlers, including a break for water, snacks and a swim. The river is so beautiful, full of wildlife and gorgeous views. I highly recommend SUP Odyssey, 10/10 you won't regret making the trip downriver!

We had a great first-time SUP experience!…read more Jeff was very patient, thoroughly explained everything. Fun, beautiful day on a nice, placid, private lake in Sebastopol. Highly recommended! Oh, and Zen, Jeff's dog, is the BEST!

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

First off, we do this river day trip every year. We -highly- recommend experiencing the river, it's…read morealways fun and rarely disappoints (even as our kids get older!) While we have used different outfits lately - we had a great experience with Russian River Adventures a few years back, so we came in excited to return. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing, mainly due to poor planning by the staff. We booked for four people on a Thursday - my wife, myself, and our two teens (14 and 16)--with the expectation that we'd have two boats, which is standard for this group size. However, the team miscounted the boats that morning. When we pointed this out, instead of fixing the mistake, they pulled us aside and crammed all four of us into a boat intended for three, squeezing in an extra seat to make it "fit." Visibly frustrated, the team promised to speak with the owner and make it right (it was two high schoolers running it that day). I didn't argue and wanted to at least try to have a good time and not be that Dad. The result on the boat? A very cramped and uncomfortable setup that made the inflatable much harder to steer and navigate--especially on a 9-mile river trip. This wasn't the experience we paid for or expected based on our prior trips. The staff seemed more focused on moving us along rather than making it right. Still haven't heard from the owner. We'll likely explore other options next time around. Disappointed to see the service slip like this.