The best safari tent rentals near Bodega Bay, California

Set on the Pacific Coast, where Marin County and Sonoma County meet, Bodega Bay makes a great base for exploring the Northern California and Bay Area coastline. It's also a great spot to combine Sonoma wine-tasting with a coastal stay. This little town offers a variety of excellent restaurants, particularly if you're fond of seafood, in addition to plenty of state and regional parks, many of which offer seafront tent and RV camping.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

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25mi from Bodega Bay · 122 sites · Lodging · Healdsburg, CA

Wildhaven Sonoma is the top-rated glamping spot in the Bay Area. Our glamping experience was designed to provide guests with comfort, warmth, and cleanliness, while still maintaining a close connection to Sonoma County’s stunning natural beauty. Guests check in to extra-large, safari-style tents or cozy cabins, both with comfortable beds (with linens and heated mattress pads), electricity and heaters, WiFi, and all the furnishings needed for a memorable night outdoors. Outside, guests have a personal fire pit, a covered porch with patio furniture, and a large picnic table. Those seeking a tent with more comfort and features can book our Riverside tents with 2-person hammocks, festive string lights, and improved nature views, just a few steps from the Russian River. Then there are the amenities, which are not typically found at traditional campgrounds. These include a clean, central bathroom building, hot showers, an outdoor kitchen with dish-washing sinks and gas BBQs, a store with local treats, and summer activities such as yoga classes, wine tastings, and live music. The highlight of the 10-acre property is the private river access for guests. Wildhaven’s section of the Russian River is calm yet clean and perfect for innertubes from May-Oct. Wildhaven is surrounded by vineyards on 3 sides and is in the middle of the famous Alexander Valley wine-growing region. When it's time to venture out, Wildhaven is just 5 miles from the charming small town of Healdsburg, with its picture-perfect town plaza filled with palm and redwood trees and surrounded by 30+ tasting rooms, book and cooking stores, and ice cream shops. We hope you'll consider trying out a unique night of wine country glamping with us on the Russian River. We're dog friendly! There is a limit of 2 dogs per tent. Please be sure to add the dog fee in extras upon check out.

2. Mountain Bungalows

43mi from Bodega Bay · 1 site · Lodging · Hopland, CA

Tucked into a private enclave of pygmy forest atop the hills, this canvas bungalow offers a secluded, romantic escape for two. You’ll stay off-grid—no electricity, but with running water via hose—and experience a simpler, quieter pace surrounded by nature. The bungalow is furnished with a queen bed, fresh linens, blankets, and pillows. A battery-powered lantern and rechargeable light keep things cozy inside. Outdoors, you’ll find a table with two chairs perfect for morning coffee or stargazing under the Mendocino night sky. A semi-private compost toilet is designated just for the bungalow. Please note: • No campfires allowed • No potable water • No showers • No pets permitted • Nightly rate: $50 A peaceful hideaway for those who crave simplicity, solitude, and the beauty of nature.

Set on the Pacific Coast, where Marin County and Sonoma County meet, Bodega Bay makes a great base for exploring the Northern California and Bay Area coastline. It's also a great spot to combine Sonoma wine-tasting with a coastal stay. This little town offers a variety of excellent restaurants, particularly if you're fond of seafood, in addition to plenty of state and regional parks, many of which offer seafront tent and RV camping.

90% (26)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

98%

(100)

25mi from Bodega Bay · 122 sites · Lodging · Healdsburg, CA

Wildhaven Sonoma is the top-rated glamping spot in the Bay Area. Our glamping experience was designed to provide guests with comfort, warmth, and cleanliness, while still maintaining a close connection to Sonoma County’s stunning natural beauty. Guests check in to extra-large, safari-style tents or cozy cabins, both with comfortable beds (with linens and heated mattress pads), electricity and heaters, WiFi, and all the furnishings needed for a memorable night outdoors. Outside, guests have a personal fire pit, a covered porch with patio furniture, and a large picnic table. Those seeking a tent with more comfort and features can book our Riverside tents with 2-person hammocks, festive string lights, and improved nature views, just a few steps from the Russian River. Then there are the amenities, which are not typically found at traditional campgrounds. These include a clean, central bathroom building, hot showers, an outdoor kitchen with dish-washing sinks and gas BBQs, a store with local treats, and summer activities such as yoga classes, wine tastings, and live music. The highlight of the 10-acre property is the private river access for guests. Wildhaven’s section of the Russian River is calm yet clean and perfect for innertubes from May-Oct. Wildhaven is surrounded by vineyards on 3 sides and is in the middle of the famous Alexander Valley wine-growing region. When it's time to venture out, Wildhaven is just 5 miles from the charming small town of Healdsburg, with its picture-perfect town plaza filled with palm and redwood trees and surrounded by 30+ tasting rooms, book and cooking stores, and ice cream shops. We hope you'll consider trying out a unique night of wine country glamping with us on the Russian River. We're dog friendly! There is a limit of 2 dogs per tent. Please be sure to add the dog fee in extras upon check out.

2. Mountain Bungalows

43mi from Bodega Bay · 1 site · Lodging · Hopland, CA

Tucked into a private enclave of pygmy forest atop the hills, this canvas bungalow offers a secluded, romantic escape for two. You’ll stay off-grid—no electricity, but with running water via hose—and experience a simpler, quieter pace surrounded by nature. The bungalow is furnished with a queen bed, fresh linens, blankets, and pillows. A battery-powered lantern and rechargeable light keep things cozy inside. Outdoors, you’ll find a table with two chairs perfect for morning coffee or stargazing under the Mendocino night sky. A semi-private compost toilet is designated just for the bungalow. Please note: • No campfires allowed • No potable water • No showers • No pets permitted • Nightly rate: $50 A peaceful hideaway for those who crave simplicity, solitude, and the beauty of nature.

Stories from the community

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Haley

September 2025

2 nights at Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

Glamping at Wildhaven was a wonderful experience! The campgrounds were well maintained with all the amenities you could ask for - clean toilets, showers, cooking area, etc. We would definitely stay here again!

Brian

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

Clean comfortable bed. Great location with the Russian River just steps away. Clean river. Pwt friendly. Nice and helpful staffers. Great community of travelers.

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Dominique

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

Wild Haven was a really nice set up. Lot's of creature comforts. The bed was very comfortable and cozy. Loved being able to have a campfire and make smores, loved laying in the hammock, loved the free coffee bar on Saturday morning. The bathrooms were clean and the showers were nice. The one down side to the place I'd say is having to hear traffic instead of just nature. Otherwise it was a really nice place for a quick get away.

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Anne

January 2025

Weekend Trip to Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

Such a cute place and thankful we have the heating pads! Wife and I will definitely be back

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Andree

December 2024

With kids

2 nights at Wildhaven Sonoma Glamping

The tent was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The person in the camp store was very friendly and helpful. Overall, wonderful experience despite the fact that it was cold and threatening rain the whole time we were there. Would definitely go back!

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The best safari tents near Bodega Bay guide

Where to go

California’s North Coast

With its scenic stretches of sandy beaches and abundance of ancient forests, the North Coast gives California's other coastal gem—Big Sur—a run for its money. Stretching north of Bodega Bay up to the border with Oregon, this region is best known for its gargantuan Redwood trees, some of the largest of which can be found in the Redwood National Park.

Around Sonoma County

With its abundance of world-renowned wineries and adorable towns, Sonoma has long been a darling of weekend road trippers from the Bay Area. It's also a great place for sleeping under the stars, and the county's regional park system has over 200 year-round campgrounds.

The San Francisco Bay Area

Although most people associate the Bay Area with urban sprawl, this populated part of California also offers plenty of places to escape the city lights. You'll find campgrounds and trails galore just north of the city in Marin County, while east of Oakland is home to a mix of regional parks and even some wilderness areas.

When to go

Bodega Bay enjoys a temperate climate, and things never get too hot or too cold here, with summertime highs in the mid-80s and winter temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Summers can be busy, when the weather is warm and dry. September is a good time to visit if you want warm weather without the crowds associated with summer vacationers, while October and November can be fun for harvest festivities.

Nearby attractions

A Stillwater Cove Regional Park camping trip invites you to a tranquil coastal escape. It's a quiet haven, offering sea views, forested trails, and campsites that encourage you to connect deeply with nature.