The best bell tent rentals near Guerneville, California

Step back in time at Guerneville, a California vacation town where life moves a little slower. Nestled on the banks of the Russian River, it's Sonoma County like you've never seen it. Camping here puts forested mountains, ancient redwoods, and the best of wine country at your doorstep.

On the meandering Russian River, families get stoked about kayaking, canoeing, or tubing downriver. Johnson's Beach is a favorite sandy stretch, offering paddle boat rentals, lounge chairs, and a kiddie pool.

If you crave adventure, step into Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. While the trails here are short, the Armstrong Woods are a must-visit in Sonoma County. Camp among giants in a Redwood grove, or gawk up at Colonel Armstrong—the park's oldest tree at 1,400 years old.

Just north of the reserve, you arrive at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Towering redwoods give way to 5,700 acres of rolling meadows and open forests with 20 miles of hiking trails. Gear up for backcountry camping, or set up camp at the easy-access tent campground.

When you follow the Russian River to the Pacific, you reach Sonoma Coast State Park. Rugged sea cliffs and colonies of sea lions are the stunning backdrops to the park's hiking trails and campgrounds.

If you have extra time, enjoy some wine tasting at the local wineries, cycle through town, or explore the eclectic galleries of Guerneville. While this Northern California town has great weather year round, keep in mind some of the beaches and river activities close for the winter.

When it's time to call it a night, head to one of the private campgrounds, state campgrounds, or RV parks that dot the Russian River Valley. If you'd rather glamp in wine country, treat yourself to a cottage, deluxe cabin, decked-out tent, or even a vintage Airstream trailer. In Guerneville, you can camp your way.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Step back in time at Guerneville, a California vacation town where life moves a little slower. Nestled on the banks of the Russian River, it's Sonoma County like you've never seen it. Camping here puts forested mountains, ancient redwoods, and the best of wine country at your doorstep.

On the meandering Russian River, families get stoked about kayaking, canoeing, or tubing downriver. Johnson's Beach is a favorite sandy stretch, offering paddle boat rentals, lounge chairs, and a kiddie pool.

If you crave adventure, step into Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. While the trails here are short, the Armstrong Woods are a must-visit in Sonoma County. Camp among giants in a Redwood grove, or gawk up at Colonel Armstrong—the park's oldest tree at 1,400 years old.

Just north of the reserve, you arrive at Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Towering redwoods give way to 5,700 acres of rolling meadows and open forests with 20 miles of hiking trails. Gear up for backcountry camping, or set up camp at the easy-access tent campground.

When you follow the Russian River to the Pacific, you reach Sonoma Coast State Park. Rugged sea cliffs and colonies of sea lions are the stunning backdrops to the park's hiking trails and campgrounds.

If you have extra time, enjoy some wine tasting at the local wineries, cycle through town, or explore the eclectic galleries of Guerneville. While this Northern California town has great weather year round, keep in mind some of the beaches and river activities close for the winter.

When it's time to call it a night, head to one of the private campgrounds, state campgrounds, or RV parks that dot the Russian River Valley. If you'd rather glamp in wine country, treat yourself to a cottage, deluxe cabin, decked-out tent, or even a vintage Airstream trailer. In Guerneville, you can camp your way.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

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26mi from Guerneville · 7 sites · Lodging · Kenwood, CA

We have four lovely Glamping sites at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park and 25 miles of hiking trails, nestled in the glorious chaparral of the Mayacama Mountain Range and Sonoma Hills, deep in the heart of wine country. The cost is $150 per night on weekends (Fri and Sat) and $125 per night on weekdays (Sun-Thurs). There is a 2-night minimum stay required between Memorial Day and Labor Day. In our family-friendly campground, our tents are 16-Foot Canvas and come with one queen-size bed, two futon lounge chairs (May be converted to twin beds), rugs, tables, lighting, and complementary firewood the first night. At no additional cost, we can add up to two twin beds to each tent upon request to sleep up to 6 people. 8 people max allowed at the campsite. The glamping sites include a picnic table, fire ring, outdoor seating, and room for additional tents if desired. All sites are easy walking distance to flush toilets and a bathhouse, with large, clean, coin operated hot shower rooms. There is no cell service in the park, but free WiFi is available at the Visitor Center. PLEASE NOTE that Bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets) IS NOT included in a standard rental, but is available as an add-on. Guests are encouraged to bring their own bedding whenever possible. If no bedding is added, we will assume a one-queen setup with mattress covers only. We kindly ask guests to provide at least 48-hour notice if bedding will be required. We will always try to accommodate last-minute requests, but we cannot guarantee this. PETS and SMOKING ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE our glamping tents! This is strictly enforced, and you WILL be charged a $150 cleaning fee for any violation of this policy. Parking: Your reservation includes parking for one vehicle. There is an additional $10 per night per vehicle charge for more than one vehicle, which you can pay for at the Visitor's Center upon check-in. Please note that a $25 setup/cleaning fee is charged per reservation, plus a booking fee. Since 2012, operation of Sugarloaf Ridge State Park has been spearheaded by the Sonoma Ecology Center. Operating under AB42, the SEC efforts have resulted in a revitalized park that engages with all of our community and welcomes visitors from all over the country and the world.

2. Magical Camp Boho

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5.6mi from Guerneville · 2 sites · Lodging · Occidental, CA

Get away from it all - but not too far! Welcome to magical Camp Boho nestled under the giant redwoods on two year-round wading creeks for play and contemplation. Beautiful, peaceful, and friendly studio cabin and add-on glamping tent in the redwoods next to sunny meadow on 2 acres. Perfect launch pad for your swim, hike, cycle, beach, river adventures! So sweet to come home to and relax. Location, location - Literally next to hundreds of acres for hiking or wildlife watching, 5 minutes from tubing, swimming, fishing on the Russian River, 5 min from Occidental and Monte Rio restaurants and coffee shops. 10 min from world class wine touring, 15 min from the ocean. Singles, couple, and family friendly - including extra cots and pack and play as needed.

3. Hidden Knoll Farm

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31mi from Guerneville · 11 sites · Lodging · Hidden Valley Lake, CA

We are back on Hipcamp after a 2 year hiatus with new amenities! 🌙 A Private 5-Acre Volcanic Mountaintop Farm Sanctuary Above Napa Valley Wine Country and Harbin Hot Springs Hidden Knoll Farm is a breathtaking 360 degree view atop an ancient volcanic cinder cone overlooking California’s “Secret Wine Country.” Located just 12 miles from Napa Valley and 6 miles from Harbin Hot Springs, this land sits at the crossroads of geology, history, healing, and natural beauty. From the Knoll, you can see: • Mt. St. Helena • The Mayacamas Mountain Range • Harbin Mountain • The Geysers, the most active geothermal field on Earth Every direction opens into wide, cinematic landscapes: sunrise in the east over Angwin, sunset in the west behind volcanic ridges, moonrise drifting over the Harbin side, and clear night skies sparkling with thousands of stars. This is a place where people come to breathe, rest, reconnect, and remember what quiet feels like. 🌋 A VOLCANIC POWERPOINT IN THE PACIFIC RING OF FIRE The Hidden Knoll sits on a dormant volcanic ridge within the Pacific Ring of Fire. The land is composed of red volcanic soil, ancient lava rock, and mineral-rich ash that gives this mountain a unique energy signature. Our shared amenities Approved significantly since these reviews were written, and we have hosted hundreds of people on another platform where we are one of the most loved properties on earth we invite you to rediscover didn't know and give us a new review that is fair because some of these reviews don't reflect what we have on the property today. Each glamping accommodation is privately spaced about 150 feet from the main farmhouse and with an adjacent open parcel of about 5 inhabited acres in front of your space. The guests share an outdoor kitchen, seasonal pool, bathing area ("Farmhouse Spa") with cowboy tub and outdoor hot shower, outdoor fireplace, and garden with chickens.

4. Clear Lake Campground, est. 1950s

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35mi from Guerneville · 80 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Clearlake, CA

Clear Lake Campground is a small, vintage RV and tent campground, established in the 1950s. Camp right on Cache Creek, the only outlet of Clear Lake. The campground offers fishing, kayaking, and boating right from Camp. A car or boat is required to get to Clear Lake. For lake fishing, Redbud Park, Highlands Park and Austin Park are all within a ten minute drive from Camp. Austin Park also has a playground and swimming beach. The park offers rustic charm with great fishing and bird watching right from your campsite. We have a boat launch for your kayak, canoe or motor boat and we have canoe and kayak rentals. Cool off in the small pool. Challenge your family to a ping pong tournament or corn toss game. Lake County guests enjoy stunning vistas, world-class wines, the largest freshwater lake in California, the cleanest air in the US and endless outdoor activities. Activities include fishing, birding, kayaking, biking, hiking and wine tasting. Our staff have been trained as tourism ambassadors and can help you make the most of your vacation. Travel trailers, campers, tents and RVs are all welcome. Most sites include water, sewer and 30 amp electric. Limited wifi. Campsites are hard packed dirt. We also have 3 partially-furnished canvas bell tents to make your stay even easier! Please note, our small vintage campground is best suited to smaller trailers and motor coaches. Sites range from 25-40 feet long and 18-24 feet wide. Please plan accordingly.

5. Essene Acres of Gualala Ocean View

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33mi from Guerneville · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Gualala, CA

Gualala (pronounced Wa La La) comes from an indigenous word for "water coming down place", where the river meets the sea. And indeed that is what we have. It's 10 private forested acres of historical logging land, located just steps from downtown Gualala, where you will find shopping, restaurants and gas stations. You can walk to the Gualala Center of the Arts. It's a short drive to local beaches. There is more than one site and easy access if you have a self-contained vehicle. Rustic and forested with an ocean view.

Stories from the community

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Corey

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We loved our glamping experience at Sugarloaf SP! The tent was spacious and cozy with comfortable beds and plenty of places to sit and hang out. We rented the heater which was much appreciated when the temp dropped and some rained moved in. We appreciated our first bundle of firewood. All of the staff was very friendly and quick to help out if we needed something. They also keep the bathrooms super clean and well stocked and a short walk from any site. The center of the campground being a beautiful meadow with lots of wildlife at night and clear skies show a perfect view of the starry night. We would definitely stay again.

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Michon

3 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We had a wonderful stay at Sugarloaf and would return. On the positive, the campsite and surrounding area were stunning, with plenty of space for our group and easy access to great hiking trails (both kid friendly and more strenuous). The staff was friendly and easily accessible. We came with two other families, each with two kids under six, and the little ones loved biking around, exploring, and playing hide-and-seek. Other campers were friendly and the vibe was laid back and easy. A couple of things to watch out for: two of the three glamp tents could have been drier (site 29 & 30). The floor stayed a bit damp and there was a noticeable mildew smell; and the showers are coin operated, but worth it as they had good pressure, hot water, and consistently clean bathrooms. You can get coins from the visitor center so this wasn't a dealbreaker for us. We’d definitely come back, maybe with a few extra socks, soled house slippers, and something like coffee grounds to deal with the mildew tent smell.

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April

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

I loved our glamping spot. The free complimentary firewood on the first night and free complimentary extra mattresses were nice for my family and I. the mountain views 360 all around were so pretty! It was also very shaded. We saw many deer, quail, and squirrel by our tent was a treat for my children. The restrooms were not horrible. There is also an observatory nearby so we got to view the stars at night. It was a pleasant trip. The glamp itself was nice and furnished, perfect for my family who usually have a very hard time camping in nature.

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david

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

I loved everything! The glamping is perfect and the price was perfect.

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Joyce

October 2025

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

Great scenery from virtually every site, with shade, spacious level sites and parking, very clean and nice-smelling bathrooms and showers, easily accessible trails, lots of wildlife (deer, turkey, birds), and all in all a great first glamping experience for me! It will be hard to go back to a regular tent site again…JK. Friendly staff, and a bit ununusal ans a state park being operated as a collaborative of Sonoma Ecology Center and Team Sugarloaf. Great base for exploring by bicycle — we drove our bikes down to Kenwood and enjoyed riding around the area, all the way to Sonoma. Vineyards, small towns, both gentle and challenging bike route options. Or just relax and hike around the park trails. Thank you for a great getaway!

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Beatrice

September 2025

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

Comfortable tents. Not too warm, not too cold. Great bed.

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Jennifer

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

Wow, what a place!!! We glamped to the fullest! Beds were made for us in our bell tent upon arrival, and park staff made sure that we had everything we needed. Others camping were very respectful of the quiet hours, so we slept great! The views were awesome, hiking was right on site, and we saw turkeys and deer every morning and evening. Highly recommend!!!

Perfect spot. Small meadow behind provided space for turkeys, deer and jack rabbits.

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Angie

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We loved this site and campground. We hadn't been up in years and still experienced the same far away but close feel. I love that you can only get wifi by the rangers station so we are tech free at the campsite. I do wish there was water in the creek. In the past we would put our chairs down there and hangout. I will say there are a lot of wasps so bring some wasp catchers. The campground had some up but it wasn't nearly enough. We made it work!! Glamping Tent made for an easy set up and take down and was way more comfortable than a tent! I thought it was staged from the photos but it had everything you see. Even a fan and a light! Overall 10/10 and would highly recommend this campground and site!

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Marcielle

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

The location is unbeatable. There are many activities to do here including hiking, star gazing at the observatory, and wine tasting just 10 minutes of a drive away. Bathrooms and showers are clean. The visitor’s center is equipped with all the camp essentials, which was very beginner friendly for newbies like us!

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Michell

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

The Glampsite 16 was an awesome shady spot. The park has lots of trails. Clean bathrooms and showers. Staff members were really helpful, fun and friendly. Unfortunately, the park was having trouble with yellow jackets. The “meat bees” would swarm in around food at the campsites. We got a couple traps, not very effective. Staff reported the bees being unusually bad. Friends I camped with had been at Sugarloaf three times this year and bees were not an issue.

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Peter

August 2025

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

The campsites are nice and shady, the tents are spacious and comfortable, and the hosts are super welcoming. There's a good diversity of wildlife (we saw turkeys, deer, and jays near the campsite, and a king snake while hiking). The hiking trails range from easy, kid friendly to much more challenging stuff. Many of the trails are a bit exposed, but the park maps do a good job of describing how exposed each trail is. We'll be back!

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Courtney

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

What a great time! First time camping with my 2YO and Sugarloaf was perfect. The bathrooms are clean, there is plenty of activities for kids, including campfire singalong, and wonderful hikes that are accessible for the whole family. The camp volunteers and hosts were lovely and helpful, happy to educate my daughter on the local history, and flora & fauna. We will be coming back!

alyssa

July 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We loved site 18 (G4). It was a bit damp bc it never gets sun (even in summer on hot days), but was nice to not have to bring a tent or mattress pads. The extra mattresses were comfortable. Thank you for the starter set of firewood also! We hiked Bald Mtn (2-3hrs) and also the Pony Gate-Waterfall trail. The Visitors Center has general camping stuff, ice, & swag. Wonderful folks who run/volunteer there. So close to Kenwood if you prefer to go out to eat and multiple wineries. We also loved Glen Ellen Market for picnic supplies, Jack London State Park and Benziger Winery (biodynamic farming) for day outings. Thanks Sugarloaf!

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Ramiro

July 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We had a great time at Sugarloaf ridge. The scenery was great! The amenities were great as well. Just what our family needed. The restroom were also very clean and staff was very friendly!

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Jennifer

July 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We appreciated the cleanliness, atmosphere, and host-helps. Sugarloaf is a hidden gem.

Holly

July 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

What a beautiful campground. At night as the sun starts setting, the surrounding mountains make it all seem so surreal. It is so well managed, loved and cared for. The glamping tent and availability to rent another tent to be already set up for us is a game changer! They offered free bed pads for the kids and the glamping tent has an actual bed, chairs and side tables with little lanterns and a fan. The free firewood on the first night was wonderful. They really have thought of it all for the glamping sites, and other sites. Only downside was our canvas tent was the only one with no zipper screen at the doors, so air flow was not possible-BUT the fan helped and there are small vent windows at the bottom. The bathrooms and showers are meticulously maintained. The waterfall hikes were both beautiful, one is long and a bit challenging for those who might not be as "active", the other small hike was perfect to get to the waterfall, short and manageable. Deer, jackrabbits, lots of birds and squirrels become your neighbors during you stay. There are also a lot of hiking trails, and creeks to play in surrounding the campground. Great for kids and adults. We will definitely be back, what a hidden gem in Sonoma County!

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Sarah

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

Love this spot! My kiddos adore playing in the creek, lots of tadpoles and frogs. We got to see a lot of deer too. Extra fun to have friends at the site next door so we could really spread out and let the kids enjoy the natural boundaries of the space.

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Bradley

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Essene Acres of Gualala Ocean View

Rick’s camp site was incredible, can’t recommend this spot enough. Within easy reach of a creek, river, and ocean. Walking distance from Gualala but still feels serene and remote. Plenty of amenities and a beautiful forest to explore, plus the tent was cozy and comfortable!

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Katie

July 2025

With kids

2 nights at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

We had a fun stay at Sugarloaf. The tent was nice - but no screen on the door flap. The fans were a great addition inside to keep air circulating. The view of the meadow and stars was phenomenal. Quail, deer and jackrabbits spotted on our evening walks.

Jenny

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park Glamping

This campsite is a great option to transition into real camping. Comes with great amenities and the volunteers at the visitor center are wonderful. I would like to note that the glamping sites feel pretty close to others so it doesn’t feel as private as I’d like.