- Geyserville
The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
Hosted by The · Geyserville, California
11 sites · RV, Tent · 17000 acres
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Reviews
90% Recommend89 ratings · 62 reviews
Nikki the owner of the camp site was super responsive and accessible :). The campsite was beautiful and well kept as well as easy to find. Nikki was nice enough to offer us a different campsite at no extra cost because we were the only ones there for that weekend. Perhaps the winter weather drove people to stay at home but we experienced perfect conditions. We even ventured down to paddle kayaks and fish on the lake :)
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Jessica C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Large Lake View Campsite 1
Loved everything about this place. I am hesitant to share, as it is a little secret.
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Dennis P.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Small Campsite 10
Absolutely beautiful views overlooking Lake Sonoma. Campground is well maintained and includes large fire pits and picnic tables. Hosts are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Would 100% recommend.
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Andrew S.
2 reviews
A beautiful spot to land just a short drive from the Bay Area. The views of the lake were mostly obstructed by low lying fog save for a few moments of sun during our stay. But all good...love the fog too. And during a holiday weekend in November, it was sparse with visitors. Just perfect.
This site is one of the more private and larger, level sites. Clean porta potties. Few short hikes right from the site. And a short walk/drive to the marina. We decided not to kayak this time but it was so peaceful on the lake. Probably a rare moment.
Not sure I would stay here in the prime camping season as the sites seem very close with little privacy and imagine the lake gets busy with boats and jet skis. But we'll surely be back again for late November through winter camping.
Tianna M.
45 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 21
I enjoyed my stay for one night. It’s winter so the campground was almost empty. Campsites and restrooms are well maintained. At check in, ask about drinkable vs non-drinkable water. More signage would be helpful!
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Nina A.
2 reviews
The check-in was easy and the people who checked us in were very friendly and helpful. The campsite was nice but we didn’t realize it was a generator friendly campground. Would not recommend if you’re looking for peace and quiet. They do have quiet hours from 10pm to 8am but sitting by the campfire listening to 2 generators made an otherwise pleasant experience almost intolerable. Also, dog poop was everywhere so we picked up 8+ piles to avoid stepping in it in the middle of the night. Our campsite’s trash can was full when we got there.
Either off season and less help or they need to fine tune their operation a bit.
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Libby R.
3 reviews
Gorgeous spot! You go to sleep on top of the world and wake up in the clouds. I’ve switched from the site I reserved, 23, to site 9 as all of them were available, lol. The host was very attentive and checked on me a couple of times. Accommodated a late checkout, too. Would return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for neat places to stay.
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Margaret C.
7 reviews
The Ranch is amazing! We had a spectacular view of the lake. Nikki was so kind in stopping by to check on us. Location is perfect!
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Craig D.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
21 ft campervan · With pets ·
Campsite 18
The setting is beautiful and peaceful. We loved the sunsets, sunrises and dark skies at night. The host was great in helping us with directions and picking a site for our needs. Very clean. This is a great place to camp close to the SF Bay Area, especially if you are a tent camper.
However, there are still some improvements needed to make this worth the $80 a night. Potable water. Bathrooms, not portable potties. More level campsites. Unless you’re on the lakeside, this was not the place for our 21 foot campervan. Getting it parked and leveled was a chore.
Things they can’t help but you should know. The flies were plentiful, which is a feature of Sonoma County from April to Autumn. Sites at the top of the hill get lots of road noise, starting early.
Overall, and despite the challenges we liked this place a lot, but would hesitate to return unless we could get a lower site.
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Paula J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Camping with friends and a corgi
Tent · With pets ·
Large Lakeview Campsite 9
Camping at The Ranch was a great experience! The area is surrounded by several wineries, and there’s a nice 40-minute hiking loop if you want to get out and explore. You can also go horseback riding or head down to the marina for more outdoor fun.
We stayed at Campsite 9, which had a beautiful view of the lake and plenty of space — enough to comfortably fit two cars, 3-4 smaller tents. There’s no potable water on-site, so be sure to bring your own. The portable restrooms were impressively clean, and the host was incredibly kind and welcoming.
Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay, and I’m looking forward to coming back with my family next year!
Donna T.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Lakeview Campsite 6
Great camp with great views all around especially at Sonoma Lake. Everything was convenient and the host was very attentive.
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John A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Belated review, but this place is such a find. I needed a spot not too far from San Francisco along my drive from LA to Seattle, and most campgrounds were already booked. I snagged a site here, and I'm so glad I did. The campground is small and privately owned, and each site was spacious. Check the map to see the ones with the best views. The port-a-potties are pretty generously dispersed, so you don't have a long trek to a bathroom in the dark. The views are the best part. If you're going for that classic camping feel, like those scenes from old family movie nights, this is it. Quiet, no crowds, and plenty of nature. Bugs are often a part of the camping deal, but I didn't notice any when I visited mid-October. The hosts are, arguably, just as lovely as the views. They've clearly put their heart and soul into this place. They offer trail rides which are well worth the cost, and the horses are all very well cared for. 10/10, will definitely go back again.
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Brittany S.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2025
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Small Campsite 14
Overall, the camp was clean and well run. Not all sites are equal though- some were tiny, close to other camps, not very even etc. I would recommend trying to reserve a site that directly overlooks the reservoir.
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Paloma G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 20
Beautiful views of the lake and great shady trees!
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Stuart M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
19 ft campervan ·
Campsite 18
Beautiful views and I felt safe. Lots of families.
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Virginia C.
7 months on Hipcamp
I enjoyed myself camping at site 20! It was my first solo trip and everything went incredibly smoothly. The portopotties were exceptionally clean! Almost as if they had never been used (a very rare site in most places lol). There were a couple trails nearby to hike and seeing the horses giving ride tours was a real treat. I just wish I had time to hang at the bar! That barn was so cool! In all, it was a pleasant experience
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Ajia R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Lakeview Campsite 6
The views were awesome.The camp hosts were awesome. We went early in the weekday, had the whole place.For ourselves.
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Tim B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· October 2025
21 ft Class B ·
Small Campsite 10
Ranch closed at 2 pm. Directions sent to campsite sent to e-mail on day of reservation, with no cell access at site, unable to retrieve messege. Ended up boondocking. Seeking refund.
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Kelly C.
6 months on Hipcamp
Great views, access to hiking and lovely hosts! Fire pits and firewood available to enjoy. Great stargazing!!
Clean porto-potty's on site.
The Marina is a very short drive (or simple downhill walk) for boat rentals. We enjoyed a few hours on a patio boat, some swimming and sight seeing on the lake. Best to reserved your preferred boat in advance for the best selection.
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Jason B.
6 months on Hipcamp
Check-in was great, site 100% as described. I think I came at the wrong time; flies and wasps. So many. After cooking a bbq I couldn’t eat outside. Flies swarmed my dog , really so many that I almost left. I only booked two nights so I figured it out. Is September a bad time for this site? Other than that I would stay here again - pick your time.
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Jody S.
17 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Campsite 17
Nice campground, some smaller and some larger sites, most with shade. No running water (as announced) but pit toilets were plenty and clean. Easy access to the lake and free (by foot :-).
Hosts (David and Nicki) were friendly and helpful.
Yvonne L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 5
Awesome place to camp! Would definitely go back, lake was beautiful.
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Brandon M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent ·
Mountain View Campsite 12
We loved tent camping by the lake. The area was really lovely, 40 min to the Russian river, we enjoyed playing in lake Sonoma on the book ends of our trip. Would love to come back and hang with some horses, or enjoy a lake rental. Host was very accommodating and helpful.
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Shannon M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Tent ·
Large Lakeview Campsite 8
Overall, we had a nice experience. The campsite was large and private with a grand view. However, a few things to consider: did not see a potable water source, no true beach to hangout during the day. We were charged an extra $20 to use the Marina resort lawn but really no good space at the waters edge. Also, the price to camp for one night is pretty pricey.
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Stacy W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 16
The view was great. Portapotties were clean and campsite included a trash can, fire pit, and picnic table. Although spot 16 was by the main road traffic noise was minimal. I would stay at the Ranch again as it was reasonably priced for what you got.
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Britney B.
8 months on Hipcamp
Great view. Friendliest hosts. Worth every penny.
The winds was too intense for a campfire so the hosts offered an alternative for us. A propane fire pit. Trip saved!
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Justin J.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campsite 21
We loved camping here! There is great access to the lake (~1 min drive) with boat rentals, beautiful sunsets, and even though we couldn't use the fire pits, Nikki provided propane fire pits for rent. There is also great access to great vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley! Our campsite (21) was large, and we managed to fit three cars and had plenty of space.
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Lucy S.
8 months on Hipcamp
Pros: Beautiful views, quiet and nice trails.
Cons: Sites not level and a lot of flys.
Overall nice spot and I would stay here again.
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Annette D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Campsite 23
The location is great - 1 minute away from the Lake Sonoma marina where you can take a dip. There's also a nice hiking trail right out of the campgrounds. There's not a ton of privacy or shade at site 23 but I couldn't hear any road noise which is good. For tent sleepers just FYI there is a slight slope to this site. David and Nikki were so friendly and accommodating. I unfortunately ended up not staying the night due to some extremely high winds but hope I can come back for the full experience sometime.
Naomi Y.
14 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Large Lake View Campsite 1
We stayed at Site 1. It was a beautiful view and gave us a good amount of privacy with a large camp space. It was also relatively quiet and we even got to see a wedding happen! There were a few things that would benefit this space and experience: 1) The ground was very hard at this particular site and it was difficult to put our metal stakes in for our Springbar tent with several of the stakes bending. Next time I would bring different stakes. 2) There was one porta potty being shared across three or four camps sites with ours being the furthest away. It would've been great to have one at/or closer to the site. 3) With the winds kicking up, we felt uncomfortable having a fire as there's brush and twigs in very close proximity to the fire ring. The host assured us it was fine, but we were overly cautious as we use open fire cooking often and used our own judgement.
Ultimately, I would come back here again and book the same site. The host was very accommodating and even directly brought us our firewood and grate. We felt very safe and we loved being so close to the lake!
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Erika P.
3 reviews
Location
Geyserville, Sonoma, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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