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Camping Information and Rules

Campground and Reservation Rules	Check In/Check Out
Individual Sites	Cancel
Groups Sites	Change/Move
Environmental Sites

Failure to comply with policies, rules and regulations may result in eviction from the campground and/or a loss of paid fees. It is the responsibility of the reservation holder to make sure that all members of their camping party are informed of and comply with all rules and policies.

Important Campground/Reservation Information

Campsites do not have utility hook-ups.
Dogs are permitted as long as they are physically controlled on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. A fee will be collected per dog, per night. Dogs or animals are not allowed in environmental campsites.
Fires are permitted in designated BBQs and fire rings. No fires on open ground. No wood gathering (bundled wood is available for purchase). Fires are not allowed in environmental campsites.
Persons under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
No refunds will be allowed due to weather.
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Only one email address allowed per household – not to be used by other customers.

Individual Sites:

Specific sites are not guaranteed. However, park staff will try to honor your request.
A maximum of 8 people are allowed at each individual campsite at anytime (includes children).
A household may reserve a maximum of two (2) campsites per park per visit.
Disabled accessible sites may be reserved only for individuals requiring specific access accommodation.
Valid discounts must be presented at time of reservation. Discounts cannot be applied after reservation has been processed.
Access Pass holders must present a valid Access Pass upon registration at the park to receive discounted rate.
Sonoma County residents must have proof of residency to receive discounted rate.
Camping fees include one (1) vehicle per site as well as a towed vehicle or trailer. A maximum of two (2) vehicles (trailers, automobiles and RVs) may be parked at most campsites. Campers will be charged an extra vehicle fee per additional vehicle per night, subject to availability. Extra vehicle parking is limited at all parks.

Group Sites:

The group campsites are tent only; no RV’s/trailers allowed.
Spring Lake’s group campsite capacity is 75 people and Doran’s is 50 people (includes children).
Camping fees include ten (10) vehicles per site. Campers will be charged an extra vehicle fee per additional vehicle per night subject to availability. Extra vehicle parking is limited at all parks.
Discounted rates and/or promotional offers do not apply to group campsites.

Environmental Individual Campsites

Campsites are tent only. Tents must be pitched in designated area only.
Dogs or animals of any kind are not permitted.
Pit/chemical toilet located nearby.
There is NO potable water available; bring your own drinking/cooking water.
No trash services available. Pack out everything you bring in. The registered camper will be liable for any clean up or damage of any kind.
A maximum of four (4) people are allowed at each environmental campsite (at anytime; includes children).
A household may reserve a maximum of two (2) environmental campsites per park per visit.
Camping fee includes one (1) vehicle per environmental campsite. One additional vehicle will be allowed per environmental campsite and the additional vehicle fee will apply.
Parking is valid at the Pythian Road parking lot only. No overnight parking allowed at the Los Alamos Road parking lot.
Check in time is 2 pm; check out is 12 pm.
Registration - Campers with reservations for the environmental campground must register at Spring Lake Park’s Newanga entry station between 11 am and 3 pm (no more than 48 hours in advance of their reservation arrival date). The camper must provide park staff with each vehicle’s license plate number at time of registration.
Camp stoves are permitted for cooking. Campfires, cooking fires and BBQ’s are NOT allowed. Hood Mountain Regional Park is a non-smoking facility.
Digging, trenching, disturbing the ground, etc. is not allowed.
Campers must remain within the designated campground area after sunset. Day use areas of the park close at sunset.
Discounted rates and/or promotional offers do not apply to environmental campsites.

Stay Limits

Campers may stay at Spring Lake Park a maximum of 10 nights during the summer season (May 1st – Sept 30th) and 10 nights during the winter season (Oct 1st – April 30th). A camper may stay 10 consecutive nights provided the site is available.
At Doran Beach, Gualala Point, Stillwater Cove and Westside Parks, campers are permitted to stay up to 30 nights in a calendar year. A camper may stay 10 consecutive nights provided the site is available.
Environmental campers at Hood Mountain Park are permitted to stay up to 30 nights in a calendar year. A camper may stay up to four (4) consecutive nights provided the site is available.
Once this consecutive night limit has been reached, the campground must be vacated and no one in the party may return to camp in the same park for 24 hours.

Check In/Check Out

You may check in after 2:00 pm on the day of your reservation.
Campsites will be held until 12:00 noon the day after the reservation arrival date. If the park staff or reservation agents are not notified prior to that time, the reservation will be cancelled and all paid fees will be forfeit.
Upon arrival at the park, present your confirmation and proof of eligibility for any discounts taken at the time of booking.
Check out time is 12:00 noon on your departure date. Please clean up the campsite before leaving. The next camper will appreciate it.

Cancel

Individual & Environmental Campsites: To cancel a reservation call (707) 565-2267, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (excluding holidays); no later than the original arrival date. If a reservation is cancelled at any time the first night's camping fee, the reservation fee and any change fees are forfeit for each site.
Group Campsites: To cancel a reservation call (707) 565-2267, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (excluding holidays); no later than the original arrival date. If a reservation is cancelled at anytime the reservation fee and any change fees are forfeit for each site. The forfeiture of camping fees varies depending on how many days in advance the reservation is cancelled.
- less than 30 days in advance: forfeit the first night’s camping fee
- 30 to 89 days in advance: forfeit 50% of the first night’s camping fee
- 90 or more days in advance: no forfeiture of camping fees

Change/Move

Individual & Environmental Campsites: To change or move a reservation, call (707) 565-2267, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (excluding holidays), at least one day prior to the original arrival date. A non-refundable change fee will be collected for each move or change per campsite altered. Any new dates chosen need to be at least 10 days to one year out from the date the change is made. Changes to camping fees may result, based upon the new camping dates.
Group Campsites: To change or move a reservation, call (707) 565-2267, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (excluding holidays), at least one day prior to the original arrival date. A non-refundable change fee will be collected for each move or change per campsite altered. Any new dates chosen need to be at least 10 days to one year out from the date the change is made. Changes to camping fees may result, based upon the new camping dates.

Changing Reservations After Arrival

Campers may be able to change their campsite or add nights after arriving at the park. Check with park staff about possible changes.
A partial refund of camping fees may be available subject to the approval of the Supervising Ranger. Campers must notify park staff of early departure prior to leaving the park.

No Show

Campsites will be held until 12:00 noon the day after the reservation arrival date. If the park staff or reservation agents are not notified prior to that time, the reservation will be cancelled and all paid fees will be forfeit.

Compliance with all rules is required. Additional policies, rules and regulations can be found at: Campground Regulations (PDF 116 kB) & Environmental Campground Regulations (PDF 100 kB)