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Sugarloaf Ridge Campground

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This campground has 40 full-developed family campsites and a group camp.

Here, you reserve a spot then pick it out when you arrive, so getting there early is a good idea. The campground is located with easy access to the visitor center and several nature trails.
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Anneka H.
November 27, 2016
Things to know: Campsites here are cheek-by-jowl on top of one another. But, there are great star views in the meadow on clear nights. Campers with pets or small children should also be aware that big cats have been seen hunting here at night, so keep pets on leashes and kids close by.
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Nina M.
August 12, 2016
This campground has some pros and cons. The pros are many - a beautiful location with great hiking and a cool observatory close by. Huge California oaks and bay laurels, the latter filling the space with a wonderful aroma. Good clean bathrooms and showers. The major con is that the sites are jammed in close together, and, being a family campground, there are many kids. I love kids, but it can be very loud at night and early in the morning. No drinking is allowed in the park, which was fine with me! I might not go back but I'm happy to have stayed there.
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Kate W.
May 17, 2016
The national park is about a 10minute drive off the highway at Kenwood before you reach the entrance point.It is in fact the parking meter thing on the right as you go in.$35 for a night and go and pick your spot. The site is on a big loop where a stream wraps around it.In the middle is a large field. Campsites are large and each have benches/fire pits. Wood available from the ranger for $8 and 'hot showers' coin operated.25c for One minute !They are clean. Location wise, this is fifteen minutes from any vineyard, not walking distance. unless you are a reasonably fit cyclist the distance from the Camp on wheels is 25 mins at least. Peaceful place with only the sound of the stream running through, we had a lovely time here. Would recommend.
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Brook G.
July 9, 2015
The non-profit Valley of the Moon Observatory Association provides year-round astronomy education and interpretation programs at the Robert Ferguson Observatory, open ~once a month for star gazing and "star parties". http://rfo.org/public-astronomy.html
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Katey W.
April 10, 2015
Most campsites are NOT secluded and people can be heard all around. The sites are located up the hill and there's a great field/valley for star gazing. Good for families.

Your guide to camping in Sugarloaf Ridge Campground

Overview

Biking

Sugarloaf has been described as a mecca for cyclists who love to climb and don’t like crowds. We like the Bald Mountain Loop.

Fishing

Trout fishing in Sonoma Creek is best in late spring and early summer (the creek is not stocked). Fishing season varies each year--please consult current California Fish and Game regulations. Anglers over the age of 16 must have a valid California fishing license

Hiking

Sugarloaf Ridge State Park has a variety of unique hikes, ranging from a casual hike, to a waterfall, to an actual “planet walk.” The non-profit Friends of Sugarloaf hosts guided hikes and events fairly often, you can check out their full calendar here.After a big rain, the “Canyon Trail Waterfall” can be seen in all of it’s glory. If that’s not your thing (not sure if anyone has ever said, “waterfalls are just not my thing”), then there are miles of trails, some decent fishing and a cool observatory.The “Planet Walk” is a scale model of the solar system that is designed to fit within the park. It allows you to “hike” through the entire system and shrinks it down so you can do this.

Horseback riding

There’s also great horseback riding, if that’s what you’re into!

Climbing

Boulders along the Sonoma Creek and higher up in the canyon provide for some excellent challenges ranging from VO to V6. Check out the routes here, courtesy of SummitOrPlummit.

Wildlife watching

Sugarloaf Ridge is a brilliant place to try and spot some California wildlife . Deer, gray foxes, bobcats and coyotes all roam this land.

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