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California
Petaluma
Most Recently Reviewed
San Francisco North Petaluma KOA
Latest Review Submited On
2009-11-06 12:26:28
1 Park(s) Reviewed Near
Petaluma, California
CGID429San Francisco North Petaluma KOA
Camp Information
Sites
307
Date of Stay
October 2009
Latest Rate
$53
Hookups
Electric
yes
50amp
yes
Water
yes
Sewer
yes
Wireless Internet
yes
Cable TV
yes
Telephone
no
Modem Hookup
yes
Accommodations
Pull-Thru Sites
yes
Big Rig Access
yes
Waterfront Access
no
Shade Trees
yes
Pool Access
yes
Pets Allowed
yes
Tents Allowed
yes
Family Friendly
yes
Latest Review Information
Ratings (Last 10 Newest/Oldest)
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Clean Restrooms (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Clean Showers (Last 5 Newest/Oldest)
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Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
October 2009
$53
If you grew up on a family farm with a herd of cattle, sheep, goats and chickens this place will bring back memories. The same barnyard aroma and accompanying flying pests go right along with the animals. This KOA has pens near the office with goats, sheep and chickens for the campers to get close to along with a heard of sheep in a small pasture next to the entrance road. Not connected to the KOA but all along two sides of this large park is pasture land for a couple of herds of cattle who make themselves known. The first three days it was in the 80’s and the aroma got pretty ripe with lots of flies. Our last three days were cool, cloudy and wet. No smell or flies. So plan your stop here when it is cool. The park has nice facilities, a large dog park with many paved pull through sites in the short term area of the south half of the park. Leveling may be a challenge as the park is built on a rolling hillside and even when they try hard to grade the sites there is a still lot of slope to work with. The staff is friendly and the highway is far enough away so it isn’t noticeable. We came here for the wine country and the location worked out well. If the park were an island I would give it an 8 or 9. But as a destination park for the enjoyment of a family the surroundings do not make it enjoyable. We camped here in a Motorhome.
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Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2009
$53
Unlike some of the other reviews, we did not have a problem with flies. It did smell like fertilizer the first night we checked in; however, it smelled at the exit ramp also so it may be the area, not the campground. The campground is quite lovely with large pine trees and a very woodsy feel. Unlike most KOA's we've stayed at (which my husband thinks stands for Kamping on the Autobahn!) it was very quiet. I wish I had questioned them about their rates because looking at the other reviews, there seems to be quite a spread. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2009
$32
Camped here with a Trailmanor Rally. Nice park but as stated before ---lots and lots of flies. Besides the animals here at the park, this area is known for it flies. But it's good location to do wineries from. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
September 2009
$45
Typical KOA with tons of activities for kids and lots of them around. Park smelled like a barnyard most times due to the 'petting zoo' that was near the office. Sites heavily treed; we had site number 180 (most sites in that row can accommodate larger RVs). Used this park as a base for San Francisco and Napa. Would not have stayed here except there is not much in the area for larger MHs (we have 43' with a tow). Was comforted to find other similar MHs here when we were, also. Can't comment on facilities as we do not use them. Park was quiet at night, but had to keep MH closed up due to the campfires everywhere. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$60
This is a nice but very busy park. We had a premium site that was right across from the rec hall which is busy until 10pm. If you don't like alot of noise and kids running through your site then get a gravel site away from the rec hall. Our site wasn't level but the hookups worked fine. The staff at the park was fantastic and there plenty of activities, including the San Francisco tour that we highly recommend. The price was high but that's pretty typical of KOA. All told we would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2009
$45
This is a great KOA. If you have children: this place has so many things to keep them busy all day. They have 2 different areas to watch movies, 2 kinds of bikes to rent, a petting zoo, shuffle board and much more. There's a lot of trees for shade. They have some paved spaces and some that aren't. The spots weren't level but a little work fixed that. Overall just a wonderful place to stay a few days. We will return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$59
This was a good campground conveniently located to Napa and Sonoma valley. The sites are shaded. The premium site we had was right by the rec hall. The music was loud at times and the kids were continually walking through the campsite. The premium sites were paved but ours was unlevel. I would have preferred a gravel site away from the Rec hall. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
August 2009
$52
There was no hot water in the restrooms. Quiet time was not enforced by management. The 50 amp electrical service was very poor. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
August 2009
$80
We found it expensive, crowded, and noisy. This place was a nightmare for us. It was our first experience camping at a KOA campground. We didn't have reservations and were desperate for a place to stay and this was the only place we could find. This is definitely not our idea of camping. There is not much privacy here. There were lots of rental RV's. We couldn't wait to get out of there and left as soon as we woke up! They put us next to the "rec room," and we woke to sounds of a hockey table and techno music. It was camping hell for us. We like nature and solitude not camping next to an arcade in a suburban setting. The only good thing about this place for us was the full hook-ups. In our opinion, it was also pricey for what we got. Next time we'd rather stay in hotel for that price! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
August 2009
$65
We stayed at the Petaluma KOA for 10 nights to be able to tour the areas around the park. We were placed in space 249 which has Kamp Kabins on two sides. These cabins were continually filled with loud, rude people who have no clue what "campground ediquet" is. Twice, I had to walk down to the office to find the security after 11:30pm to have them come and tell the partiers to quiet down. These rude people left trash around like they were home and made the whole experience poor. Not to mention the bicycles, scooters and other toys used by the kids to entertain the parents all day long. Good park if you're not into peace and quiet and like kids running around all day; otherwise look somewhere else. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
August 2009
$60
Over all a very nice park. Fairly close to the ferry to San Francisco. Nice and cool for August. The public road to the entrance is in need of repair and the KOA road has three speed bumps that will rearrange your cabinets if you're not careful. Our site was next to the water system and the pump came on and off often. In my opinion the site should have had a reduced rate because of the pump noise. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2009
$75
This was the only park near San Fran so not by choice we had to stay. We felt like we were headed into a maximum security holding. The park was pricey all ready let alone the fact that they nickeled & dimed you for every family activity they provided. The park was cramped, unkept, & full of locals wanting to party. The positive was the children's play ground was well kept & large. The pool was a decent size, some spots had shade trees & the staff was pleasant. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2009
$69
We wanted to stay longer here, because it is good location to San Francisco, the Sonoma and Napa Valley. We left after 1 day--- They have the DJ at the pool, kids with their bikes, skateboard and scooters running up and down the street next to our trailer. We were looking for a relaxing place. This one is for families with kids only. We found a very nice and quiet park just 7 miles north of Petaluma called Wine Country RV Park in Rohnert Park, where we stayed then a week without any problem. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$50
Nice, family park. Plenty for all members of the family to do. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2009
$65
A large KOA with all of the frills. We have camped here before and will probably return. It is however a campground for family's and those camping with kids. The restrooms are generally clean and the staff works hard to keep them clean. The price is a little high and they now have a very unfriendly $10 per day per person visit fee. Some sites will not work for units with push-outs due to trees. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
June 2009
$74
The rate includes the $5 per child per night fee that KOA typically charges. The campsites and entry to the park are not big rig friendly. After investing 30 minutes maneuvering into our site, our 5th wheel had only inches between trees, tree branches and the utility post. The office/camp store staff was made up of young folk that for the most part didn't know much. They were moderately friendly to us, but several folk mentioned rude treatment. While we like friendly people, our rating is influenced by value for the dollar. This is the most expensive park we've used except for WDW Fort Wilderness. Apparently, they are able to keep these exhorbitant prices due to the proximity to San Franscisco. The park has a long way to go to justify the prices. Whereas WDW also has expensive prices, the sites are or have been upgraded to fit the larger RVs and the restroom/shower facilities were immaculate. This KOA swimming pool was nasty with dirty diapers/swim pants left on the pool deck. The restroom/shower facilities are very old. Our kids did enjoy visiting the petting farm which had five new baby goats. We also scheduled the tour of S.F., which was pricey but the guide was excellent. Internet access worked fine. We did not use the laundry facilities due to overcrowding. We were barraged by irritating, loud, repetitive music from the arcade every night. The machines were apparently turned off for quiet hours, but we couldn't wait to get away from the noise. The rec hall also had some type of kareoke night with the volume pumped up like a rock concert. We did not enjoy listening to everyone that participated and were not able to listen to our own music or TV in our RV. We will not stay here again, even if it means we must drive further to visit S.F. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2009
$68
Rest rooms need re-conditioning. They are getting old and need sprucing up. Dark and dingy and need more lighting. If one has children, this is a great park, but if its just you and the spouse, it can be very loud with children programs and karaoke singing until 9:30 p.m. Prices quite high compared to so many other comparable parks. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
April 2009
$50
This is a very nice KOA park near the freeway and close to San Francisco. They have nice wooded sites, and the park is very clean. Although close to the freeway, the park is very quiet. We always stay here at least one night when travelling on Highway 101. It is a great location when exploring the area. The staff is very nice and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
February 2009
$60
This Campground unfortunately sucks. I don't have anything against the view or anything, but management is completely rude to their clients. Especially if they are young, MANAGEMENT treats them like they are not woth their time, money or just respect. That's the word, completely disrespectul, and close minded. They do not train their employees with accurate information, so the customer has pay the consequences. This is the worst experience that I or my family have been through. If you want to be treated like a human being who deserves some respect, please don't go there. We camped here in a Campground Cabin.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
January 2009
$48
We spent one night here after getting our motorhome set up for towing at a nearby dealership. We arrived after dark with 3 miles of towing experience, so we were a bit anxious. The staff at check in was helpful and encouraging, assuring us that we could maneuver to our site with no trouble. And, we did. The site was level with plenty of room. Setup was a snap. Wi-fi, while the arrangement was a bit funky, was fine for us. Satellite was out of the question with all the trees, but cable was fine. Neither highway noise nor farm smell was too bad -- but, that's life in Petaluma! This is a handy spot for exploring the Bay Area. Though, as area residents, we would strongly encourage taking advantage of a tour from here or drive to the ferry in Larkspur to enjoy a day of sightseeing in San Francisco. If you are from out of town and want to see San Francisco, this spot is on our "recommended" list. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
December 2008
$42
This park is a real challenge for a 40' with a tow. The roads are very narrow, and the sites are tight and not level at all. Good luck if you want your satellite channels as there are huge trees throughout. In addition, it is very confusing (especially at night; it is pitch dark.) They should at least care enough to have an escort available to get you to your site. Not a well-kept park, and did I mention how dark it is? Yikes! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
November 2008
$37
Large park but very quiet. It was pretty busy while we were there, since there are few parks in the area. Some "residents" but they keep their sites and rigs well maintained. There are a few park cats, which my dog thought were meant for him, and a few park peacocks and peahens that he didn't know what to do with. We were there over Halloween and received quite a few trick-or-treaters who were very polite and thankful. They didn't knock on closed doors unless they saw you moving around. I didn't love the internet access. It wasn't very fast and they are sticklers about you not using too much download/upload time. I was cut off without warning which was a hassle. We work on the road, so internet is important. This is a problem we run in to in a lot of parks, so this one isn't in the minority. It's just annoying. All in all, I would recommend and I would return. We've stayed at several KOA's throughout the country and this one was quite fine. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2008
$55
Friendly staff. One of the only RV parks near San Francisco that will accommodate a 40 + tow. The air smells like you are on a farm. Ask for satellite location if you need more than cable. We stay in many KOAs and this is a good one. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2008
$57
This is one of the best campgrounds in Northern California. The staff was helpful and friendly. The activities for the kids were varied and fun. The restrooms were very clean. This is a high-energy park with lots of activity. Furthermore, it is located in the center of one of the most vibrant family vacation spots in America. Expect to pay for the best. You'll pay much less in the middle of Kansas, but the Pacific Ocean is much further away. We will return to this first-rate campground many times. One of the many positive features of this park are the many large, beautiful trees which provide shade and atmosphere. Finally, we took the campground's tour of San Francisco. It was wonderful and led by a knowledgeable and skillful tour guide. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$55
Great playground for the children We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
July 2008
$36
This is typical KOA. Lots of campfires and smoke. It was packed even with many people, like in tents per RV site. WiFi was all by unusable. Just a bit usable very early in AM but after forget it. Its expensive, but they have plenty of business. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$72
Excellent for family camping. They offer a petting zoo, pool, hot tub & sauna, arcade room, pet agility area and many different activities throughout the day including tours. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay there again. The RV sites are not very level at least ours was not. Mostly dirt base with little rock but if you can level your own vehicle and want a good old fashion feel of camping with today comfort, this place is great! Fire pits are offered and there is plenty of shade. Has to be one of the best KOAs we have seen thus far. Not to mention only 40 mile from the big city of San Francisco. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
[ 4 / 10 ]
July 2008
$60
This is probably great if you're camping with kids (the price is based on up to 8 people) but at nearly $60 a night for two adults, we felt it was poor value and not what we have come to expect from a KOA. The staff in reception were friendly enough, but all very young and (I felt) devoid of any practical RV'ing experience. No-one showed us to our site, their site map is confusing and the compass rose is wrong so complicates lining up your satellite. (I wish I had looked at the imagery on Google Earth as part of my research as then I would have seen all the trees, too). Although I had specifically asked for a satellite-friendly site (i.e. one where we can point our roof-mounted dish at a patch of unobstructed south-facing sky), we were unable to get a signal at either of the two they offered us. Another review I read mentioned the trees being adequately trimmed - I don’t agree, we had difficulty avoiding overhanging branches, the turns are tight and the spaces are too short to leave your tow vehicle hooked up, which defeats the object of having a pull-through. They must be doing something right as they claim to be full every weekend, but I don’t think we would go there again… We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2008
$60
This is a wonderful RV park. It is a nice quiet campground with much to offer. Convenient to all Bay Area attractions. Has one small shower building near the office (waiting line there!), but a larger shower building in the center of the park (no waiting there!) We lived near near here for many years, and will always stay in this park when visiting family and friends. City kids will love all the farm animals here--Cows, sheep, burros, chickens, and more! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2008
$65
This was a great park, especially if you have kids. They have a petting zoo and many activities. My children rented banana bikes every day and enjoyed swimming in the pool. The campground was clean, the sites were level, and the staff was very friendly. The park is situated close to many area attractions. I would definitely stay in this park again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2008
$60
We camped Wednesday through Saturday night. Rate was $53.75 weeknight and $60.00 weekend plus $5/night for each person after the first two. Before tax and KOA discount, we paid an average of $67.50 per night for four people. This KOA was completely filled during the weekend with overflow RV's parking in the dry camping area. Anywhere near the pool, office, rec room, playground, or bathrooms was very busy with people and kids. Even if you are used to KOA camping, this place is busy. I'd stay away from sites 129-180 to avoid the crowds. Some of these sites are a few feet away from the busy bathroom or rec room and you will have people walking through your space. With all that said, we enjoyed our stay. There was plenty for our kids to do (great petting zoo, nice pool, new playground equipment, craft projects ($4-8), ice cream socials, live exotic animal show on Saturday evening (fantastic but crowded and hard to hear), hay ride, bike rentals, etc). Site was level dirt with plenty of shade trees. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Hookups were OK except the sewer connection was 10-12 inches above grade so there is little downhill "flow" from your tanks. Bathrooms were OK, acceptable and clean but not great. You may have to wait to use the bathroom due to the crowds. There is little selection of real campgrounds in the San Francisco bay area and so far this is the best we've found. Everything else is nothing but an asphalt parking lot. San Francisco or Oakland are both about 45 minutes away. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
June 2008
$52
This is a decent RV park if you don't mind being fairly close to the freeway and Bay Area crowds. The park itself is nice - lots of redwood trees and other large trees for shade and privacy. Great campground to visit with kids as they have a newly rebuilt playground, large pool, ice cream socials, and other attractions. Lots of tent campers here so there tends to be more noise. Not a bad campground for a quick weekend getaway, but it is rather expensive. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2008
$60
This was our first time staying at this facility and we really enjoyed it. We stayed at the "old campsite" which is dirt-paved and is surrounded by nice redwood trees which gives off the aurora of being out in the woods vs. in a parking lot. Each campsite has a fire ring and a bench. This is a really nice campsite for families - there is a relatively new playground, activities like face-painting and hula hooping, a petting area (donkeys, goats, rooster and duck) and on the perimeter of the campsite there are cows and sheep. The pool was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The roads were nice and wide - our daughter even learned how to ride her bike there. I would say the only downside of this campground is the smell - we always felt like we may have accidentally stepped into something, but it was bearable and expected based on previous reviews. We plan on returning for memorial day weekend. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
March 2008
$54
We had a premium pull through site with full hook ups. Grounds were clean and well kept. Sites were large, though the site we had was not level, so we had to do some leveling with our trailer. We were charged an extra 10.00 at check in because we wanted to be next to our friends. That charge is not advertised, so we were not happy about being blindsided with an extra charge. The office did not volunteer the info, we had to ask why the extra charge. Gentlemen in office was abrupt, not real friendly. Since it was off season park was not busy so we were surprised about the charge. Very clean restrooms and showers. Very quiet but that could have been due to fact that campground was not busy. No activities when we went, so price was pretty high. Maybe it should be lower in off season and higher in summer when they have activities. Store was well stocked and neat. Petting animal area was nice as was pool and spa. We may come back, not sure because of the cost. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
March 2008
$60
This was our second visit to this campground. We really like the woodsy setting, with large pine trees, grass, and farm animals roaming the boundary of the campground. The sites are plenty long and wide. There is a pool (unheated in the winter), spa, well-stocked store, petting zoo, bike rentals, new playground, and plenty of activities in the summer (ice cream socials, pancake breakfasts, movie nights, hay rides, crafts, etc.). The campground is very clean. You have the choice of more rustic sites with gravel, dirt, grass and trees or with asphalt/concrete, grass and trees. There is lots to do nearby, including Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Marine World), San Francisco, Historic Petaluma, the wine country, and more. The only things I could possibly complain about are the price (we paid $60/night over spring break 2008 [includes 2 extra people] and nearly $70 in the summar of 2007) and the cows which can get a bit smelly in the summer. It is a great place to camp, especially with kids. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
January 2008
$60
We stayed at this KOA in January and although it was a very nice park with some activities, we found the sites to be very narrow with low branches and too close to fellow campers. The price was quite high as well. They kept adding on to the base price until we paid over $60 a night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
December 2007
$59
The price is the only drawback. The staff was very friendly and very polite. They invited us to their New Year's Eve Party, and introduced us and our children around (even though we only stayed two nights). About 1/3 of the park is people who are there on a permanent/regular basis and the rest are short-timers. The pool was closed but the hot tub was great. They had shuffleboard, a wonderful playground for the kids, and even had a place to pet the animals from the neighboring farm. The sites weren't bad, each was a patch of grass with a fire pit, picnic table and a couple of trees. The whole place was kept up quite well and everything was clean. The price was per night with 30 amp/water/sewer hook-up on a paved pull through site with two adults and three kids (1 free). We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
[ 1 / 10 ]
November 2007
$50
Pleasant park that appears to be family oriented. Shady, narrow tree lined roads make moving 38' rigs or bigger a bit interesting. Staff in the office was not particularily pleasant or helpfull. The morning after our arrival home from staying at this park we glanced out our window and saw that roof of the RV was covered with red debris that looked like it had come from the dead tree limbs above our site. This stain did not wash off and required compounding and rewaxing. It took 2 weeks to finally talk to the manager (after leaving numerous messages with his staff)to see what could be done about this problem. We were told to bring the RV back to them and they would see if they could do anything. Too far away for us, so we declined. If you stay at this park, we would suggest that you check the health of the trees above your campsite before pulling in. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
November 2007
$49
Very nice park but EXPENSIVE!!!! Good location for visiting San Francisco & Napa wine country. But, roadways are narrow. Also, staff at check-in were teeny-boppers resulting in much confusion.... next day there was adult staff that was very helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
October 2007
$52
We stayed here on a weekend, major mistake for retired people trying to avoid children. They're about 50 miles from a huge population center and taking advantage of it. This park is designed with kids in mind -- petting zoo, swimming pools, tent meeting rooms, etc. City kids on the lose, and who can blame them for being excited? For the rest of us, the dumpsters weren't emptied nearly often enough and there was no place to put garbage; the dog walk area was too far away from most of the park. I would try this park again during the week, but this area probably doesn't have an off season. I had a black water accident and the staff couldn't have been nicer and wouldn't accept a gratuity. Well stocked convenience store. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
October 2007
$50
There is little to find fault with at this KOA. Maintenance was busy while we were there. They were actually leveling sites! We saw them raking leaves and the park looked great. They have different areas for people who wish to use a satellite dish, but most of the park is huge trees. They offer cable and wifi, so we took that. We also took the San Francisco Tour from the park and had a wonderful time. They have a petting zoo and although the kids must love this, at times the wind does blow the wrong way. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
September 2007
$25
Family friendly, petting zoo, animal farm, hay rides, Large recreation hall, kitchen, meals. Store with friendly people, In and Out burger near by. Nice and quiet, very wooded, big redwoods throughout the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2007
$60
Petaluma was a nice campsite. The north side of the park was the older part of the park while the south side was the new and improved version. The staff was nice and friendly. The pool was AWESOME (warm). Some of the RV sites weren't that level. The TENT sites were great. My friends enjoyed it, The area is great. I would go back there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
September 2007
$57
The only reason this park did not receive a 10 is because I feel it is priced a little high. But for the money you get a beautiful park with nice large sites and large shade trees. The pool was huge! The personnel were all very friendly. The park was very clean in every way. The store had anything a camper could want. It is one of the nicest parks we have stayed in. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
[ 7 / 10 ]
September 2007
$53
Most KOA's are parking lots but this one was actually pretty nice. The sites are paved but no grass. There are all kind of activities for kids including a petting zoo. They also offer tours to the city directly from the campground. The WiFi was another issue. It hardly ever worked at the site. It has been a real problem with campgrounds that advertise WiFi but you have to almost sit in the office to pick up the signal. I wish they were more honest about the WiFi. We stayed here because of its location to San Francisco. We did find a great dogie daycare/boarding called Fit N' Furry that was also open on Sunday so we were able to drop the dogs off, go into the city for a whole day and then also do a wine tour on Sunday without worrying about the dogs. Even though most campgrounds say "pet friendly" most of the rules include not leaving them in the motorhome alone so dog day care has been necessary for us when we are going to be gone for the whole day. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2007
$57
First I have to say that this is the only park we saw that was half way decent in the San Francisco area, but having said that it still isn't the best park we have ever been to. The in and out gates are awkward and somewhat hard to maneuver. There are too many nit picky rules. Extra car has to be parked out front before you come in the gate. This price only includes two adults. Extra people are $7 a day. You can't park on the grass but for the life of me I couldn't find any grass on our site. Only dirt. I don't generally like KOA's and this is no exception. Overpriced even for California. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
August 2007
$45
We stayed here one night after picking up our new fifth wheel. The place was very hectic but if you ask, they will try to put you in a site away from the pool, game room, etc. The sites were tight with low hanging branches. Being new to RVing, we asked for an 'escort' in and out and the owners were very accommodating. There seemed to be plenty of staff around. The front desk and check-in were efficient and friendly. Generally, this wasn't a place I would normally stay in but was fine for one night. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
August 2007
$60
I would definitely recommend the San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA. It has everything. The campsites just below the store are the best – they seem very rustic with dirt and large redwood trees. The sites are pull-throughs and plenty big (we are 51' long when hooked up and we fit in our site without any problem), with lots of room for a picnic table and fire ring. On Tuesdays, they rake and hose down the sites, so they keep the grounds very clean. The pool is huge and not too cold. They also have a game room, two laundry rooms, a petting zoo, a wonderful playground, and also open space with cows, donkeys, and sheep. In the summer, they have activities planned throughout the day. On weekends, they have a country breakfast, coffee cart, live music at the pool, water slide, and several craft activities. Every day, they have a scavenger hunt, hay ride, ice cream social, bike (quad and banana) rentals, and kid and adult movies in the evenings. They also have a bus tour you can take if you want to see the SF sites. Historic Petaluma is nearby and there is also a small outlet mall if you want to escape for the day. The only drawbacks about this campground are the price ($60 per night for four people) and the nearby cows can be a little smelly if the wind is blowing in the right direction. We've loved it and will definitely be back. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2007
$85
We enjoyed our stay at the Petaluma KOA. There are an abundance of activities at this park. The sites are fairly close together and most are on a slope. Huge redwood trees separate the sites so satellite reception was not a option for us. We would return if in the area again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
July 2007
$55
Very nice campground. Facilities are superb with a great swimming pool. Nice park for the kids. Good size sites. Great base camp for touring Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$50
At first I balked at the price but decided that it was convenient to Highway 101 and to our plans, so I reserved two nights. Staff efficient and friendly. We asked to be away from the pool and petting zoo. It was fairly quiet. The location is the best feature for me . . . close to San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa Valleys, Bodega Bay . . There were a lot of employees cleaning, pruning and asking if we needed anything. Restrooms/showers okay. The family from Indiana in the site next to us took the offered tour to San Francisco and said it was wonderful. This is a great place to park your rig and let someone else drive you through the streets of San Francisco. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2007
$60
What can I say about this place...? It was busy and noisy when we were there, but there was a bundle of things for the kids to do. Most people use this place as a base for watching the car races or sightseeing in San Francisco or Napa/Sonoma Valley wineries. We came to do all of the above, but also to experience a full-tilt, destination-style KOA. It didn't disappoint as far as kid-fun activities (petting farm with baby goats to cuddle, big pool, hay rides, ice cream socials, pancake breakfast) and it probably had the best playground I've ever seen in my whole life. It was appropriate for ages 1-11 (but I think I saw 14 year olds having a blast on the older kid play structure). Some sites are nicer than others. We got a site close to the bathrooms and the Rec Hall. There are pros and cons to that. The Pro is that you're near all the action and don't have to walk miles. Cons: it's a bit noisy and people constantly cut through your campsite. I would have prefered a site further away from that area, but my kids and husband liked that area, so I guess you can't please everyone. The staff ran that place like a well-oiled machine (check-in was, like, 30 seconds! Maybe less!) and everyone was helpful and all smiles. It's a pricey place, but I think it's well-worth the money if you need a place to stay in the area with kids. We spoke to our neighbors at this RV Park and they come back here every year. No kids and they love it, too. I'd love to come back here one day. One note to those with hay fever or seasonal allergies: bring some Claritin. Our allergies went wild here (what with all the animals and grass). We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 6 / 10 ]
[ 6 / 10 ]
June 2007
$50
This park is good for families and group gatherings, as it is very kid-friendly and many large groups were setup across multiple sites and/or cabins. There were too few bathrooms given the number of people and they were only cleaned once a day. I don't plan on returning since there are other choices in the area and I prefer a more adult-friendly setting and cleaner facilities. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
October 2006
$41
Sites are a little close together and not as level as we'd like. Even with blocks, we weren't able to level out the coach without lifting wheels off the ground. Not all posts had 50 amp but it doesn't get too hot or too cold here so not an issue. Good water pressure and taste. Most sites are very shaded limiting dish use. Good basic cable, though. Good storage facility if that's a consideration. Almost 35 miles from Golden Gate and 30 miles from Napa but traffic moves pretty well here outside rush hours on freeway. Nice people. Very busy place - would recommend reservations. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2006
$64
We stayed at this campground for 3 nights. Extra person fee (2 Adults+) $5/night, a little steep, but after we saw how much there was for the kids to due, it paid for itself. The kids had so much fun they wanted to stay at the campground and not tour the area. We registered for what to turned out to be a fantastic tour of San Francisco (fee) that left right from the campground each morning. The staff was very friendly and helpful. WIFI connection was excellent from our site. We where in the back area behind the rec. hall. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2006
$54
We really like this park about 2 hours from home. This was our third visit. It costs more than some other parks but that was probably the reason we were able to reserve 4th of July weekend with only a couple weeks notice. Our spacious and quiet site (#55) was in the "E" row redwoods section. At first they offered us a noisy site next to the water pump and activites tent. $10 extra to reserve a specific site. "Free" Wi-Fi worked well. The weather was PERFECT.... fog burned off by 9am with afternoon temperature right around 80. Inland just a bit more and you're getting into the 90s. About 30 minutes away is Pt. Reyes National Seashore. A nice hike there is the Bear Valley Trail ("easy" 4 miles each way to the coast through the trees), starting at the visitor center. You might also want to visit "Snoopy's Home Ice" arena in nearby Santa Rosa with its Charles Schultz cartoon museum. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2006
$64
Pool closed too early, wifi & cable worked well. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
June 2006
$62
We found this park to be very nice. To respond to some of the earlier criticisms, there are lots of trees, but appear to be well trimmed--we had no problem with trees scraping our fifth wheel and there were lots of big rigs staying here. The sites are shady and of ample room. We didn't feel like we were looking into the unit next to us. The sewer hookups were very new looking pvc type openings that our hose fit in perfectly. It's a beautiful, rural park that is a destination RV resort, chock-full of activities, including sheep and goats in a petting zoo, a pool, a great rec room, nightly movies, etc. None of that mattered to us since we were there to sightsee, but may account for the expensive rates. That, along with the cost of CA real estate, of course. We haven't found any bargains anywhere in California! There were lots of children here so if you're an isolationist, stay at a state park. We were not bothered by noise and enjoyed being awakened by birdsong every morning. Cable TV is included in the rates and we had GREAT free wi-fi. Typical of KOAs, it's got lots of workampers so you never know what the staff might be like, but we found them all to be helpful. It's a great park and we would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 5 / 10 ]
[ 5 / 10 ]
September 2005
$54
KOA is quite proud of this campground and charged us $54.88 for one nights stay. The only game in town and they knew it. We were also rewarded with the foulest barnyard odor we have ever had to camp with. From the time we first arrived and opened the truck door until we left the stench was overwhelming. Ahh, the joys of camping downwind from the cattle barns and feedlots. The sites were on dirt and gravel. The trees, as previously mentioned, were trimmed back so they are not a problem if you are observant. The sewer hookups were old rusted pipe. The threads were gone so proper connections were not possible. To enter the campground after you register, you must go through a gate controlled by a keypad. This was very inconvenient and impossible to work from inside your RV. All in all, not a pleasant experience. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
September 2005
$38
If you like the never-ending smell of fresh cow manure (this place is downwind from a large dairy), sites that are not level and lack of basic WiFi service near the high-tech capital of the world, this is the place for you. Over-priced for a rather mediocre facility. Unfortunately, the choices in the San Francisco Bay Area are rather limited and this is the best of the lot. We stay there because of necessity, not choice, during our periodic trips to SF. Grin and bear it and look forward to moving on in a few days. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2005
$40
Nice park close to San Francisco and wine country. The staff was very friendly. Some of the sites are close together but there are trees and grass as well as firepits. The campground is hilly and some sites are up the hill. The sites are surrounded by kamping kabins. There is a large room for groups. There are farm animals on the premises. We did not notice traffic noise. The only problem we had was knowing where to stop for registration. The signage isn't good. There is a security gate and you must have a code to get into the sites. You cannot reach the device to punch in the code from inside a motorhome. However, the gate doesn't go down until you drive through. I understand it can get rather noisy on holiday weekends because of all the kabins and extra people there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$44
Prior comments about the trees needing trimming is correct. Easy to damage your rig if
you are not very carefull. LOOK UP. They could easily remedy this problem but do not. Some of the sites are muddy when it rains. They need to put some gravel in. With the prices they charge they should be able to afford it. Trim Trees, add gravel and this park could be 9 or 10. Having said that it is a conviently located park that is quiet at night after everyone settles down. They have modem hook up at your site (not all) which is convienent. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$38
Nice park, lots of trees if you like shade. We have a Direcway Satellite dish and need to
be out in the open. Ask for Site 238 if you need satellite. The park does a fantastic sightseeing day trip to San Francisco. Starts in June until ? Book early as it sells out. It is well worth the money. Great place for visiting Sonoma and the Napa Valley. Would stay here again (if I could get this site) We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2004
$45
Trees are a factor, especially for big rigs. While they have done extensive pruning since
our last visit there still remains a lot of trees to scratch the MH. Lots of pull thrus. Overall this is a good place to visit wine country and San Francisco. RV Park has tours to both. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
2003
$37
This is one of those campgrounds that, because it has little or no competition near a major draw (San Francisco) treats its guests lousy, charges way too much, and does not maintain (overhead limbs, unclean, etc.) as it should. I would definitely seek a space somewhere else if you have a big rig, and commute to the area. If I were with Trailer Life or Woodalls, I would rate this place as 5-5-5 and two stars. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
2003
$38
This was a definite rip-off. The site we were given only had electric & water. The site
was so narrow, our slides almost hit the ground that sloped on the side of the site. We were in a pull-through but had to back out because of so many tree branches that would have scratched our motorhome. The site was muddy. The entry gate is poorly situated & makes it difficult to enter with anything longer than 36'. We would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 2 / 10 ]
[ 2 / 10 ]
2003
$37
What a disappointment. Firstly, we made reservations far in advance and specified a 50-amp site. When we got there, they put us in a 30 amp and said they had "very, very few 50-amp sites." Why didn't they tell us when we reserved the space?
Secondly, the gate into the campground is so badly misplaced that you simply cannot turn with a toad behind your motorhome. Thirdly, they do not believe in
trimming tree limbs or branches. I'm still repairing scratches from my visit. Fourthly, the park is overpriced and overcrowded. Fifthly, we signed up for a tour of San Francisco and was told it would be by large bus. The day of the tour, they put us all in a small van that was overcrowded and miserable. Sixthly, the only modem connection in this huge campground is in the office and you must stand up to use it. Seventhly, this place is a ripoff because it is the only park in the area. Don't go here. Find somewhere else. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 3 / 10 ]
[ 3 / 10 ]
2002
$37
Nice layout, most sites paved some are gravel. The park is situated on some low rolling hills, walking in the park does involve some uphill walks (may not be advisable for folks with heart or respiratory problems). Most restrooms were locked with signs directing you to Recreation Hall, a park map was not provided until we asked for it to find the restrooms. The staff was friendly but not particularly helpful. Our stay in early October was marred by the stench of raw sewage that was evident throughout the park. We could not identify the source, but it made for very unpleasant times trying to walk our dogs. The park map noted that 14 days was the maximum stay, but more than a few sites appeared to have long term residents with multiple vehicles, and worn recreational vehicles. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
[ 8 / 10 ]
2002
$45
Campground was very clean and well maintained. Lots of activities for kids (petting zoo, hayrides, face painting, rock climbing). Tours of wine country and San Francisco available. Lots of trees, couldn't use satellite dish. Paid $45.00 (holiday rate) for electric and water only...no cable or sewer. A bit pricey. Friday and Saturday nights activities (karoke & music bands) up to 11:00 pm. Only game in town if you want
to stay anywhere close to San Francisco. We camped here in a camper.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
[ 9 / 10 ]
2001
$36
Only drawback for motorhomes is that the park owner does not believe in trimming trees. The park has many trees and some make it difficult to park. We did not use the public facilities but friends who were camping at the park at the same time said they were very nice but not sufficiently numerous for the number of people in the park. This is a huge campground with all kinds of camping facilities. It's 35 miles north of San Franciscso. We camped here in a camper.
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