Connectivity
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Campground
Warm Springs Rec Area
Lake Sonoma, California
About this campground
Warm Springs Recreation Area offers six group day-use picnic sites; there is no overnight camping available.
Warm Springs Recreation Area is a day-use park located at Lake Sonoma, which is just a 45 minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a 2 hour trip from San Francisco.
The Woodland Ridge Nature Trail begins at the park and winds up the ridge, rewarding hikers with great views of the Dry Creek Valley and Lake Sonoma.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.717778° N
- Longitude
- 122.999167° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-inCommunity report
Site types
- Group sites
- Tent sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- ADA access
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Water hookups
- Electric hookups
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Warm Springs Recreation Area is a day-use park located at Lake Sonoma, which is just a 45 minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a 2 hour trip from San Francisco. There is no overnight camping available at this facility
World famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the area's extensive trail network.
Facilities
Warm Springs Recreation Area offers six group day-use picnic sites; there is no overnight camping available. Each site contains a covered shelter with seating for approximately 75 people.
Each site is also equipped with picnic tables and a large grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Individual picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Recreation
The Woodland Ridge Nature Trail begins at the park and winds up the ridge, rewarding hikers with great views of the Dry Creek Valley and Lake Sonoma.
The recreation area offers two sand volleyball courts and a large play area for football, baseball or other field sports. A small playground with a tire swing, slides and climbing structures is also on-site.
The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for large and smallmouth bass, catfish and sunfish. A small native population of rainbow trout exists in the waters as well.
Natural Features
Lake Sonoma is nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California. A large grassy, mowed field surrounds Warm Spring's picnic areas; shade trees are scattered around the field.
Nearby Attractions
Across the street from the picnic area, visitors can discover the natural and cultural history of the area at the Milt Brandt Visitor Center.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Disc Golf
- Day Use Area
- Picnicking
- Visitor Center
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Playground
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Group Shelter Non-Electric
6 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Maximum people
- 75
- Check-in
- 7:00 AM
- Check-out
- 8:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 4 flagged accessible
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Military Discount
- 1
- Maximum published occupancy
- 75 people per site
- Check-in
- 7:00 AM
- Check-out
- 8:00 PM
- Food storage
- Warm Springs Rec Area's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Lake Sonoma.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $50 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Group Shelter Non-Electric | $75 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Day use only; No overnight camping
- Amplified music is prohibited
- Visitors must park in one of two large parking areas and walk to the picnic sites
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Take Highway 101 to Healdsburg and exit on Dry Creek Road. Travel west another 11 miles to park boundary. Watch the road signs and make a left turn across from the visitor center to reach the Warm Springs Recreation Area.
Facility contact
707-431-4533