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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pool closed too early, wifi & cable worked well. We camped here in a Motorhome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.