As unrustic as it is, Burke's Canoes near Forestville is great for camping overnight then taking a daytime canoe trip on the Russian River. For just camping, the state parks are nifty (Butano?), there's camping up the coast on state beaches. I used to love a campsite about a mile inland from Goat Rock in Sonoma County, but it's gotten more popular lately and isn't as rustic. There are 18 camp spots, I've been there a few times when it's been less than 25% full. The last couple of times, it was mostly full. At this time of year, if you don't want to drive four hours, the coast and redwoods are best. In the spring, the foothills are nice.
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As unrustic as it is, Burke's Canoes near Forestville is great for camping overnight then taking a daytime canoe trip on the Russian River. For just camping, the state parks are nifty (Butano?), there's camping up the coast on state beaches. I used to love a campsite about a mile inland from Goat Rock in Sonoma County, but it's gotten more popular lately and isn't as rustic. There are 18 camp spots, I've been there a few times when it's been less than 25% full. The last couple of times, it was mostly full. At this time of year, if you don't want to drive four hours, the coast and redwoods are best. In the spring, the foothills are nice.