Geyserville, CA

Boat-in Sites (Lake Sonoma)

LakesideHikingFishingSwimmingMotor-boatingMountain bikingHorseback riding

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About this spot

Overview

Lake Sonoma's Boat-In Sites are scattered around beautiful Lake Sonoma, only a 45-minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a two-hour drive from San Francisco. BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND 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.

Recreation

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. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders enjoy exploring several miles of trails that meander along the shoreline.

Facilities

The lake hosts 108 boat-in campsites. Some sites lie close to the lake's ski zones while others are in more secluded regions perfect for fishing or swimming. Boaters who wish to camp/sleep on their boats may anchor anywhere within the park, but boats must be equipped with anchor lights. If boaters wish to tie up to the shore, they must be at one of the designated campgrounds.

Natural Features

Lake Sonoma is nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California. The area typically has cool, foggy, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Temperatures average in the upper 90s during the summer with short periods of higher heat.

Typical weather

Lake Sonoma

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lake Sonoma, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.51°JJanuary: average water temperature 51°F52°FFebruary: average water temperature 52°F54°MMarch: average water temperature 54°F57°AApril: average water temperature 57°F62°MMay: average water temperature 62°F69°JJune: average water temperature 69°F73°JJuly: average water temperature 73°F71°AAugust: average water temperature 71°F67°SSeptember: average water temperature 67°F62°OOctober: average water temperature 62°F54°NNovember: average water temperature 54°F50°DDecember: average water temperature 50°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 27 field-sample stations

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