Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Westside Regional Park serves as a premier coastal destination for travelers seeking an authentic Northern California experience. Perched directly on the shores of <strong>Bodega Harbor</strong>, this county-managed facility offers a rugged yet accessible atmosphere. It provides a peaceful retreat where the sounds of the bay and the calls of seabirds define the environment. For those who value a <strong>scenic harborfront setting</strong>, this park provides a unique vantage point of the local fishing fleet and the natural beauty of the Sonoma Coast.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated on the western edge of the harbor, the park is sheltered from the direct ocean winds but still enjoys a refreshing maritime climate. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling coastal hills and the bustling activity of nearby <strong>Spud Point Marina</strong>. Visitors are within walking distance of local seafood markets and docks, making it easy to immerse yourself in the <strong>working waterfront culture</strong> of Bodega Bay while remaining tucked away in a quiet camping spot.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>This park is designed primarily for self-contained RVs, as it does not offer individual water or electrical hookups. However, it provides several <strong>essential conveniences</strong> for travelers. Key features of the park include:</p><ul><li>A <strong>triple-wide boat launch</strong> with easy harbor access.</li><li>A dedicated <strong>sanitary dump station</strong> and potable water.</li><li>Restrooms equipped with <strong>coin-operated showers</strong> for guest use.</li></ul><p>The paved parking pads are relatively level, making setup straightforward for those comfortable with dry camping in a spectacular location.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Adventure is never far away, with <strong>Bodega Head</strong> just a short drive up the road, offering breathtaking hiking trails and seasonal whale watching. Birdwatchers and photographers often frequent the nearby marshes and tidal flats to catch glimpses of local wildlife. For a taste of local history, the town of Bodega, famous for its role in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds," is only a few miles inland. You can also explore the <strong>Sonoma Coast State Park</strong>, which features miles of sandy beaches and dramatic rocky bluffs.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>Westside Regional Park is ideal for <strong>boating enthusiasts and anglers</strong> who want immediate access to the water. It also appeals to adventurous RVers who prefer a more rustic, natural experience over the manicured lawns of luxury resorts. If you enjoy the simplicity of <strong>boondocking with a view</strong> and want to be in the heart of a coastal fishing village, this park is a fantastic choice for your next Sonoma County road trip.</p>



Westside Regional Park in Bodega Bay, California is a beautiful park located on the Sonoma Coast. The park offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding hills. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and picnicking. The park also features a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms. There are also several trails that lead to the beach, where visitors can explore tide pools and observe wildlife. Westside Regional Park is a great place to spend a day outdoors and enjoy the beauty of the Sonoma Coast.

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Westside Regional Park

Visit Westside Regional Park in Bodega Bay, CA, for stunning harbor views and a convenient boat launch. Enjoy dry camping near top-tier fishing and seafood.

Westside Regional Park | Bodega Bay, CA

Awesome ! Went camping with friends and fam, tent camping. FYI, you'll need coins for showers. There are water spouts near sites. Near the ocean. Gets cold at night.

This is a good place to spend the weekend if you want to stay cool and hang out at the beach.

Great location, night times it gets really cold at this time of the year, especially if you are staying in a tent like me. I paddle a lot, so I thought I could launch from the beach but wasnt able to do that because of the low tide. There is a boat ramp right next to the compound, you can launch from there

The showers are an abomination. The mats are like standing on Lego pieces and everything looks pretty filthy. The campsites and roads are full of puddles after every rain. Its been neglected.

Nice place to stop overnight, if you bring a fishing pole with hook, and have a permit The Fish and Wild life warden explained that as long as one person in your party had a line in the water. You can fish all night (code for sleeping overnight) However, you potentially might be told something different by the sheriff or local police. We were not hassled and enjoyed the area.

TLDR: this is, at best, a "just passing through" camp. Day use seems nice though.

There seems to be 2 different groups here: vans and RVs that are stopping for a night or two to explore the surrounding area or pass through, and young SF residents who think this is real camping.

This is, for the most part, a parking lot with a bathroom and shower attached to it. This is not a "hanging out" campground. That being said, you will have running water, a fire pit, and bathrooms. They won't be well-maintained, but they are maintained nonetheless (bathroom cleaning happens daily around 9 AM, in which someone literally takes a garden hose to the whole thing and squeegees the excess water down a drain). Bathrooms seem to be well-stocked with soap and TP however. Showers have hot water and will run you $2.75 for 8 minutes. You can get quarters from the very sweet and kind camp hosts near the entrance.

Accessibility seems to be limited for those who may have difficulty walking. There are accessible restroom stalls, and the showers have an accessible bench, but I'd recommend getting a site as close as possible to the rest area as there are no accessible reserved sites available, and it can be a bit of a hike from the middle of the campground.

One thing that bothered me when making reservations for this spot was the severe lack of actual campground pictures. I mostly saw glamour shots of RVs and bay views (on a nice day), but that was it. I'm not sure if our timing was wrong, but it was grey, cold, and damp here during our entire stay. If you head about 10 minutes inland, the temp goes up about 40 degrees, and it's quite sunny and beautiful.

The firewood (also sold by camp hosts) was $12/bundle and well-seasoned. The logs were a decent size for the price. The fire pits weren't really worth using however. The sides rose so high that you'd have to stand incredibly close to feel any amount of heat coming from it. This is probably to prevent fires from getting out of control, which could be demonstrated by the campground across the bay from us as Rangers attempted to put out about 3 brush fires.

Generator hours are 8A-8P, and people will be running them as soon as they're able to do so.

Check-in was interesting. You'll receive an email that you need to be at your site by 2 PM or risk forfeiting it, but no one is posted at the entrance station and the rangers don't actually show up until about 6 or 7 PM to verify everyone's paperwork. The whole process had a kind of refugee camp vibe, and took about an hour or longer, depending on how full the campground was. The rangers were incredibly warm and friendly however!

All in all, you will have a place to stay for the night, as the camp meets the bare minimum requirements for a campground. We stayed here for 2 nights to check out the area and head into Sonoma/Napa. I could see why there were more openings here vs. nearby campgrounds. It was a solid hub for having a place to sleep at night though.

It is a small campsite that only allows 2 vehicles and 2 tents per site. Must book in advance. Running water sparingly provided throughout the site for cleaning. Restroom on the outside edge. Quiet time after 10pm. No generator operating after 8 pm. Very closed to the water for fishing and crabbing during open season - bring your crabsnare and net if you are licensed. There are lots of hiking spots nearby. Low tide in the morning and high tide in the afternoon. Bring water shoes/moccasin/sandals/boots. It gets cold at night, so bring/ load up some firewood to burn at  the fire pit. Site is in the open. Bring a pop-up tent (10'x10') so you don't get sunburn from the cool & sunlight. Nearby restaurant closed early @ 6pm. The kids and pets would definitely enjoy playing on the beach when it is low tide, supervision recommended and DO NOT turn your back on the water for safety measures. Day use area is just next door with plenty of parking plus the boat launch.

Our first time camping at Westside Regional. It’s clean and we love having flush toilets and hot showers. It’s also close to many small beaches and hiking trails in Bodega Bay. Westside campsite is small and very close to each other(picture for reference) and most as in 90-95% are RV campers. It’s okay for tent. Some of the RV campers made it feel like the campsite is mostly suited for RV campers who are there for the window view from their RV. So in short, like a retirement campsite for seniors.

I think Westside would be better if they have sections for tents only and RV only. So if you would like to try out Westside it’s better to get the front sites in direct view of the water.

The Day use picnic areas is beautiful and has more legroom. It is definitely family friendly just not so much the campground. We have the kids go to the day use area so they can run around a bit more during our down time.

We spent most of our time visiting surrounding  beaches and hiking trails.

Side note: The demographics of this campsite won’t suit you if you have small children as it was mostly old couples with no kids while we were there. Some are friendly old couples and some are NOT.

Being transparent for families:  I would not recommend for family with little ones like us. The unfriendly old couples made it uncomfortable as they had their eyes like hawk on our kids as if they were going to touch or destroyed their stuff even though our kids were in our campsites and the common areas only. It’s the “Stay off our lawn” (shaking cane in air) vibe. There are other campgrounds we enjoyed more around Bodega Bay that is better suited for families. We will probably only go back to Westside if it’s just the adults but what’s camping without the kids so….

Disclaimer: I would like to give it 5 star review rating for the campsite, amenities, and location. But the people who frequent it will most likely be the same all around. You may experience better camp neighbors than we did.

First time in this area and I definitely want to come back. I am not so much interested in fishing or crabbing like the guys are, but the atmosphere was so peaceful even when it was pouring rain all day.

My first camping in California, we had lots of fun, weather was bit cold but thats i like it. Beaches nearby. Campground has all must have facilities like water, clean restroom, bathrooms. onsite staff available and big flat ground for two tents. Firewood available onsite and staff is nice person. Bathrooms shower operated by quarters coins.

This is the better launch option at Bodega. People are fairly organized and polite. There’s not much current or wind. Stick to the green channel markers which are perpendicular to the main channel and you won’t get grounded

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Westside Regional Park