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Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve in scenic Sonoma Valley features two environmental campsites at Merganser Pond, reached via an approximately 2-mile uphill hike from the Pythian Road trailhead. The Azalea Creek campsites remain closed due to damage from wildfire.
Reservations are required, and can be made by calling (707) 565-2267. The Merganser Pond campsites are open for reservation seasonally on or after May 28.
Amenities
- Two tent-only campsites available: Dragonfly (max of 4 people) and Wilikos (max of 4 people)
- Each site includes a picnic table and a food locker. Pit toilets are nearby.
- No potable water available; bring your own cooking and drinking water.
- No electricity available. Cell phone reception can be limited.
- No campfires allowed; gas-powered cookstoves are permitted, but BBQs are not allowed.
- Pack out all trash, litter and food scraps. No garbage cans or trash service provided.
- Horses and other pack animals are allowed in the campground.
- Dogs, cats and other pets are allowed if they are on a leash, under control and attended at all times. Maximum leash length is six (6) feet. A $2 fee will be charged per dog per reservation.
- Note that dogs are not allowed on trails in adjoining Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Be aware of park boundaries.
Rates
- $20 per night
- Campers may stay up to 10 consecutive nights.
Cancellations
Cancellations made within 10 days of the scheduled arrival date result in the forfeiture of first night’s camping fee. All other camping reservation and cancellation policies apply.
Environmental Campsite Policies
Check-in is at 2 p.m. Check-out is at 12 p.m. Campsites will be held until 12 p.m. the day after the reservation arrival date. If the park staff or reservation agents are not notified before then, the reservation will be cancelled and all paid fees will be forfeited.
- Campsites are tent-only. Tents must be pitched in designated areas.
- Campfires, cooking fires and BBQs are not permitted. Gas powered camp stoves and lanterns are allowed.
- Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is prohibited in all regional parks and campgrounds.
- Pack out all trash, litter and food scraps. No garbage cans or trash service provided.
- A campfire isn’t a trash can. Burned trash releases harmful toxins that you and others will breathe in.
- Dogs, cats and other pets are allowed if they are on a leash, under control and attended at all times. Maximum leash length is six (6) feet. A $2 fee will be charged per dog per reservation.
- Parks close at sunset. Campers must remain in designated campground area after parks close.
- Keep items of value with you. Do not leave valuables in your car.
- Display park camping pass (provided with your reservation confirmation) on your dashboard.