Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in Guerneville, Sonoma County, United States | Campsite | Campgrounds

That place is Schoolhouse Canyon Campground nestled in an ancient redwood grove 2 miles East of Guerneville, along the Russian River in California in the United States.

Schoolhouse Canyon Campground is a special place, a place where time stands still, a place where memories are made, a place where families come to relax and forget about the chaos of modern life.

Camping here is a nod to the past. A nod to a simpler time when a family could sit around a campfire and tell stories, swim in the river, go fishing and have fun. You won?t find a television here and we don?t allow generators. This is a true heritage park, one of the last real tent Campgrounds on the Russian River.

The park has been in continuous operation since the 1960s and is part of the original Ridenhour ranch, which has remained in the family since the 1850s. Please come and relax, camp with us and enjoy the beautiful Russian River valley. We are a perfect home base for wine tasting, canoeing, bicycle tours or even a visit to the coast. We look forward to your stay.

The Campsites at Schoolhouse Canyon Campground are like no other on the Russian River. The lower sites are tucked into a Redwood grove while the canopy of the upper sites is a mixture of Bay, Oak and Madrone. There is shade cover and protection from the sun throughout the canyon.

Each site has a campfire pit and picnic table which were hand made by the founder, John Fuller. A winter creek and falls split site #30 in half, which is known as the ?Honeymoon Suite? because a couple were married there in the 70s.

#9 is big and goes to larger groups, while the 7s and C have electric hookups. #14 has a large redwood stump with a happy face. It?s almost always booked. Campsite #13 is tucked back in between a couple of Redwoods and #G is next to a tree that is growing sideways instead of up. There is even one site which has a secret spot to hide your tent that allows you to look out over the the others in privacy.
Nearby Guerneville area tourist attractions within easy reach from the Schoolhouse Canyon Campground in California:

Korbel Champagne Cellars - 1/2 mile

Korbel makes great Champagne. It?s also affordable and they have a fantastic deli. There is outdoor seating with a
beautiful vineyard view. Don?t miss the tour.

Johnson?s Beach, Guerneville ? 2 miles

You think we?re a nod to the past? Johnson?s beach is like stepping into a time machine. Johnson?s Beach is a real old
time public beach with snack shack and kiddy pool. Enjoy a burger and a beer or rent a canoe or paddle-boat. Johnson?s is always a great time.

Armstrong Redwoods ? 2.6 miles

Even if you?ve seen Redwoods before, this Armstrong?s is amazing! It?s a state park and there are self-guided nature
trails, picnic facilities and a visitor?s center.


Goat Rock - Sonoma Coast State Park ? 17 miles

The Sonoma coast is beautiful and it?s close enough for an afternoon trip to watch the sunset.

Burke's Canoe Trips ? 2.8 miles

If you haven?t canoed the Russian River, you haven?t canoed! A truly great experience. Insider?s tip ? go as early as possible. There is a lot more wild life to see in the early morning and you?ll avoid the crowds

Bike Tours ?

There are too many unbelievable rides in this area to list. It would be hard to beat Westside Road from Hacienda Bridge to Healdsburg or Kings Ridge Road from Cazadero to the Sonoma Coast. These are also great roads for a Sunday drive if you left your bike at home.

Hiking - Austin Creek State Recreation Area - 8.4 miles

A gorgeous site with thousands of acres of woodlands, rolling hills, and open meadows. Well worth the drive.

Westside Road Wineries - 2 miles

Westside Road is likely the most beautiful wine tasting route in the county. More than a dozen wineries that are part of Russian River Valley.