Sugarloaf Ridge State Park

and must be leashed even in campgrounds

We got a site close to the main bathroom which was nice. It's on the sunny end and close to the creek. The creek was fun to play in during the day but at night all the frogs came out and kept me up. They were pretty loud and obnoxious. The sites to the right of the visitors center seemed really nice. In the shade with lots of mountain to set up camp and roam around in.

Like any other area of California at this elevation, there are rattlesnakes. We get occasional reports of rattlesnakes but they aren't a problem if you leave them alone. If they are spotted in the campground, let a staff member know and they will humanely remove them.

Dogs are allowed in the campground and on paved roads only. No dogs on the trails (even paved trails). Dogs must remain on a leash. I would not call this park particularly dog friendly

Dogs are not allowed off leash. They are allowed on leash only in the campground and on paved roads. By California state law, dogs are not allowed on backcountry trails in state parks.

Thank you

They are .25 a minute

Don't know about that! The water is very cold in the winter and with the ongoing drought there is not much water in the summers.

There is not. They also say not to use the water for drinking/cooking, just for washing. Bring your own water

Campsite is wheel chair accessible. Some walking trails as well, but only so far.

Yes, night camping too.

It's on their website. Ut usually between$12-15

Yes, coin operated

Definitely not. The other people are right there's a creek but it's extremely shallow and this time of year probably just puddles.

There is no cellphone coverage, or very spotty at best. That is with Verizon.

Yes, just give them a call or online and they should reserve a picnic table for you. Its a great place for nature

Yes, I've camp a number of times with my Coleman Pop up, I'd call to inquire about weight and length restrictions. There is a deep dip in the road where you cross a stream and a large trailer might have a hard navigating it.

We didn't encounter any bears, nor warnings of bears in the area.

Yes there is firewood and rings. Available at the park. I think they are 10.00 per bundle

It can be deceptive. Its not so much a long hike as a vertical change hike - down to the waterfall and then hike back up to get out. Ive seen a lot of people get pretty huffed up going up the trail to get back to parking. From my map it looks like you cross about 8 or 9 contour lines each way, down then up, for what is approximately 1000 yards of horizontal trail length.

To piggyback Kristen's answer. Yes, on most trails but not all. At the entry kiosk or the visitor's center they will have trail maps with the routes that mountain bikes are allowed on highlighted.

$35/night.

Just east of Santa Rosa. Almost to Kenwood.

I was there on February 3rd. About two-thirds of the trails are closed, but the main trail is open. You walk through burned areas, which actually are all recovering. It's really beautiful, and amazing to see. I highly recommend you visit Sugarloaf.

Yes, approx. 75-80% of the Park burned in the October 2017 wildfires. Thanks to the hard work of many, as of Feb. 1st, some of the trails have re-opened. As of Feb. 15th, half of the campsites are open. Sonoma Ecology Center is offering many docent-led Fire Recovery/Ecology hikes to help educate the public on the effects of fire on the landscape and to connect people to the land. In general, fire benefited the land. It's still quite beautiful, albeit different.

If you look at the photos of the park on Google maps, you will find multiple photos of the maps. You can also find physical pamphlets at the front of the trail where you park.