Petaluma, Sonoma County

San Francisco North / Petaluma KOA

A 312-site KOA resort in Petaluma, about 40 miles north of SF, with a heated pool, petting farm, cabins, and easy access to wine country and the coast.

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Location20 Rainsville Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Distance to SFAbout 40 miles north of San Francisco
Sites312 sites across 70 acres, plus cabins and lodges
HookupsFull hookups, 50 amp, pull-through and big-rig sites
AmenitiesHeated pool (seasonal), hot tub, petting farm, playground, dog park, camp store
Official sitekoa.com

Who this park is for

Families and anyone making the trip as much about the stay as the city. Kids get the pool, hayrides, and petting farm; adults get Sonoma wineries and the coast within easy reach.

Good to know before you book

  • KOA named this their 2026 Campground of the Year (Icon Award), and it shows in the upkeep.
  • Reserve through KOA or call 1-707-763-1492. Summer weekends sell out well ahead.
  • Downtown Petaluma is a genuinely pleasant river town for an evening out.
  • It is a 45 to 60 minute drive to San Francisco without traffic; plan city days around rush hour.

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Common questions

Is the Petaluma KOA good for families?

It is one of the most family-oriented parks near SF: heated pool, hot tub, petting farm, hayrides, playground, banana bikes, and organized activities through the season.

How far is the Petaluma KOA from San Francisco?

About 40 miles north, roughly a 45 to 60 minute drive outside of rush hour. Many guests split the trip: wine country days from the KOA, then city days.

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