Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

This campsite is quite the hidden gem! The grounds are pristine, staff was very friendly. Bathroom and showers were very clean. Excellent campsite with paths and hikes right from your spot. There is a large visitors center at the entrance too! This campground offers tent camping, yurts and cabins! Would definitely return and try a stay in a yurt or cabin next time. There is a pool that was very clean and perfect for kids in the summer. The location was the best part, so close to all the vineyards and restaurants along 128. Easy to got to dinner in one of the towns and then back to campground for firepit and smores! We stumbled upon this site and were so glad we did! Will certainly return!

The Yurts are very nice and well constructed. The cabins are more expensive but nicer if you want to spend a bit more. The bathrooms near the parking area don't have soap but there appears to be a soap near the Yurts and cabins. The park is not the most scenic since I am used to California plants and scenery. There is a creek and lots of foliage but no waterfalls or very large rock formations. There were some suspicious folks biking around and no park rangers in sight so be careful especially if you are alone. Maintain situational awareness and don't let your guard down.

We car camped here with friends and our dog during the week. Our initial campsite (17) was pretty barren with little shade and no separation from the next site. We were able to swap to a better site and enjoyed our stay. Thank you camp host. While the park allows dogs, they are not allowed on any of the trails. This includes the short one to the nice creek that runs below the campsites. The location is great for visiting other spots in Napa valley. If you don’t have a dog with you the trail along the creek is nice. It’s actually a portion of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Restrooms, trash, fire pits and sites are all well maintained.

I have had nothing but spectacular hikes each time I come to this park. Redwoods, waterfalls & fantastic views along the way. The last portion of the hike to the top of Coyote Peak trail is a bit intense. Definitely not enjoyable on a hot day (I did that only one time). We had to cross the creek at one point- happy to say I didn’t fall in! I recommend this hike- maybe not for beginners but definitely for moderate hikers. Pack a lunch & enjoy!

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is one of our regular hiking spots. If you like wooded trails, the Redwood Trail traces a creek from different vantage points. The Coyote Trail leads to a peak where you can see Napa Valley. There are cabins, yurts, and RV sites available to rent. The picnic area has charcoal grills and a bathroom/shower area. There is a pool open during the summer though we've never used it.

Great place to hike that’s close to Napa. Get you away from the crowds. We did a five mile hike and we saw very few people. Lots of running water and many beautiful trees and flowers. Bring change. We got there early and had to self pay to park and didn’t have small bills. It’s $10.

Can't believe I've lived here for years in the area, and never went here. It's my regular spot now for the past few weeks. Beautiful area for hiking, camping, a walk. Picnic etc.

All campsites have no services, but there are water spigots all around. Yurts are nice with picnic table and fire pit. Lots of great trails through the redwoods.

Hmm...... I wouldn't say it's the most scenic hiking area of Napa... I wouldn't say it's the prettiest, or most well kept, or quietest, or any of that... Also, we did NOT camp.... It's kind of your run-of-the-mill, I want a state park with defined trails and a ranger nearby type retreat. Nothing extraordinary.

We wanted to camp in a yurt and this place had availability for the time frame that I was looking at. We went on a Thursday for one night. You can book one night if it's a yurt but have to book a minimum of 2 nights if you want a cabin. The park is minutes from Calistoga downtown and surrounded by vineyards. The park itself was quiet and huge. One car is allowed with your booking, you have to pay for each additional car. We had a dog with us and it's an extra $20 pet cleaning fee. There were plenty of picnic tables scattered everywhere and a reservable group picnic spot, next to the pool. The pool itself is only open during the weekends from 1-5pm, which was not only disappointing but surprising since it was August and peak summer. Each yurt is set back a bui from the one parking spot and in front of the yurt, there is large space with a fire pit, a picnic table and a wooded cabinet to lock your food in at night. The yurt itself is very big with a queen bed, a table and bench and 2 camping cots provided. It was nice and light with 2 windows with curtains. It was bit shocking to find out that there is no electricity and no camp fires allowed. No linens were provided and it got very cold at night. Glad we had our sleeping bags. There are 7 yurts and just as many cabins but only 2 bathrooms and some showers. Thankfully it was not very crowded. You have to pay for the showers in quarters and the camp host came around several times offering to sell us quarters and was very helpful if we had questions. He even came around in the morning to let us know that some lillies were blooming in front of yurt #1. He was so nice and helpful. There are plenty of trails but dogs are not allowed on trails so we didn't get to explore but we drove into Calistoga for some wine tasting. The worst part of the whole trip was at night, the park is on the highway and the yurt is not soundproof, you will hear every single car, however small, drive by. Keep this in mind when booking a yurt. On the way out, the attendant at check out was very friendly as well - she told us where to go to get away from the over priced wine tasting in the area. I will definately come back but with ear buds next time.

We stayed at Ritchey campsite #14 over the summer then Yurt #2 in the fall. We liked site #14 as it was in the shade and near the bathroom - there was a lot of poison oak but it was easy to steer clear and there were plenty of reminder signs. Yurt #2 was on the side near the busy road so there was a lot of vehicle noise as mentioned in other reviews, but the bed was comfy and we stayed warm inside. We plan on reserving Yurt #6 or 7 next time, as it's on the side further from the road. Conveniently near downtown Calistoga for restaurants, wine, and beer. We have a cabin reserved for the Spring and a campsite for the Summer, and hope to check out the natural springs pool then!

Me and the kids had an overnight camping here at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park on the hottest day of the week, summer of '24, what a scorcher! Regardless of the sizzling weather, Bothe-Napa is a nice campground with a swimming pool which is a plus. We were camped in #39 site and it had ample shade throughout the day. Two vehicles can comfortable park on site and I reckon family sized tents can accommodate within our campground. Ritchey creek is just behind our campsite that provides miles of trails to explore. The bathrooms are flushable, nice and clean! Showers are present provided some nominal fee and I peeked and they were tidy as well. What is great about this campsite is that it is very close to the town of Calistoga so you could quickly hop on your car and explore the small city. Overall, we had a good time here and I think we would have even have a better time on a much cooler weather.

Such a nice park close to downtown Calistoga! After some wine tasting and eating at wonderful restaurants, getting some steps in is probably a good idea. The parking is $10 and you can pay by card! The water level is amazing after the rains. The sounds alone will put you in a very relaxing mood out here. We were able to go about an hour on the redwoods trail and then turned around. I believe it was less than 3 miles, I wish we had more time to keep going. The Calistoga/Napa area can be pricey for accommodations so if you are down to camp, definitely book a spot at this park. It's extremely close to town, like 5 min! I believe they have different options, tents, yurts and car/rv camping. We parked next to the bathrooms which are not far down the road after entering. It's a beautiful spot so don't miss out!

They have cabins. It's a small house with a bathroom kitchen and living room space with a bedroom king bed. Better to use cabins than try the yurt especially if its not summer. The yurts have no electricity no heating no lights..need a lamp...the yurt is a teepee...nothing glamorous more than using a tent. There's one queen bed to share maybe. Bathrooms may run out of toilet paper. The showers require $2.00 of quarters each time at 5 minutes..It's dark at night. It rained one night before we left. We had two nights stay..group trip booked it..What is a yurt? Try to find out. Can visit Napa by car and tour and see wineries in Napa County..accessible drives..Cabins are best bets..yurts are minimal..nothing glam nothing neat. If u find the yurt a dungeon...the cabins are decent and that's not camping..

A group of 25 of us, all with young kids, planned a camping trip here and got adjoining campsites. We had a great time overall! PROS: - Swimming pool! - Clean flush bathrooms. - Sink outside the bathrooms for washing dishes - Fun creek for the littles. Some campsites have a direct trail to it. - Some campsites were huge. CONS: - Pool was undergoing renovation summer '23! We booked 6 months in advance to have access to the pool. But a few months before a booking we got an email saying the pool would be closed. Bummer. - Not every campsite has a food locker. - Some campsites were tiny. Barely enough room for two 4-person tents. - Showers are paid. - There was poison oak everywhere. We didn't have any issues because we taught all the kids to avoid walking off the path, but just beware!

I love hiking here! But you can actual camp here and they have a pool....that is cool. Unfortunatly the fires have changed the canopy but it will come back...someday. It is not free and it's $10 a car. Coyote peak is a great hike to a great view.

What a hidden gem. My daughter and I camped in mid-April and although the weather report for Calistoga had lows in the mid-30s, the park never got that cold. The campground is really well maintained. Camp hosts drive the property and are happy to answer questions and provide quarters for showers or sell you a bundle of firewood (I think it was $8). Wood collecting is not allowed. Bathrooms are cleaned frequently and the signage and building sidings seem relatively new. The camp sites are somewhat spread out and there's not really a bad site in the bunch. Campsites on the creek side near the hiking trails are more lush. Poison oak is a problem in the park so if you're camping with kids, be aware of that. Our camp site had a few patches on the outskirts. Most of the sites had RVs but the vibe was quiet at least mid-week. Wooden pantries are provided for keeping non-perishables overnight. We didn't see any raccoons or squirrels and didn't hear anything at night that would worry us with regard to food storage. We ended up upgrading to a yurt (#26) because it started raining. The yurt had wood floors, a picnic table, a sky light, and a comfortable queen size bed as well as several cots. It was actually colder than a tent but it was great to have space to hang out and nice to be able to stand up (we had brought a small tent!). The real star of this park is the access to gorgeous hiking trails. The Redwood Trail and the Ritchey Canyon Trail parallel either side of the creek and are fairly easy hikes with lots to see in terms of plant life and sunlight-filtered views of the creek and hillside. We also enjoyed some local landmarks such as the grain mill with water wheel about a mile from the campground and the Petrified Forest that's a short drive away.

This was a fun little getaway, but not my usual Napa run. We went with two other families and focused on fun with the kids. The weekend we went it rained, but we snuck in a couple of hikes. Our friends stayed in the large yurts. They had several large cots to sleep on, and a picnic table in and out for eating. There was plenty of room. We stayed in the Madone cabin, it had a bathroom with a shower, a full kitchen, heat and a bed. It was 150.00 a night and could be a way to stay affordably in Napa, especially on days when Napa is pricey. One gripe was they had one time table with two chairs. So we had the indoor kitchen so everyone gathered there to cook, but no seating, no tables, no extra cots. They also made us pay for another car, which you know was ok. The park itself was beautiful, good hiking trails, nice facilities for camping.

This is one of the best small campgrounds that I've been booked. Lots of poison ivy, but you just need to keep an eye out. There were 2 camp hosts, and the bathrooms & showers were very clean. The pool was closed, but there were many miles of hiking and paved roadway for bike riding.

Enjoyed a night at site 1. The site can be a distance from the nearest restroom. However, the plus side is having more privacy. I typically camp with a travel trailer, but pitched up a tent and it was a great experience. Campground is kept clean as well. Camping in wine country is hard to beat. Hit the winery and bring back your favorite bottles of wine. Top it off with a campfire with great people surrounding you. You have a chance at creating great memories.

A must walk/hike while visiting St.Helena especially during Fall! We did the whole loop with gradual incline then reward ourself with the many winery and restaurant around the area ! Multiple open parking space and clean bathroom at the trailhead to use!

Great hiking trails. Absolutely stunning. Can't wait to come back and stay in one of the YURTs.

Beautiful in the fall here! Discovered this park after a search for some shelter when we wanted to "camp" in questionable weather. This was the perfect spot, the yurt kept us dry from the rain. We booked the larger yurt and it was a good size for four adults, two slept on queen size bed and other two on cots they provided. And there was a picnic table inside perfect for just hanging out and playing games. There was also a fire pit, food storage and picnic table outside. And across the way clean bathrooms. Some easy, nice hikes near flowing creek, and beautiful color changing trees in the fall. I definitely recommend this park and will be back!

Beautiful and relaxing! Family friendly, perfect for kids to roam around and for a small picnic. My child loved the out of a book architecture.

We really enjoyed this campground! The hosts were extremely friendly, the campsites are big and the facilities are well kept. There are plenty of hikes as part of the campground, from easy to more experienced, including one relaxing stroll along the river. There is also an old working mill nearby, accessible by short hike or just drive to park within steps. This campground is also near St.Helena and Calistoga so we could visit the local restaurants, wineries and shops as well as camp. Couple items to note is the ticks and poison oak to watch out for. They also have a super convenient shuttle between the campground and Calistoga. It's only $1 per ride and it was easy to schedule. Note the shuttle did not allow pets though.

We came here today, squeaking in between two storms. We had a very nice hike in overcast weather that was neither cold nor hot. It costs $8 to enter by car, and at the kiosk I asked the guy for an easy casual hike to do with kids. He gave us a map and suggested a loop trail (Redwood Trail?) that followed the creek and looped back around for a round trip hike of about 2 miles with just a slight slope. It was perfect, and beautiful! We really enjoyed it, and we only saw a small handful of groups along the whole hike. It was great to get out, and the kids really enjoyed the hike. IT was fun to looking at the creek, moss, ferns, mushrooms, burned trees and new growth.

Beautiful experience. The rivers were so full with water and the birds and squirrels were everywhere. So incredible to see the trees recovering from fire.

Nice place just north of the main part of Napa. The campsite was clean and the tent pad level and large enough for our 10x10 tent. The camp hosts have firewood for sale at the going rate. The restrooms and showers were clean. Showers were not expensive but you need quarters. Although the host had quarters, I would bring some with you just in case... the trees provide adequate shade so we didn't need our pop-up. There were deer in the area around our tent one night. It's also within short distance to many great wineries and other haunts. We suggest the Oxbow Cheese and Wine Merchant in Napa and Wooden Valley Winery in Fairfield. Both got 5s from us. As for this campground, I'd go back if I was camping in the area.

Beautiful but not a good option for camping. The ranger told us they are infamous for poison oak. He told the truth. I have never seen so much poison oak in my life. Due to the amount of poison oak you can't walk anywhere except on the road. We had two adjoining campsites and couldn't walk between the two because of the poison oak. You are stuck in just the small area which is cleared for placing your tent. There are also a lot of yellow jackets which will surround you any time you eat. Not a place to camp with kids unless you want to spend the whole time telling the kids to be careful of the poison oak. The junior ranger tour was good and the guide was great. He kept the kids interested and was easy to follow. He also stated probably ten times in the first few minutes how to identify and stay away from the poison oak.

My kind of camping, without having to take a significant amount of time off. It is a "state" park, so it is developed to the point where you can rough it, but still have some civilized amenities, like plumbing for bathrooms and easy access to potable running water. Those 2 things alone are crucial on where I choose to camp. This state park is embedded into the wooded hills that rise over the famed Napa Valley. Lots of oak trees, some redwoods and a nice creek reside in this park. And just minutes outside of the entrance, you are dead smack in the middle of wine country culture. So from a camping setting, you can transition into the wine country experience in the snap of a finger. Huge draw for me. The camping part here is just fine. Not as much as tree coverage as I prefer, as I tend to lean towards mountain/redwood settings. Here, the sun can penetrate the forest canopy. And during the summer months, it can get quite hot in the Northern part of Napa Valley. The bathrooms were nicely maintained, and I especially liked that they were divided individual stalls with a sink in each stall. It wasn't the communal bathroom style. Made for cleaning oneself up very comfortable. My only gripe, and I know it isn't to their fault really, is during the summer months, there is a prevalent yellow jacket wasp presence. I'm not really scared of bugs nor bees, but the second you pull food out onto the bench, a dozen or more of these insects will hover over your food. Now I found out that if I started a campfire, then the numbers decreased. But not all of them. But the closer it got to dark hours plus the campfire, did the trick. But now you only have a one hour window to eat in peace lol. I didn't go in depth on many reviews that stated this issue. I wish I did. But there is a 5 mile hike here, that is simply phenomenal. It climbs over 1000 ft so there is some good work out. There is a babbling creek that is present for about 60% of the trek, that you even have to cross it, via rock hopping 3 times. The sound of the creek is incredibly relaxing. If you start before 9am, then the hike will be 80% in the shade. The only knock, is that once you get to the "top" of this hike, there will be no obvious sweeping view, due to a natural overgrowth of the forest. You may be able to get a few glimpses of the valley below, through some windows through trees, but nothing that will be photo friendly. But in just the hike alone, it fulfilled many of the things I look for in a hike. So I think I'm going to come back. For the hiking for sure, and the close proximity to wine country living is a strong perk. But may try in October next time, when it isn't as hot, and hopefully not a season when yellow jackets are not hijacking the experience.

Went for a morning hike in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park on Wednesday. With simple trails and plenty of covering it is a good place for a stroll, less so for a strenuous hike. Quality: Before heading off to a day of eating and drinking, decided to go for a walk. Bothe-Napa Valley State Park has a few different trails, none of which are particularly grueling. We chose to follow the Redwood Trail out and loop back on the Ritchey Canyon Trail. Other than a few hops over the creek, which could be a challenge for some, it was a very easy shaded stroll with minimal elevation. Just what was ordered because no one wanted to get too sweaty or dirty before switching gears. It is also conveniently located between Calistoga and St. Helena, for those looking to walk and then wine. Quantity: The park is nearly 2000 acres, but it seemed like only a small portion of that is available for hiking and camping. Value: The Vehicle Entry Fee is $7. Ambiance: Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is located towards the northwest corner of Napa in California. The large park has several hiking trails and multiple campgrounds. It also has a few remnants of the pioneer days. One of the unique features in this park, is a stream that separates two of the main trails. Seeing running water was not expected, but it also provided a unique perspective of the damage done by recent fires. One side of the stream was clearly devastated, but the ditch and water seemed to largely protect the other side. Crowd: Empty. We saw a few other vehicles parked and one campsite in use, but did not witness any people. The weather was beautiful, but it was Wednesday morning. Service: Extremely nice park ranger provided us with a map and suggestions as to how to spend our time. Parking: Multiple parking lots around the park, we ended up in a gravel lot near the trailhead.

Nice campground but poison oak was EVERYWHERE which made it a little hard with the dog. Otherwise was a great place to camp.

Arrived in Napa and wanted to stretch our legs and explore. Found this state park and it's stunning/beautiful. You feel transported to another location ... nice trails, huge redwoods (or other type of big trees), lost of streams or campgrounds to explore. It is hilly as well so you can get a good leg/cardio workout too. Very cool park! Fee to park is $8.00

We hiked almost 1.1 miles in to the Gristle Mill. There was no one on a weekday. The park was deserted. It was $8/parking. THe bathrooms were clean. We checked out the Yurt's too and may consider coming back. It is $35/night I believe. We took the cemetery trail and passed a creek and some rocky incline but overall my kids were able to handle it.

Beautiful Campground in the heart of Napa Valley. Sites are generous in size and uncrowded. The bathrooms were pristine and always had TP. We had campsite 47 which backs up to the creek. The rumbling sound from the creek lulled us to sleep. We set up our tent towards the back of the site because it was more private. The only concern was a slight downward slope. A little sacrifice for privacy and sounds of the nearby creek. There is another tent spot closer to the front of the site that is pretty leveled if you don't mind being closer to the road. That being said, overall the Campground is very quiet and the road isn't very busy with an occasional car coming and going from the Campground. There was a water spigot in front of campsite 49 and the bathrooms were not far away. We were prepared for mosquitos and wasps but it seemed the park had plenty of traps set up. We had no problem eating at the picnic table. The camp hosts were very friendly and attentive. They maintained the Campground with pride and it showed.

This park showed up in a Yelp email so I bookmarked it and checked it out. Living in Santa Rosa, I had no idea this hidden gem of a park was so close to home. We went on adventure and took a drive out to explore what this park had to offer. There are plenty of picnic areas, camping, group camping, yurts, cabins, plenty of hiking trails and even an in ground swimming pool. Today we went up the Historic trail. It was 1.8 mi (one way) to the Historic Bale Grist Mill. The trail was a little steep, narrow and rocky. Not ideal for strollers or wheelchairs. During the middle of the week it was dead! Super private and quiet and only passed one person on the trail. The campsites ($35/nt) are a decent spacing between one another. They are not stacked on top of eachother like other places. I failed as a Yelper and did not get pics of the campgrounds. I would definitely consider camping here in the future. Being a state park, no dogs allowed on trails. That is given at any state park. You can walk them on the pavement.

The park is beautiful and in a great location. I spent a weekend at the campground and it was peaceful. I stayed at site 49. It was next to the creek and a trail. It was during a weekend of rain but that didn't bother me. There were trees all around and you can hear the creek which was very relaxing. The campsites were not next to each other, the bathrooms were very nice. They just remodeled the one near my campsite.

This review is for the Yurt LOCATION only It's too close to the street. Although traffic is light at night. It's enough to keep my light sleeper husband on his earphones to cancel the noise. My teenager was not happy with the noise also. She said it ruined the sanctity of camping (LOL). HOWEVER, the ground and facility is beautiful. We had yurt #3. It has 1 double bed and 2 individual cots. We have a cal king bed at home, so double bed was a big adjustment. The yurt was clean and very comfortable. I think it will be hard to go back to regular tent after this. Every yurt has a fire ring, picnic table and outdoor storage. I dont think there were raccoons in the area, but we cleaned up and locked everything at night anyway. There are 2 restrooms and 2 showers for 7 yurts. When we were there, there only 4 other yurts were occupied. We hardly see anybody. The host maintained the facilities. It was cleaned and well stocked. The kids had fun biking everywhere. They even biked to the restroom. If I can persuade my husband and kids to come back, I definitely would like to.

I camped here for the first time while in town for a wedding and I'm really impressed with it! I tented in spot 10, which has lots of privacy and is close to water and bathrooms. It's also closer to the pool, cemetery, and trailhead. You can hear the creek at night (although you can't see it). You don't hear any car noise from the campgrounds - they are further back than the yurts. The only down side to #10 is that it is in full sun during the day - very, very hot. #7 next door was open, so I took my lunch down to their picnic table, which was in the shade. If I come back, I'm going for #7! (It also has a path down to the creek, and #10 does not) I overheard the camp host saying her favorite sites are #41, 43, 45, and 47, because they have paths to the creek. Side note: if your tent uses stakes, you'll likely need a rock to hammer them in. The gravel ground is hard. Other reviewers mentioned mosquitoes - only a few, only at dusk, not a big deal. I didn't use the showers, but the ones by the pool / on the way to the cemetery are significantly nicer. On Saturday at 10:00 am I did the free nature walk with Johnny (or as he says to the kids...Jaw-knee!) It was fantastic. He taught me about the redwoods and the unique ecosystem here as we walked in the shade along the creek. Highly recommend! Pro-tip: keep your eyes out for blackberry bushes in the sun along the paths and road. Delicious!!! And yes, there's a lot of poison oak, but it's easy to avoid it.

Such a great park for hiking and camping and it's close to SF! Came for a weekend with girlfriends and stayed in one of the yurts. Great camping and very well-maintained property and facilities. Our yurt site was right across from the restrooms (which are meticulously clean) and had its own picnic table and fire pit. Yurt is not glamping per se (no electricity, no heat, no running water) but it's clean and cozy. Drinking water, sink, and restrooms are close. No soap in the restrooms so plan accordingly. Showers have a fee but I didn't see/use them. Firewood and kindling is for sale on site. We did part of the Ritchey Creek hike (about 1.5 miles out and back) and the hiking here isn't too strenuous-wish the trails were marked a bit better though even with just colored tags. Check-in and check-out was easy and parking was included with the yurt. They also have cabins available with electricity and kitchens. Will definitely be back!

This place was fun to experience a different side of the typical Napa trip. The campsite was so beautiful and secluded. It was our first time staying in a yurt, and we chose the large one for two on our anniversary trip. Upon arriving, we immediately knew we wanted to come back one day with the kids since it was so spacious! Aside from the spacious yurt, our site # itself was pretty big also. It had one parking space with the option to take a few short steps up, or you could take a long walkway around your site (seemed it could be pretty ADA compliant also, aside from the porch stairs to the yurt). The yurt made camping easy for us, the main factor was not having to pitch a tent and having a comfortable place to lay your head. We brought our own bedsheets, pillows, sleeping bags for layers and more blankets for comfort. Absolutely unnecessary if you go in the summer, like we did! However, for those that don't normally like tent camping or have never camped before, it was still much closer to tent camping and I wouldn't necessarily compare it to a cabin - No kitchen or bathrooms, but the bathrooms and showers were conveniently close by and were always clean each time we went in. The best part about the experience was the amazing view of the stars from inside the yurt while laying down! Our only, and biggest, complaint: There was a lock on the door on the inside, with the option to lock it from the outside, but they do not provide keys to the yurt to lock from the outside if you leave the site. The morning we decided to take a hike, every single camp site in our vicinity was packing up to leave. Not one site stayed that day, and I think it just happened to be because of the "off-days" we specifically chose to camp. All sites were groups of families with young children. Our site was even on the opposite side of the volunteer ranger on-site that day, so we had no worries. We left in our car for about an hour, no more than two, to drive to a specific hike we wanted to do. Came back at around 11am to find our things had been rummaged through and all of our kitchen camping supplies had been stolen. All items we've collected together from camping together over the years. Nothing of real value, but lots of useful things we've had for a long time that we depended on for the remainder of our camping trip: cooking knifes, a cutting boards, our camping plates and mugs we received as gifts from another fun campsite, etc... even our napkins, foil, and saran wrap, paper towels. Luckily nothing else was missing that we noticed, aside from the kitchen cooking stuff that is all replaceable- however, it's just never a good feeling to know that people were touching your belongings... The park rangers on-site said they saw our things but then proceeded to ask for confirmation if we were just then checking in or checking out that day, as if they didn't know prior. The stories didn't match up and it didn't make us feel any better. While theft can obviously happen at any campsite, anywhere in the world, we left feeling violated and it seriously, unfortunately ruined what was a great experience for us. In the future, maybe an option can be added to place a deposit for yurt keys, and then receive your deposit back once the keys are returned upon checkout. Problem solved.

Quiet. Clean. Affordable. Lots of hiking trails. We stayed in a 24 ft class C. We will be back.

I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the swarm of wasps at our camp site. They came out strong when cooking and eating. My wasp catcher caught a ton of them, but they kept coming. The second day was so bad that we had to eat our breakfast in the tent. I actually got stung as we were breaking down our camp. For lunch, we thought we'd have better luck in the picnic area (where the pool is). But by the time we were ready to eat, the wasps were so many that we tossed our food and left (in fear of me and my family getting stung). On the upside, the staff was really friendly, they have plenty of bathrooms and showers (quarters required) that are clean and kept well. Most of all, their pool was super clean and it goes up to 8ft!! I recommend you sign up at the time of check-in.

We stayed in the Large Yurts and it was a great experience! Hot during the day, and cold at night...at least in July it was! I love the hiking trails and all the different areas you can end up in...also, the fact that its nearby to a lot of wineries. We also took advantage of their pool. However, they charge an extra $5 to use their pool. Other than that, I would recommend this place and possibly come back again if we get the chance.

This is one of the state parks that was to be closed due to State budget problems, but, thankfully was saved by the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District which took over mgmt in April 2002. This campground has almost 10 miles of trails, a swimming pool, a creek, a visitor center, Native American garden, and trail to a pioneer cemetery. There are 45 campsites, 10 yurts, and 9 walk-in tent only sites. The walk in sites are close to the parking area, so you don't have to lug your gear too far, but they are spaced far enough apart to feel secluded. We camped here at the end of January, had beautiful weather, and the campground almost to ourselves. We biked to Sterling Winery to ride the tram and taste some wine. Two other wineries are within easy biking distance, but if you don't want to bike you can arrange for the on-call shuttle to Calistoga. The only downer here, and the reason for the 4-star rating, is the western black-legged tick, which is common in the park. We spent our first night here drinking a bottle of Sterling Vineyards 2011 limited release anniversary blend while pulling ticks off our two dogs (we pulled off 9 total) and wondering how many ticks remained that we missed. For the rest of the trip we were very careful to keep our dogs away from the grass and bushes. But don't let that keep you away, just be aware.

Went camping for three days in the yurts. Was lovely and peaceful. Nice smell of the fresh wilderness. Hiking trails are great, not really difficult to complete. Would come back next time for the actual camping experience in tents!

Well kept bathroom s. Clean campgrounds. Showers. Yurts. In upper Napa / Calistoga, the Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is nestled among the mountains. First, let me say that you can't find a bad campsite here. Each of the 30+ reserved areas have nice mature trees for shade, and cleanly cut shrubs. There is running water, showers for cleaning off, and very clean toilets. You can choose between renting a tent-camp area or you can rent a Yurt. Don't know what a Yurt is? (I didn't!). A Yurt is a portable circular cabin that was made popular by the Mongolians. These Yurts can hold up to 4-6 people at a time (a Full/Queen main bed and two cots). They were super clean, airy, and fun to sleep in. It was just like you were in an African Safari. FUN! Camping in Tents was also super fun! The grounds are very well kept and clean. Best of all, most of the places to put up your tents were leveled. Most of the spots were covered by large oak trees and Madrone trees (cool curly bark trees that peel and you can make spice from it, like cinnamon). There are several hiking trails in the area, large BBQ pots to make huge campfires, and tons of cool birds (Woodpeckers, BlueJays, Cardinals, etc).

For Christmas I received a California State Parks "Golden Poppy" parks pass. This gives you free entry to tons of parks for a full year and I hope to explore many State Parks in the next 12 months-with Bothe-Napa Valley State Park being the first place I was able to use it this past New Year's Eve. It's easy to find-just take Highway 29 past through St. Helena and you will see the entry on the left hand side, a few miles south of Calistoga. From the East Bay it took over an hour but that particular drive through Napa Valley is always a pleasant one, so for me, that was not an issue. The staff both at the front kiosk and visitor center were helpful and very friendly. They provided me with a park map and information on where the nearest restrooms were (like I said it was a LONG drive!) I ended up parking just past the Visitor Center on the right hand side where there are signs for the Redwood Trail trailhead. Taking that trail to start, the noise from Highway 29 started to fade away and I found myself along a woodland trail with a creek running alongside it. This part of the park tends to have a lot of foot traffic-it's a moderate hiking section and seemed to be kid friendly. After a short time I crossed the creek and followed the Ritchey Canyon Trail to the right. My plan was to make it to Coyote Peak, and following the map and the trail markers made that easy to do. Lower Ritchey Canyon is very moderate-a slight incline but nothing that you can't do if you're even a casual walker. It was cold out on the trails and a bit muddy from recent rains but the sunlight filtering through the tall trees, moss covered branches, the running creek and the quietness were all well worth this moderate hike. After a while Ritchey Canyon will split where you can either take the Upper Ritchey Canyon trail or bear left to the Spring Trail. I ended up taking that path which meandered through lovely wooded areas and was a bit steeper but gradual climb. That eventually linked me to the South Fork and Coyote Peak Trails. The scenery changed a bit here as the trees became less dense and you started to see more sky. Headed up Coyote Peak trail there were some beautiful manzanitas and other shrubbery. The "peak" isn't all that rewarding from a views perspective-you can catch a glimpse of far away tree tops and the upper Napa Valley. However, don't let that deter you-the journey is what is most rewarding. Coyote Peak meanders for a bit and then leads you downhill and connects back with the Redwood Trail and the parking area. This loop took me about 2 hours but that was with plenty of photo stops. Overall Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is a small gem with a good variety of shorter hiking trails, well maintained areas and camping (if that's your thing-I noticed most of the reviews focus on that-I myself am not a camper, but the Yurts looked kind of cool.) I hope to be back in the Spring or Summer months and this is a definite must stop for any nature lover when visiting the Napa Valley area.

This spot is amazing totally worth the drive. There was big areas to eat and play and the trails were beautiful. Great hiking place

REVIEW IS FOR HIKING ONLY On the plus side, there was lots of cover and there were numerous crossings of relatively scenic, rocky creeks. Many of the trails were well groomed and there wasn't a great deal of poison oak. It was not a very challenging hike. We took about 1.5 to 2 hours to do the ~5.5 mile Coyote Peak Loop with about 900 feet of elevation. It was a beautiful day that we spent with family. On the downside, WE SAW A RATTLESNAKE - VERY CLOSE TO US. It was a Western rattler about 6 feet from my very excited 6-year old son (he loves snakes).Thankfully it was headed away from us. We told the park rangers and they weren't surprised. Also, it was a little anti-climactic reaching the actual peak. It isn't a particularly breathtaking view. There are some good hiking spots around Napa. My favorite so far is Westwood Hills and Skyline, although I have the fondest memories from Alston Park. Mount St. Helena is another good one. I'm sure we'll return someday.

We've camped here before and enjoyed it. This year, however OMG. The Yellowjackets were OUT OF CONTROL, making it practically impossible to do anything until after dark. We had to drive to a local hardware store to purchase two yellowjacket traps because the Camp didn't provide them, nor were we reimbursed for them. Aside from the swarms of insects, the Pool is clean and well maintained. Oddly, the Camp Host (Maryann) had no clue that the pool was even open, which we found to be a bit strange. Had the insect problem not have been so overwhelming, I'd certainly had given the park a higher rating.

Camped here over Memorial Day weekend. Campsites are large and decently spaced from each other. The ones inside the loop are the most exposed to traffic. The ones on the outside of the loop are more hidden (or can be made hidden by your car). The quiet hours were well observed by all. Bathrooms weren't bad but no hand towels. Loved the fire ring! No bugs to speak of but may be too early in the season for pests. Poison oak in abundance along the trails but as one reviewer said, just don't touch it and you'll be fine. One star off for the trails, which we didn't find easy to follow. Took us two different days to get on the right path to Coyote Peak and even then, we took a bigger loop than intended due to poor trail marking. Also, don't expect a big view pay-off at the peak - it's almost entirely obscured by trees. Will 100% be back if we can get a reservation.

Located off of Route 128, this is a great state park with something for everyone. From trails, to campsites and picnic areas if you love the outdoors stop on by. Trails are well marked and easy to follow taking you through some gorgeous forests of sequoia and Redwood trees. Not as large as what you would see at the National Parks, they are still awesome to behold. Mark C. and enjoyed our time here. Great off the beaten attraction for those looking for something else to do while in Napa.

We camped at site 49 over Memorial Day weekend and had a wonderful time. The campgrounds are very well maintained, the bathrooms are both nice and kept well stocked and clean, and there's a nice sink for dishwashing. Plenty of water spigots and trash receptacles around. Really close to Calistoga and to lots of great wineries. We went hiking in Robert Louis Stevenson state park, which was about a 20 minute drive away. There were also good trails within Bothe. The only cons were that there was a lot of poison oak in the park and the sites weren't particularly large. Also, there weren't stand alone grills (there were grill grates over the fire pits). Overall, we give it 2 thumbs up and definitely plan to return.

As a hiker this is a small little park, though it is very nice for Calistoga. We came here on Presidents' Day (2/20/06) to hike Coyote Peak/Redwood Trail Loop. 4.4 miles roundtrip. The visitor's center was closed when we went so we didn't get a map, but AAA map of the area has a pretty ok map of the trails so we didn't get lost. There are lots of redwood trees here, Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone. Ritchey Creek is really nice and flowing in Feb. 2006. The view at Coyote Peak is covered by trees, but just before the peak is a nice view of the area. From the Calif. State Parks website there is a swimming pool open on weekends starting Memorial Day weekend thru Mid-june, then daily thru Labor Day from 12-6pm. I didn't see the pool. Additional fee to use the pool. There's horseback riding during the spring, summer, or fall. Reservations for that is thru Triple Creek Horse Outfit 707-933-1600. There is a campground: Ritchy Creek Campground and large picnic grounds. I'd recommend going to this park. http://search.parks.ca.gov/cgi-bin/MsmGo.exe?grab_id=138&EXTRA_ARG=&CFGNAME=MssFind%2Ecfg&host_id=42&page_id=7275520&query=bothenapa&hiword=bothenapa+

Beautiful place for a walk of camping. Unfortunately the burn left a bunch of damage. Will be a better walk once the fire damage recovered. The trails are okay, a bit of debris but noticeable. Have clean bathrooms.

It was our 1st time camping here, and we totally enjoyed it. We reserved the group camping for Sept. 2-4(Labor Day weekend 2017) 2 days before our camping day. Amazingly it's still available and the fact that it's the only group campsite they have. Things to remember while camping here: 1. A LOT OF POISON OAK. You just need to be prepared for this because it's everywhere. We have a lot of kids camping with us between the age of 1 to 15yrs old, we educate them about poison oak. We we're there for 3days & no poison oak incident. This didn't keep us from having fun. 2. QUARTERS FOR SHOWER. They have 4 restrooms(flush toilets) & 3 private shower stalls($1 for 3 mins) near the group campsite. Both restrooms & showers are clean with cold & hot water. 3. BUGS mainly WASP. Make sure you bring citronella candles if you don't want the bugs flying around your food especially at night. For the wasp we brought some wasp trap. Again this didn't keep us from having fun. 4. SWIMMING POOL. Pool is nearby the group campsite. You have to pay $5 per person to swim, you don't have to pay if you're just hanging around to watch your kids. 5. TRAFFIC NOISE. This is one of the cons, our campsite is nearby CA-29. It's hard to sleep at night because of the cars passing by. 6. BRING A DOLLY. Group campsite has a private parking space (fits 10 cars), but this private parking space is a walk to your campsite. Make sure you bring a dolly for an easy loading & unloading. 7. WINERIES. The campground is 3 mins away from the wineries. After camping just shower, get dress & voila off you go to another world.