Petaluma RV Park & Recreation Area
Overview
TRACEN Petaluma Campground & Lake Recreation Area offers 6 RV/trailer sites with electric and water hookups at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Petaluma, California — a quiet, scenic base about 40 minutes from Sonoma and Napa wine country and under an hour from San Francisco. The Lake Recreation Area features a 5-acre catch-and-release fishing pond, walking paths, a playground, horseshoe pits, and a large covered pavilion. Sites don't have sewer hookups, but a dump station is available elsewhere on base. Reviewers describe it as peaceful, if occasionally a little rough around the edges (goose activity and uneven grass maintenance have both come up in reviews).
Amenities
- 30/50 Amp Electric
- Dump Station
- Water
- WiFi
- Playground
- Fishing
- Picnic Tables
- Pet Friendly
Important Info
No sewer hookups at individual sites — use the on-base dump station near the water treatment facility. RV campers must check in at the front gate upon arrival. Equipment rentals (bikes, tents, sleeping bags, etc.) available through the base gym — call (707) 765-7348. Open to active duty, National Guard, Reservists, retired military, and DoD civilians. Call (707) 765-7341 to confirm current rates before you travel.
Information last refreshed September 2026. Always confirm details with the installation before you travel.