Spring is on the horizon and with the weather getting warmer, it is a perfect time to start planning camping trips. Sonoma County has a wide array of stunning campsites, including one that is a 2026 winner of the national Campspot Awards.
The Casini Ranch Family Campground in Duncans Mills has been named one of the top unique campgrounds in the country, according to the camping website Campspot.
The Campspot award winners “stand out for their distinctive charm, offering experiences that can’t be found anywhere else,” according to the site.
Only a short drive from the Sonoma Coast, Casini Ranch Family Campground, which has been open since 1965, is nestled among pretty hills. The family-owned and operated RV park and campground sits on a 110-acre ranch that is next to a meandering stretch of the Russian River.
Casini Ranch features a mile of riverfront property allowing campers to “paddle the Russian River, feed horses, spend the day fishing, or fly high on a jumping pillow,” according to Campspot.
The Willow Creek recreation area, part of Sonoma Coast State Park, is adjacent to the Casini campground, making it convenient for campers to enjoy hikes on miles of trails. Touring bikes are available to rent from the campground, in addition to golf carts and watercrafts from the Boat Shack (open May through October).
The campground offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, basketball, volleyball, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horseshoe pits. During the busy season and holidays, Casini Ranch hosts family-friendly events such as bonfires, hayrides, movie nights, dance parties, ice cream socials, themed weekends and Halloween activities.
Other unique Campspot camping award winners include Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park’s Camp-Resort in Wisconsin Dells; Palmetto Shores RV Resort in Summerton, South Carolina; Keen Lake Camping & Cottage Resort in Waymart, Pennsylvania; and Brialee Family Campground in Ashford, Connecticut.
Wherever you may choose to camp, if you want to be a happy camper, it is best to make a plan as early as possible and check availability.
Casini Ranch Family Campground, 22855 Moscow Road, Duncans Mills, 1-800-451-8400, casiniranch.com
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