These Local Spots Named Among the Best Places To Go Glamping in California

Travel + Leisure recently released a list of the best places in California to go glamping — which is like camping, but with more panache and amenities. Of the 24 destinations spanning the golden state, four picks are located in Sonoma County.

The travel magazine’s list includes a variety of locales to suit certain needs and interests, such as “best for families” and “underrated hidden gem” (spoiler: that one is in our own wooded backyard).

Out of all the glamping spots in the county, here’s where Travel + Leisure recommends pitching your luxury tent.

Sonoma Treehouse Adventures, Occidental

With a queen bed and bunk beds, each treehouse is designed to sleep up to four people. Treehouses will also have a sink and compostable toilet. (Courtesy of Sonoma Canopy Tours) — With a queen bed and bunk beds, each treehouse is designed to sleep up to four people. Treehouses will also have a sink and compostable toilet. (Sonoma Treehouse Adventures)

At the end of the zip line tour, a final, private zip line delivers adventure seekers to a hiking trail. It leads the way to a hillside bridge that allows for easy walking access to the treetops. Guests’ bags and snacks will be waiting in the treehouses. (Courtesy of Sonoma Canopy Tours) — At the end of the zipline tour, a final, private zipline delivers adventure seekers to a hiking trail. It leads the way to a hillside bridge that allows for easy walking access to the treetops. Guests’ bags and snacks will be waiting in the treehouses. (Sonoma Treehouse Adventures)

Touted as the “underrated hidden gem” of glamping spots, this west county locale boasts more thrilling attractions than just a simple hike in the forest. Guests can zipline through the redwoods to their private treehouse — or take one of the eight sky bridges from one of two wooden spiral staircases wrapped around a towering tree.

Treehouses accommodate up to four people and are comfortably appointed with furniture and plumbing (yes, now you can shower while you camp). Gourmet breakfasts and dinners are served room-service style to the treehouses. After a luxurious night’s sleep in the trees, guests can repel down from their treehouse and go on a guided zipline or hiking tour. Prices range from $1,046 to $1,932 per night, depending on availability and number of guests. 6250 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental, 1-888-494-7868, sonomacanopytours.com

Wildhaven Sonoma, Healdsburg

Just steps from the Russian River, there are 30 safari-style canvas tents to choose from at Wildhaven Sonoma in Healdsburg. (Wildhaven Sonoma)

Healdsburg’s Wildhaven Sonoma has direct access to the Russian River, a nice perk for glampers. (Wildhaven Sonoma)

Tucked by the Russian River and just 10 minutes away from prime dining and wine tasting in Healdsburg, Wildhaven offers easy access to the best of Wine Country. In addition to riverside cabins, Wildhaven offers standard, premium and riverside glamping tents — all with queen beds (plus a large family tent with bunk beds). Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, electricity, heating, fan, heated mattress pads, fire pit and picnic table, and a covered porch with patio furniture set. Unique features at the riverside tents include a two-person hammock and string lights on the tent ceiling. Rates start at $89 per night. 2411 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, 707-283-7773, wildhavensonoma.com

AutoCamp Russian River, Guerneville

Airstream trailer at AutoCamp in Guerneville. (AutoCamp Russian River)

AutoCamp in Guerneville also has glamping tents. (AutoCamp Russian River) — Guerneville’s AutoCamp also has glamping tents. (AutoCamp Russian River)

Camping under the redwoods became even more charming when AutoCamp rolled its shiny aluminum Airstream trailers into Guerneville. In addition to premium Airstreams, campers and cabins, there are “adventure tents” complete with queen-size Tempur-Pedic beds, electric blankets, outdoor fire pits and cooking utensils. AutoCamp also provides complimentary bikes, live music on weekends, an on-site general store and more. Rates start at $289 per night, depending on season and availability. 14120 Old Cazadero Road, Guerneville, 855-942-0792, autocamp.com

The River Electric, Guerneville

The bar and patio area of The River Electric, which is set to open in May. Photo taken in Guerneville on Thursday, February 27, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Slated to open Memorial Day weekend, this new 12-acre camping resort and swim club features 40 furnished tents along with pools and an events venue. The River Electric has two tent options — one with a king bed and another with two full-size beds — and each includes Egyptian cotton sheets, down bedding, cozy furniture and electricity. Restrooms and showers are in a centrally located bathhouse. A complimentary continental breakfast is served from 7:30-10 a.m. daily.

Two pools are located in the center of the property: a round, 60-foot main pool and “The Little Dipper,” a smaller rectangular pool, available for communal swimming or private rental. The nearby Pool Bar, available to overnight guests and day pass holders, serves locally sourced dishes such as local cod ceviche, grass-fed beef smashburgers and veggie-packed grain bowls. The pools and bar are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and day passes start at $32. Room rates start from $315 per night. 16101 Neeley Road, Guerneville, 707-937-8915, theriverelectric.com

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