Lawson’s Landing, a historic campground, fishing and boating resort, was founded in 1929 and has approximately 200 sites for tents, trailers and RVs, including many with views of wetlands and the beach. Lawson's campsites do not include any electric or water hookups, but running water is available at a number of locations throughout the campground. Other campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, restroom facilities and two RV dump stations. Dillon Beach Resort, the only other accommodations option in Dillon Beach, does not have campsites but does have several rustic two-bedroom cabins that sleep six, include a living area and full kitchens and share a picnic area and grill. The cabins are a short walk from the resort's cafe and general store.
The San Francisco North/Petaluma KOA in Petaluma, 19 miles east of Dillon Beach, has more than 300 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs, some with full hookups, cable TV and Wi-Fi, plus rental cabins. Campground amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a playground. Wine Country RV Park Sonoma in Rohnert Park, 21 miles east of Dillon Beach, includes more than 150 RV campsites with full hookups, Wi-Fi, a recreation center and laundry facilities. Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa, 30 miles east of Dillon Beach, has about 30 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs. Campsites have no RV hookups, but amenities include potable water, restrooms, showers and RV dump stations. The Sonoma County park also has a 72-acre lake; a swimming lagoon with beach; picnic areas; and hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
Two other Sonoma County parks offer campsites without electric or water hookups in Bodega Bay. Doran Regional Park, about 19 miles northeast of Dillon Beach, has approximately 130 campsites spread among four separate loops. The park also has a 2-mile-long sandy beach, hiking trails, boardwalk, boat launch and picnic areas. Westside Park, about 21 miles northeast of Dillon Beach, offers about 45 campsites along Bodega Harbor. A boat ramp, fish-cleaning station, picnic areas and restrooms are available. Camping also is available at Sonoma Coast State Park, actually a series of beaches separated by rocky bluffs along California's Pacific Coast Highway, about 20 miles northeast of Dillon Beach. The state park's Bodega Dunes and Wright's Beach campgrounds have a combined 125 campsites that include picnic tables and fire rings but no hookups.
Although Point Reyes National Seashore lies just across Tomales Bay from Dillon Beach, making it a short ride by boat, it is approximately 23 miles away by car. Point Reyes has several backcountry campgrounds that can be reached only via foot or boat. Each has potable water, vault toilets and tent-only sites with picnic tables and charcoal grills. No RV sites are available. Olema RV Resort and Campground, also 23 miles south of Dillon Beach, is home to 187 campsites, some with electric and water hookups. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities and a playground. Samuel P. Taylor State Park, 28.5 miles south of Dillon Beach, has nearly 60 campsites, many set amid huge redwood trees or along Lagunitas Creek. Other park amenities include rental cabins, hiking/biking trails and picnic areas.
