Russian River Glamping – Near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
We love wine country. It isn’t just because of the wine. Sonoma and Napa Counties are beautiful destinations with good food, access to nature, and some adorable towns. Our latest adventure to wine country was to try out Russian River glamping at Wildhaven Sonoma – just ten minutes from Healdsburg.
Russian River Glamping
Let’s set the record straight here and now. I’ve been camping (the real kind – in a tent) once. And I’ve never been glamping, but I’ve seen lots of photos and videos. So my whole review is based on someone who isn’t experienced in camping or glamping. I’m just a regular Jane going glamping!
Wildhaven has primarily tents and a few cabins on their property (nestled right along the Russian River) – just off the main road. All cabins and tents have a front porch and closure. None of the options include restrooms.
The restrooms and showers are centrally located for everyone. There are bbq pits (coal) at each tent and cabin. There’s also an area with picnic tables and gas grills, which is great for big groups (and small ones too).
Our cabin was 10’x18′ with a full size bed, a futon that pulled out for our kiddo to sleep, a small table with chairs, and a shelf for linen storage and suitcases.
There’s a store on-site with some basics for snacks and drinks. They do also offer free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate in the mornings (which we were all over).
We planned to eat at the best restaurants in Healdsburg, so we didn’t bring any food with us. Whenever we go again, I will plan a bit differently, bringing at least the makings for coffee and maybe breakfast just outside our cabin in the mornings!
What to do Glamping
The options on site for our Russian River glamping included going down to the river (to swim – though the current was fast in spring – or throw rocks), play games, and go for walks. It was also a cozy spot to read and relax in nature.
Just off the highway and just ten minutes from Healdsburg, there’s actually a lot not too far away, but you can still have that nature experience.
There’s Glamping and There’s Glamping
How to classify Wildhaven Sonoma. I would call it elevated camping. We were in a cabin, not even a tent, but there were beds as well as lights and A/C in our unit at least (tents have heat). The interior of the cabin was lovely but having to wander over to the bathrooms is what makes this still very much like camping. In addition to the bbq pits and dirt paths everywhere.
I had a great time and considering I don’t do camping, this is my version of camping. Or glamping lite as it were!
