Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and its Ritchey Campground are operated by the Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District. The park is in the heart of Napa Valley, only a few miles from Calistoga. Visitors enjoy swimming in the park's pool, hiking, and picnicking. The campground gets its name from nearby Ritchey Creek.
Ritchey Campground has 23 campsites for RVs, trailers, or tents. They also offer 18 tent sites. Half of them are regular tent sites which may be reserved. The other 9 are walk-in tent sites which are first come, first served. The walk-in sites only accommodate up to 5 people per site and 1 vehicle. Campers enjoy the gentle sounds of the creek passing nearby.
Ten Yurts are in the park, some located in the campground and others in an area called Yurtville. The Yurtville Yurts pick up a lot of highway noise while those in the campground are well shielded from outside noise. The park also includes a Group Campsite. In addition, Ritchey Campground has a Hike & Bike site.
| Ritchey Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Location: | 3801 St. Helena Highway North (Highway 128), 4 miles south of Calistoga |
| Elevation: | 480 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Napa - 35 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 53 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | Standard Sites - 8 (including children)
Walk-in Tent Sites - 5 people Yurts - 4-6 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($8 fee per night for 2nd vehicle)
Walk-in Tent Sites - 1 vehicle (no RVs) Yurts - 1 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended, no dogs in Yurts |
| Operated by: | Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District for California State Parks |
| Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Information: | (707) 942-4575 |
| Reservations at Ritchey Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | RVs 31 feet, trailers 24 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | Standard campsites #9, 37, 42
Yurts #1, 2, 24, 26 Swimming pool lift |
| Fees: | Standard and Tent Campsites - $43 per night
Yurts - $65 - $70 Hike & Bike - $6 per person |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Bothe-Napa State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Ritchey Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, grill, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Nearby in Calistoga |
| Campground Map: | Ritchey Campground Map |
| Attractions near Ritchey Campground: | Cool off in the swimming pool (summer), Tour the Native American garden and the Visitor Center. Explore hiking trails and mountain biking trails. Enjoy the redwoods. Visit the Traverso Homestead Site. Take the History Trail to Pioneer Cemetery and bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. Spend a day in Calistoga. |
Group Campground in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Ritchey Campground's group campsite is a tent-only site for between 9 and 30 people. The site can accommodate up to 10 vehicles.
Fee: $150 per night
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Boethe-Napa State Park Group Campsite Reservations
Three Yurts are located in the campground while the other 7 are on a hillside overlooking the day-use area, including the swimming pool. Yurts can sleep either 4 or 6 people. No dogs are allowed except service dogs. Yurts are 16 feet in diameter. There is a limit of 1 vehicle at the site. Yurts are equipped with a full-sized bed frame and mattress. Two individual cots are included in each Yurt. Bring your own bedding, and regular camping gear (flashlights, lanterns, cook stoves, coolers, chairs for around the fire ring, etc.). No cooking or fires allowed in the Yurts. There is no electricity in the Yurts.
Fee: $60 per night ($75 during holiday weekends)
Reservations from ReserveCalifornia:
Boethe-Napa State Park Group Campsite Reservations
Ritchey Campground in Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
Visitors to Napa County never run out of wonderful places to visit and things to do. Those camped at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park are close to many of these destinations.
Check California State Parks - Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for any campground updates.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate