Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 833-6084
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 4,699 acres, Sugarloaf Ridge State Park lies in Sonoma County, about 6 miles southwest of St. Helena.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Office — Park HQ | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open for Day Use and Camping
Day Use Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Park HQ: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $8 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $8.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the following areas: trails; trails.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in historic zone and developed areas. Dogs not allowed in the following areas: trails, dirt roads, and backcountry areas. Dogs must be on a leash under your control at all times. Dogs are not allowed on trails. Dogs must be in a tent, camper or enclosed vehicle during the night.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, RV Access
Max trailer: 27 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 30 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Team Sugar Loaf took over operation of Sugar Loaf Ridge State Park on June 1, 2012. No State services or staff are available.
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park offers hiking, camping and horseback riding along a variety of terrains. The park is in Kenwood off Highway 12 at the end of Adobe Canyon Road. Phone (707) 833-5712 for more information.
Camping
Campsites #6, #7, and #12 are accessible. A restroom with showers is accessible. The campfire center is also accessible with a variety of wheelchair seating areas. The accessible route to the campfire center begins near campsite #12.
Picnic Area
The picnic area is accessible and includes an accessible vault restroom.
Trails
Accessible Trails
The Creekside Nature Trail is a 0.44 mile accessible trail along the banks of Sonoma Creek. One end of the trail starts at the main day-use area just northeast of the visitor center/park entry kiosk. The other end of the trail is at the parking area near the equestrian staging area and the observatory. The is compacted aggregate that is usable year-round, and offers great views and interpretive opportunities of the Sonoma Creek area. There is one armored crossing on the trail that vehicles drive over the trail and water flows over during rain events that might be challenging for some users. The trail is generally flat at less than 5% slopes with intermittent sections between 5% to 8%. Accessible parking is available at both ends with accessible restroom and picnic areas at the main day-use area.
Read more from the park
Fire and Service Roads
The Meadow Trail is an fire/service road that leads to a stream and is used as a trail by hikers, bikers and equestrians. It is generally accessible for almost 1 mile with minor sections that are rutted from water erosion. For 0.62 miles, running slopes are generally less than 8% with occasional sections up to 10% for less than 50 feet and an armoured drain (rock crossing that is not smooth to allow water to drain across trail to prevent erosion). Beyond the 0.62 miles to the 1 mile distance there are occasional sections of running slopes of 10% for 30 feet and 12% for 25 feet. There are benches along the trail at approximately 0.25 and 0.45 miles from the trailhead. Occasionally gravel works loose and limits accessibility. The trailhead is approached from the day use parking lot near the equestrian staging area and the observatory. Accessible parking in the day-use parking near the equestrian staging area and observatory. Accessible restroom is available in the main day-use area.
Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface
Creekside Nature Trail 3% Average 4% Average 5 FT Average Aggregate, Rock, & Wood
8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum
Exhibits/Programs
Visitor Center is generally accessible, including parking and routes to the building, portable restroom, and information area.
Robert Ferguson Observatory rooms and route to telescopes are generally accessible, but paths of travel in the library are only 30” wide. Telescope eyepieces may not suit everyone’s needs. Call observatory ahead at (707) 833-6979 to discuss your needs. Parking and restrooms are generally accessible. Route of travel from parking space is hard-packed gravel that is generally accessible. It may occasionally work loose and require some assistance, but the space is adjacent to the observatory.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2605 Adobe Canyon Road
Kenwood, CA 95452 - Nearest town
- St. Helena — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.4379, -122.5143
- Phone
- (707) 833-6084
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is about one hour away from San Francisco and 7 miles east of Santa Rosa.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology