Lake Sonoma Campground offers nearly 100 primitive boat-in campsites scattered around the lake's shoreline, accessible only by boat or multi-mile backpacking trails with elevation changes; sites range from water-skiing zones to secluded fishing coves.

A public boat ramp is located 1. 5 miles west of the visitor center on Skaggs Springs Road, and boaters can anchor overnight anywhere on the lake if equipped with anchor lights or tie up at designated campgrounds.

Reservations are available up to 6 months in advance through Recreation. gov, with a 2-night minimum on weekends during peak season (April-September).