Free things to do in Sonoma & Napa, San Francisco Bay Area

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

📍 Calistoga / St. Helena · Sonoma & Napa

Napa Valley state park with coastal redwoods, Douglas-fir, tanoak, and madrone forests, 10+ miles of trails (including Ritchey Canyon Redwood Trail), picnic grounds, camping, historic cabins/yurts, visitor center, and Native American garden. Operated by Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District.

💵 Park open daily 8 a.m. to sunset. Vehicle day-use fees apply (confirm current amount at entrance; CA State Parks day-use schedule commonly lists this park—page emphasizes entrance station). Seasonal pool Saturday–Sunday 1–5 p.m. with additional pool fee paid at entrance when open. Wood fires periodically banned.

🕑 Hours vary by season; see the official page

✓ Checked on the official page Nov 3, 2026