Lake Sonoma Boating in a Nutshell
Lake Sonoma's winding arms provide great places to explore, water ski, and camp.
- Water Skiing, Wake Boarding, Tubing: Lake Sonoma's warm summer water make it a popular playground for all kinds of water sports.
- Patio Boats, Personal Watercraft, Pleasure Cruisers
- Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Sailing
Lake Sonoma Parking Fee: $5
Public Boat Launch Ramps: Small fee
Marina Parking Fee: $15
Marina Boat Launch Fee: $20
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Lake Sonoma Resort
Marina Drive off Stewart Point - Skaggs Springs Road, Lake Sonoma, CA
Website: Lake Sonoma Marina
Marina Hours: Summer 8 AM to 7 PM
winter 9 AM to 3 PM
Marina:
- Parking: $15
- Launch Ramp $20, hand launch $15
- Dock: Slips, buoys
- Facilities: Fuel dock, store, boat services and repairs, lakeside deli, picnic area, patio rentals, beach area
- Boat Storage: Lake Sonoma Resort Storage Fees
- Boat Rental Reservations: (707) 433-2200
| Boat | Seats |
|---|---|
| Fuel is extra. $200 deposit for all rentals. | |
| Double Decker Patio Boat | 12 |
| Single Story Patio Boat | 12 |
| 10 Person Patio Boat | 10 |
| 5 Person Patio Boat | 5 |
| Premium Ski Boat | 8 |
| Larson Ski Boat | 8 |
| Toyota Epic with Tower | 7 |
| SeaRay Open Bow | 7 |
| Logic Fishing Boat | 3 |
| 14' Aluminum Fishing Boat | 2 |
| Single Kayak, Stand-up Paddleboard | 1 |
| Tandem Kayak, Canoe | 2/3 |
| Wave Runner Jet Ski | 2 |
Also rentals of water skis, knee boards, wake boards, and tubes. Tow or shuttle service $85 per hour + fuel.
Nearby Boating Destinations
Cloverdale River Park
Open daily at 7 AM and closes at sunset. Boat launch for kayaks, canoes, and drift boats. Great wildlife viewing. Family picnic sites.
Cloverdale River Park
Spring Lake Regional Park
393 Violetti Road, Santa Rosa
72-acre lake open daily at 7 AM and closes at sunset. Boat launch area at south entrance, 5585 Newanga Avenue. Popular for windsurfing, canoeing, and paddle boating. No gas powered boats allowed, but electric motors are permitted. Boat rentals available.
Sonoma County Regional Parks - Spring Lake
Lake Mendocino
- 45 miles north on Highway 101
- 1,822 acres, 3 miles long
- Camping, One Boat-In Campground
- Good fishing for bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill
- Water skiing, Sailing, Marina, Public Boat Ramps,
- Hiking, Swimming, Picnicking, Visitors' Center
