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Welcome to Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park contains the headwaters of Sonoma Creek. It runs through gorge and canyon, across the meadow floor, beneath scenic rock outcroppings, and is surrounded by redwoods and ferns. With 47 family-sized campsites and 25 miles of hiking trails, it is the perfect place to spend time outdoors!
Note: Pets are permitted in the campground and picnic area and on paved roads in the main park area, but not on park trails or in the back-country regions and roads.
Current Park Conditions
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is open every day from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. above the kiosk. The Visitor Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
On the Conditions page, you can find the latest updates on trail status, special projects, weather conditions, and wildflower reports at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. Stay informed about current trail accessibility, temporary closures due to maintenance or pile burns, seasonal weather impacts, and the latest wildflower sightings.
Calendar of Events
Explore backpacking courses, yoga hikes, educational workshops, and more. Our Calendar of Events offers enriching outdoor experiences for participants of all ages and mobility levels.
Camping
We have 44 campsites open, both reserveable in advance and first-come, first-served in our lovely creekside campground.
Read the Sonoma Ecology Center 2024 Impact Report!
Our parent organization, Sonoma Ecology Center, making great impacts in the areas of COMMUNITY, LAND, CLIMATE, WATER, and BIODIVERSITY in Sonoma Valley.
Camping at Sugarloaf
You can enjoy camping year-round at Sugarloaf with 47 family-friendly, alcohol-free camping spaces nestled in a large meadow and bordered by a year-round stream and a hillside forest.
Stargazing at Robert Ferguson Observatory
Completely dedicated to public viewing and education, the Robert Ferguson Observatory is the LARGEST in the western United States and it’s right here at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park.
Community-Operated Park
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is operated by Sonoma Ecology Center and Team Sugarloaf. Learn more by visiting the Team Sugarloaf Page
The Ecology Blog
Learn about the many activities and impacts throughout Sonoma Valley of our lead organization, Sonoma Ecology Center.
Cultivating Fire Resilience at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park: Photos Capture the First Prescribed Burn Since 1999
Photo by Austin Noble On June 16, 2025, staff from California State Parks in coordination with CAL FIRE’s Sonoma Lake-Napa Unit conducted a 14-acre prescribed burn at Sugarloaf Ridge State […]
Cultivating Fire-Wise Landscapes: SEC Partners with SRJC & La Luz to Empower Local Workforce
Photo by Austin NobleThis spring, Sonoma Ecology Center staff joined Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) and La Luz Center to lead a resilient landscaping course tailored to the development of […]
Close to Home: By working together, we can alleviate climate change
Photo by Austin Noble This piece, written by former Sonoma Ecology Center Writer and Content Creator Stella Favaro, was originally published in the Press Democrat on June 2, 2025. […]
Sonoma Ecology Center Wraps Up Another Semester of Teen EnviroLeaders Program
EnviroLeaders Christian and Yomi consult with Sonoma Garden Park Assistant Manager Rebecca Kelly (left) on a weeding project.Since its inception in 2008, Sonoma Ecology Center’s EnviroLeaders program has been instrumental […]
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