Forestville, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/26/2011 -- Riverbend Resort, located at 11820 River Road in Forestville is a premier and family-oriented campground and RV park. The resort has been remodeled recently to accommodate the newest 45-foot big rig motor homes. Groups of campers who want an enjoyable experience of the outdoors will benefit from the variety of tent and RV sites that this resort offers.

These sites overlook the Russian River, the second largest river in California which runs through the Sonoma and Mendocino counties. The Russian River is a popular tourist destination because it is considered by locals to be safe for boating and swimming.

The camping sites have fire rings and camping tables for the comfort of their clients. Guests who need food, drinking and other camping supplies can visit the on-site general store at the resort. Novelty items and resort souvenirs are also available at the store. Other amenities in the resort include showers, restrooms, a laundry facility, a sports court, a sewer hook-up and a propane-filling station. They also have full hook-ups with 30 0r 50 amps, phone hook-ups and the added feature of cable TV connections. Their camp site also features Wi-Fi zones for those who need an internet connection. A modem connection is something that can come in handy for guests. These features enable visitors to check up on their homes, business or friends while they are on vacation.

Fun activities that you and your companions can take advantage of at the River Bend Resort are hiking, swimming, fishing, white-water paddling and playing golf. The resort is also situated amidst world famous wineries. A playground for young children is also available at the camp ground. The resort is also pet-friendly since they do not charge guests for pets they bring with them when they go on vacation. There are no restrictions for pets but resort personnel will ask you to sign a pet policy form. Food bowls, water bowls and pet beds are available for your pets during the duration of your stay.

Adjacent to the resort is Korbel Champagne Cellars where you can enjoy wine-tasting and a tour of beautiful vineyards. You can taste and buy award-winning Chardonnay and Pinot noir in the Russian River valley.

The River Bend Resort is also close to Armstrong Redwoods State Park where you can enjoy a hike or a nature trail in the Sonoma grasslands. You can stretch your legs and get a good view of Pasquini Canyon when you are enjoying your walk in the hills and grasslands a short distance from the resort. If you want to cool down and would like something other than the swimming pool at the resort, you can go for a swim at Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach and Arched Rock Beach which are also nearby. If you want a canoe ride in the river, there is a business that offers canoe rentals three miles from the resort.

The picturesque scenery, the river and the redwoods that visitors enjoy make for some stunning photos that can serve as terrific mementos of your camping experience. If you want to experience shopping and dining outside of the camping grounds and resort, you can also visit the nearby town of Guernsville.

Staying at River Bend Resort is considered by many to be well worth the rates they offer. The resort offers discount rates for groups so it is a good deal for most families who want to take their kids on a camping trip. Aside from the amenities, what makes River Bend Resort unique from other camp grounds in the area is that they offer short-term and long term rates for your trip. Guests are welcome to stay for a few days or can be offered monthly rates if they want to stay for an extended period. This will allow campers who want to park their motor homes for a long period to save money.