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Boulder Creek
Big Basin Redwoods SP

Camping at Big Basin Redwoods SP near Boulder Creek

State park · Boulder Creek · 26 campsites

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest State Park in California. It was acquired in 1902.

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At a glance

Pets welcome
Showers
Public land

Overview Campsites Amenities & location Plan your stay

Campsites

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Santa Cruz District
The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)] Big… Read full notice
The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)]
Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Including Little Basin sub-unit)
Butano State Park
Castle Rock State Park
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Manresa State Beach
New Brighton State Beach
Portola Redwoods State Park
Seacliff State Beach
Sunset State Beach

From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

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Amenities & location

Bathroom
Campfire Allowed
Fire Ring
Food Locker
Grill
Horse Corral
Horse Hitching Post
Non Smoking
Pets Allowed
Picnic Table
Shower
Toilet

Pets: Pets welcome

Location

21600 Big Basin Way
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Big Basin Redwoods SP: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Big Basin Redwoods SP?: No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Big Basin Redwoods SP?: Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Big Basin Redwoods SP?: Pets allowed (per the listing)

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At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservecalifornia.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length: Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in: Listing 0 pull-through, 55 back-in
Road & site access: Listing 35 paved, 95 gravel site driveways
Pets: Listing Pets allowed
Shade: Listing 0 of 172 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking: Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Getting there: Listing 21600 Big Basin Way (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits: Not listed — check with campground

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Ideas for your stay

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Day 1 · Arrive and settle in
- Check in and set up camp.
Day 2 · Get out and explore
- Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour 17 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person
- Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley 17 mi · 2.3 hr · from $85/person
Optional full-day extension
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
- Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz 17 mi · 2.5 hr · from $139/person

Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

Tent camping here: 70 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

"Orion" 26' Bunkhouse, loaded amenities, pet friendly

"Orion" 26' Bunkhouse, loaded amenities, pet friendly

Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 8 · 13 mi from campground

$180/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System

2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System

Class C motorhome · 25.67 ft · sleeps 7 · 18 mi from campground

$259/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

2022 Luxury Feelgood Rockwood 36ft fifth wheel with mid bunk

2022 Luxury Feelgood Rockwood 36ft fifth wheel with mid bunk

Fifth wheel · 36 ft · sleeps 8 · 83 mi from campground

$250/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

Things to do

Activities near Big Basin Redwoods SP

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

17 mi · 2.3 hr · from $85/person

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

17 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

17 mi · 2.5 hr · from $139/person

See 6 more bookable tours

Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

17 mi · 1 hr · from $220/person

Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

Ocean Safaris Whale Watching semi-private limited to 6 people max

17 mi · 3 hr · from $205/person

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

21 mi · 1.3 hr · from $42/person

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose

21 mi · 14 hr–15 hr · from $289/person

4 Hour Livermore Valley Wine Tour

4 Hour Livermore Valley Wine Tour

21 mi · 4 hr · from $100/person

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

21 mi · 8 hr · from $498/person

Compare site types

Site counts from the California State Parks listing.

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Masoods Lodge

5.7 mi from Big Basin Redwoods SP (straight-line)

Sites from $140/night

$280 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Venture Retreat Center | Pescadero

8.1 mi from Big Basin Redwoods SP (straight-line)

Sites from $101/night

$203 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Banks Ranch IN The Redwoods

8.2 mi from Big Basin Redwoods SP (straight-line)

Sites from $125/night

$250 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees

Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site