Camping at Little Basin State Park near Boulder Creek

• Little Basin: Campsite and Cabin Rules

  CAMPSITES AND CABINS: California State Parks discount passes, as well as the Senior Discount, are not valid. • Little Basin road is a winding and narrow one-lane road and large vehicles should use… Read full notice

  CAMPSITES AND CABINS: California State Parks discount passes, as well as the Senior Discount, are not valid.

  • Little Basin road is a winding and narrow one-lane road and large vehicles should use caution.
  • NO pets of any kind are allowed at the camp; the only exceptions being approved service dogs.
  • NO alcohol allowed (includes beer, wine, and liquor).
  • NO smoking allowed anywhere in the camp or on the trails.
  • Arrival time is 2:00 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 (Noon).

  CABINS ONLY:

  • Cancellations 6 or less days prior to arrival incur $7.99 cancellation fee + first night use fee.
  • $7.99 cancellation fee applies to all other cancellations.
  • There is a 3-night minimum for holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and the Thanksgiving holiday period).
  • There is a 2-night minimum stay on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • There are no refunds for early departures.

• 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.