Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every nightA forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.
Portola Redwoods State Park has a rugged, natural basin forested with coast redwoods, Douglas fir and live oak. Eighteen miles of trails crisscross the canyon and its two streams, Peters Creek and Pescadero Creek.

















Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 55 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WK61 family walk in (sites 61-64) | – | – | $35 |
| WK62 family walk in (sites 61-64) | – | – | $35 |
| WK63 family walk in (sites 61-64) | – | – | $35 |
| WK64 family walk in (sites 61-64) | – | – | $35 |
| 4 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 2 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 3 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 20 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 21 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
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 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
Food StorageRedwoods Group Camping Area, Family Walk in (sites 61-64) loop, Portola Campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) + 2 more
Campers: If you have reserved a campsite at Portola Redwoods State Park, please look at the below video regarding food storage while staying at the park.
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9000 Portola Sp Rd
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| 22 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 23 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 24 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 25 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 26 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 27 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 28 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 30 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 31 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 32 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 33 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 34 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 35 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 36 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 37 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 38 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 39 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 40 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 41 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 42 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 43 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 44 portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) | – | – | $35 |
| 7 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 8 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 9 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 19 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 5 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 6 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 10 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 11 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
| 12 portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) | – | – | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
From the California State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night55 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
55 sites · $335, $165/night
Loops: Portola Campground (sites 1-4, 20-45) (27), Portola Campground (sites 5-19, 46-53) (20), Redwoods Group Camping Area (4), Family Walk in (sites 61-64) loop (4)
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 24 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 17 mi from campground
$250/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 22 mi from campground
$79/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 24 mi from campground
$195/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

18 mi · 1.3 hr · from $42/person

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

18 mi · 4 hr · from $100/person

18 mi · 8 hr · from $498/person
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on California State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2027 | 83% | 17% | 0% |
| May 2027 | 85% | 15% | 0% |

22 mi · 2.3 hr · from $85/person

22 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person

22 mi · 2.5 hr · from $139/person

22 mi · 1 hr · from $220/person

22 mi · 3 hr · from $205/person