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  3. Portola Redwoods SP

Camping at Portola Redwoods SP near Lahonda

State park · Lahonda · 51 campsites · 4 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 24 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Showers
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

Site 2
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 1-4, 20-45)
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$35/night
Site 3
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 1-4, 20-45)
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$35/night
Site 4
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 1-4, 20-45)
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$35/night
Site 5
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 5-19, 46-53)
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$35/night
Site 6
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 5-19, 46-53)
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$35/night
Site 7
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 5-19, 46-53)
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$35/night
Site 8
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 5-19, 46-53)
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$35/night
Site 9
Tent · Up to 24 ftHookups not listedPortola Campground (Sites 5-19, 46-53)
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$35/night

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Check dates on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 55 sites.

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WK61
family walk in (sites 61-64)
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WK62
family walk in (sites 61-64)
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WK63
family walk in (sites 61-64)
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WK64
family walk in (sites 61-64)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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Park notices 2
  • 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

  • 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thf5VUjiBEk… Read full notice

    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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You book directly on California State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on California State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Bathroom
  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Food Locker
  • Grill
  • Hot Water
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Sink
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome

Location

9000 Portola Sp Rd
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Portola Redwoods SP: questions answered

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

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, 46 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 55 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 54 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Getting there
Listing 9000 Portola Sp Rd (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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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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43
portola campground (sites 1-4, 20-45)
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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)
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portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53)
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portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53)
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portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53)
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portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53)
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portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53)
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portola campground (sites 5-19, 46-53)
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✓ 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

Redwood Meadows

6.4 mi from Portola Redwoods SP (straight-line)
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Venture Retreat Center | Pescadero

8 mi from Portola 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
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Red Dot Ranch

8.7 mi from Portola Redwoods SP (straight-line)
Sites from $56/night
$112 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

55 individual reservable campsites from California State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

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

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour 22 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person
    • The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas 18 mi · 1.3 hr · from $42/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose 18 mi · 14 hr–15 hr · from $289/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 43 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

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.

The Wanderer - Winnebago Solis
The Wanderer - Winnebago Solis

Camper van · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 17 mi from campground

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

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2019 Teardrop Sunray 109 - Length: 12' - Weight: 1,090lbs.
2019 Teardrop Sunray 109 - Length: 12' - Weight: 1,090lbs.

Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 2 · 22 mi from campground

$79/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2022 Winnebago Solis Camper Van 4 sleeper/ 4 seats/upgrades
2022 Winnebago Solis Camper Van 4 sleeper/ 4 seats/upgrades

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 24 mi from campground

$195/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Portola Redwoods SP

Bookable tours nearby

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

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

18 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

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

4 Hour Livermore Valley Wine Tour
4 Hour Livermore Valley Wine Tour

18 mi · 4 hr · from $100/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

18 mi · 8 hr · from $498/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

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.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Apr 202783%17%0%
May 202785%15%0%
Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley
Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley

22 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

22 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

22 mi · 2.5 hr · from $139/person

Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot
Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

22 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

22 mi · 3 hr · from $205/person