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Camping at Butano State Park near Pescadero

State park · Pescadero

A forested campground.

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  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
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  • Butano SPPartial closureBen Ries Campground, Butano Trail Camp loop

    Campground Closure: Butano Campground is closed indefinitely, due to damage to the water system from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire.

  • Bike-in Site Alert

    No vehicles, other than bikes, are allowed in the bike-in site. This is a shared site; there could be other campers biking in and sharing the site with you. Please note that the rate listed under Unit Detail is a per-person rate. This site has a 2-night stay limit. NOTE: The rate listed is a per person nightly rate.

  • Santa Cruz District

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Amenities & location

Partial closure. Butano Campground is closed indefinitely, due to damage to the water system from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Source: California State Parks booking site notice

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Pets not allowed

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Butano State Park: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Butano State Park?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
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Listing Pescadero, CA (map in Location below)
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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…
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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)]

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

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

Venture Retreat Center | Pescadero

1.1 mi from Butano State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $101/night
$203 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Red Dot Ranch

3.7 mi from Butano State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $56/night
$112 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Bear Gulch Hide Out

8.9 mi from Butano State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $50/night
$100 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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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 23 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person
    • Alpaca Walking Adventure in Scenic Carmel Valley 23 mi · 2.3 hr · from $85/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz 23 mi · 2.5 hr · from $139/person
Ways to stay

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

    Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 8 · 16 mi from campground

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

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    2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System
    2020 Leprechaun w/ Solar/Lithium System

    Class C motorhome · 25.67 ft · sleeps 7 · 23 mi from campground

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

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    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 · 79 mi from campground

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

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    Things to do

    Activities near Butano State Park

    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

    23 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

    23 mi · 2 hr · from $110/person

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

    23 mi · 2.5 hr · from $139/person

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    Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot
    Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

    23 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

    23 mi · 3 hr · from $205/person

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

    26 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

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

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

    26 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

    26 mi · 8 hr · from $498/person