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  4. Sunset SB

Camping at Sunset SB near Watsonville

State park · Watsonville · 87 campsites · 1 group

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

About this campground

Sunset State Beach features pine trees, mountainous sand dunes, and ocean side picnic spots. Bordered by large agricultural fields between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey, the beach is a year-round destination for thousands of visitors.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 31 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

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

0 available sites

0 open of 87 sites
Sold out for Nov 13 – Nov 15.

We checked every night of your stay on California State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 88 sites.

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HB1
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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HB2
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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HB3
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
––$5
HB4
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
––$5
HB5
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
––$5
HB6
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
––$5
65
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
––$35
76
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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Park notices 4
  • Sunset SB: Vehicle Information

    One vehicle is included in the camping fee. Additional funds may be collected on site for up to 2 additional vehicles at a nightly rate. (This does not apply to tow-in cars or trailer)

  • 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

  • New Brighton/Manresa/Sunset

    Modification Policy: If you need to change your arrival/departure date and/or site, you must call ReserveCalifornia at 1-800-444-7275 or log into ReserveCalifornia.com by 6 p.m. the day before… Read full notice

    Modification Policy: If you need to change your arrival/departure date and/or site, you must call ReserveCalifornia at 1-800-444-7275 or log into ReserveCalifornia.com by 6 p.m. the day before arrival. Visitors will be charged a modification fee per reserved campsite for change in dates, sites, parks, extending or shortening stay requests. Two modifications may be made to an existing reservation. The park does not handle modifications to reservations.

No site is open for every night of your stay

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

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Food Locker
  • Grill
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
7 nights

Location

201 Sunset Beach Rd
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Sunset SB: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Sunset SB?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Sunset SB?
Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Sunset SB?
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 8 pull-through, 65 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 60 paved, 20 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 53 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservecalifornia.com
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 201 Sunset Beach Rd (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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87
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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89
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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90
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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42
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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44
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
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47
pines hollow and dunes camp (sites 38 – 90)
––$35

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Show all 4 notices
  • Sunset SBPines Hollow and Dunes Camp (Sites 38 – 90) loop, Sunset Group Area, South Camp (sites 1-37) loop

    From April 1st to October 31st, due to high volume and lack of parking availability for larger camping vehicles, early arrivals may be subject to additional parking fees of $10 per parking space… Read full notice

    From April 1st to October 31st, due to high volume and lack of parking availability for larger camping vehicles, early arrivals may be subject to additional parking fees of $10 per parking space occupied. Parking for early arrivals will only be available at Seacliff (Upper day use lot) or Manresa Main State Beaches depending on availability. These fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Salty Fox Retreat @ Peaceful Valley

1.9 mi from Sunset SB (straight-line)
Sites from $59/night
$119 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Shiima koh

5.3 mi from Sunset SB (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Watsonville Farm Stop

7.2 mi from Sunset SB (straight-line)
Sites $65/night
$130 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
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

    • Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr Monterey & Carmel area · 3 hr · from $59/person
    • Whale Watching Tour From Monterey Monterey & Carmel area · 3.5 hr · from $75/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Monterey Whale Watching Tour Monterey & Carmel area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $70/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 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 31 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

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

Class C motorhome · 25.67 ft · sleeps 7 · 31 mi from campground

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

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

Travel trailer · 26 ft · sleeps 8 · 32 mi from campground

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

View rental
2020 Keystone Springdale
2020 Keystone Springdale

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 75 mi from campground

$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Sunset SB

Bookable tours nearby

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

Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr
Monterey's 17 Mile Drive Guided Electric Bike Tour, 3 hr

Monterey & Carmel area · 3 hr · from $59/person

Whale Watching Tour From Monterey
Whale Watching Tour From Monterey

Monterey & Carmel area · 3.5 hr · from $75/person

Monterey Whale Watching Tour
Monterey Whale Watching Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $70/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 7 nights (California State Parks rules).

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
Nov 202634%65%0%
Dec 202669%31%0%
Jan 202785%15%0%
Feb 202781%19%0%
Mar 202761%39%0%
Apr 202774%26%0%
May 202781%19%0%
Compare site types

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

Other sites

88 sites · $35, $335/night

Loops: Pines Hollow and Dunes Camp (Sites 38 – 90) loop (53), South Camp (sites 1-37) loop (34), Sunset Group Area (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour
17-Mile Drive Electric Bike Guided Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 2.5 hr · from $75/person

Whale Watching Tour Monterey California
Whale Watching Tour Monterey California

Monterey & Carmel area · 3 hr · from $62/person

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 3.3 hr · from $159/person

Monterey Bay Whale Watching
Monterey Bay Whale Watching

Monterey & Carmel area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $70/person

Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

Monterey & Carmel area · 3.5 hr · from $175/person