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BIG BASIN REDWOODS SP, CA

Description

Big Basin Tent Cabins will be reserved under the Park Name "Big Basin Tent Cabins".....

To reserve Big Basin Tent Cabins: Click here.

Season for Peak Fees: All Year....

Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest State Park in California. It was acquired in 1902. The park has miles of trails, which serves hikers and equestrians, links Big Basin to Castle Rock State Park and the eastern reach of the Santa Cruz range. The Skyline to the Sea Trail threads its way through the park along Waddell Creek to the ocean. Backpacking trailcamps on the Skyline to the Sea Trail are reservable only by calling (831)338-8861 between the hours of 9am - 5pm. The park has a surprising number of waterfalls, a wide variety of environments (from lush canyon bottoms to sparse chaparral-covered slopes, many animals (deer, raccoons, an occasional bobcat) and lots of bird life (including Steller's jays, egrets, herons and California woodpeckers). The park is also the home to stately redwood groves.

Park Headquarters Hours:

  • Hi Season: 8am-10pm
  • Lo Season: 9am-4pm

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Amphitheater
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Store - Convenience
  • Telephone
  • Visitors Center
Alerts and Important Information

Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer; additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.


Occupancy by the same persons, equipment, or vehicles of the Santa Cruz District's camping facilities is limited to a total of 30 days in any calendar year. These facilities include: Sunset SB campground, Manresa SB campground, Seacliff SB campground, New Brighton SB campground, Henry Cowell Redwoods SP campground, Big Basin Redwoods SP campground, and Portola Redwoods SP campground.


2012 Reservation Period

Lower Blooms Creek (103-138):
  • Fri-Sat only March 30 - May 19, 2012
  • On reservations May 25 - September 2, 2012
  • Fri-Sat only September 7 - October 27, 2012
  • Closed when not on reservation


    • Upper Blooms Creek (139-156):
  • On reservations May 25 - September 2, 2012
  • Closed when not on reservation


    • Huckleberry:
  • Fri-Sat only March 30 - May 19, 2012
  • On reservations May 25 - September 2, 2012
  • Fri-Sat only September 7 - October 27, 2012
  • Closed when not on reservation


    • Sempervirens (Sites 157 - 188):
  • All Year

    • Wastahi:
  • On reservations May 25 - September 2, 2012
  • Closed when not on reservation


    • Sequoia Group Camps:
  • All Year

    • Sky Meadow Group Camps:
  • May 25 - October 27, 2012
  • Closed when not on reservation

    • Getting There:

    BIG BASIN REDWOODS SP
    21600 BIG BASIN WAY
    BOULDER CREEK CA 95006

    The park is 20 miles north of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236.

    Phone Park for More Information:

    Project Office:(831)338-8860