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PORTOLA REDWOODS SP, CA

Description

Season for Peak Fees: All Year

Portola Redwoods State Park has a rugged, natural basin forested with coast redwoods, Douglas fir and live oak. Ten miles of trails crisscross the canyon and its two streams, Peters Creek and Pescadero Creek. A short nature trail along Pescadero Creek introduces visitors to the natural history of the area. Visitors can see clam shells and other marine deposits from the time when the area was once covered by the ocean. The park has one of the tallest redwoods (300 feet high) in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Park Kiosk Hours:

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

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • ADA Access
  • Backpacking Camping
  • Comfort Station
  • Dock, Accessible
  • Fire Rings
  • Group Picnic Area
  • Hiking Trails
  • Iron Ranger
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Visitors Center
Alerts and Important Information
Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP).
  • There are no hook-ups at any of the Portola Redwoods SP sites.
  • Extra vehicles that do not fit on the site must park in the overflow area.
  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants.

    2013 Reservation Period:
    Family Sites:

  • March 1 - March 31
  • Reservations available April 1 - October 31
  • November 1 - November 30
  • Closed when not on reservations December 1 - February 28

    • Group Sites:

  • Reservations available April 1 - October 31
  • Closed when not on reservations.

  • 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.

  • SITES: 13,14,45 - THESE SITES ARE CLOSED.

    • Getting There:

    From Highway 35, turn west onto Alpine Road, go 3 miles, and turn onto Portola State Park Road. The road dead ends in the park. Use low gear as both these roads are steep and winding. Not near Portola Valley.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    PORTOLA REDWOODS SP
    9000 PORTOLA SP RD BOX F
    LAHONDA CA 94020-9717

    Phone Number:

    Project Office:(650)948-9098