Camp at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Boulder Creek, California

4.0/5
based on 2 reviews

Details

Distance

0.5 miles

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Jason Hatfield

Campground is currently closed due to fire damage. Walk through towering coastal redwoods in California's oldest state park.

Big Basin is currently closed including the campgrounds. Please visit the Parks.ca.gov site for updated details. 

An hour away from the thrumming city of San Jose, ancient immense trees live in a forest full of vibrant ferns and rushing waterfalls. Big Basin Redwoods State Park encompasses 10,000 acres of rare old-growth forest, and the scale of time can be most felt when wandering its paths. To really experience the beauty of this stunning place book one of the 150 campsites (I stayed at Sempervirens) for a long weekend and bring your camera; there's nothing quite as amazing as sleeping under a canopy of tree branches soaring hundreds of feet above.

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Features

Photography
Camping
Hiking
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Forest
Groups
Picnic Area
Scenic
ADA Accessible
Waterfalls

Camp at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Reviews

I love this campground because of all the hiking options and places to explore around the area. It's a long windy drive to get there but that helps you feel like you are isolated in the middle of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Just beware of racoons, they are persistent little creatures that will try to steal food of the table the second you turn your back.

Been there last week

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

Nearby

Hike the Ocean View Summit Loop

Berry Creek Falls Loop (Closed)

Hike the Old Growth Redwoods Trail

Big Basin's Sunset Trail Camp

Hike to Sempervirens Falls

Hike the Sequoia Trail at Big Basin Redwoods SP