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The Best Camping in Prunedale

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Top camping spots in and near Prunedale

  • Watsonville, California

    Camp at Sunset State Beach

    4.5
    Campsites here come with a fire ring and picnic table, as well as bathroom and shower access. These sites are particularly recommended for families and large groups. Make a reservation here.
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  • Sand City, California

    Bikepack Highway 1: Monterey to San Luis Obispo

    130 mi / 9000 ft gain
    Please be aware that this is NOT a route for beginning cyclist. It is a very hilly route and you will be sharing the road with cars for the entire route, the shoulder is sometimes very slim. This should not scare you from doing the trip, just be aware of the risks and dangers you might be facing....
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  • Watsonville, California

    Camp at Manresa Beach

    4.7
    All 64 tent campsites here are walk-in, making them further in from the road, and more roomy. Each site comes with a fire ring, picnic table, and food locker. There is access to bathrooms and showers, as well. You can make a reservation here. 
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  • Gilroy, California

    Merry-Go-Round, Bayview, and Sprig Trails Loop

    7.97 mi / 1896 ft gain
    Merry-Go-Round, Bayview, and Sprig Trails Loop is a loop trail that is moderately difficult located near Gilroy, California.
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  • Watsonville, California

    Mount Madonna Meadow Trail Loop

    2.41 mi / 476 ft gain
    Mount Madonna Meadow Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Watsonville, California.
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  • Watsonville, California

    Sprig Trail, Merry-Go-Round, and Tan Oak Trail Loop

    8.52 mi / 62 ft gain
    Sprig Trail, Merry-Go-Round, and Tan Oak Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see wildflowers located near Gilroy, California.
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  • Aptos, California

    Epicenter to Five Finger Falls

    15.41 mi / 2408 ft gain
    Epicenter to Five Finger Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Aptos, California.
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  • Aptos, California

    Sand Point Overlook Via West Ridge Loop

    13.75 mi / 2175 ft gain
    Sand Point Overlook Via West Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Aptos, California.
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  • Capitola, California

    Camp at New Brighton Campground

    / 0 ft gain
    This Capitola camping spot is the place to be if you're looking to do a variety of activities in a variety of landscapes. You can swim, fish, or explore the nearby forest of Monterey Pine and coastal Oak. In the evening, walk into Capitola for live music and great fish tacos.  The S.S. Palo Alto,...
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  • Gilroy, California

    Coyote Lake County Park Campgrounds Trail

    10.55 mi / 1565 ft gain
    Coyote Lake County Park Campgrounds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near San Martin, California.
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  • Gilroy, California

    Steer Ridge Loop at Hunting Hollow

    7.23 mi / 1742 ft gain
    Steer Ridge Loop at Hunting Hollow is a loop trail that is used by hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians located near Gilroy, California.
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  • Gilroy, California

    Pacheco Falls Loop via Coyote Creek/Hunting Hollow

    22.73 mi / 5007 ft gain
    Pacheco Falls Loop via Coyote Creek/Hunting Hollow is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Gilroy, California.
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  • Gilroy, California

    Coit Lake Loop Trail

    22.82 mi / 4226 ft gain
    Coit Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Gilroy, California.
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  • Gilroy, California

    Redfern Pond via Hunting Hollow

    5.0
    7 mi / 1263 ft gain
    Henry W. Coe State Park, northern California's largest, provides outdoor enthusiasts with over 89,000 acres of land to explore, as well as 22,000 acres of designated wilderness area. With all of this space, the outdoor adventures are seemingly endless. We recommend a multi-day backpacking trip to...
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  • Soquel, California

    Hinkley Basin Fire Road to Santa Rosalia Mountain

    13.16 mi / 2690 ft gain
    Hinkley Basin Fire Road to Santa Rosalia Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Soquel, California.
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  • Santa Cruz County, California

    Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

    4.8
    / 665 ft gain
    Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a great weekend option for Bay Area residents. With approximately 30 miles of hiking trails, the incredible Garden of Eden swimming hole, and proximity to Santa Cruz - this campground is not to be missed! On sunny days, view...
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