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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California
BigBasin.org - the only site for complete, current park information

Fees

Fees are subject to change. If you plan on showing up at the park with just enough money baed on the information below, please call +1 831-338-8861 for any fee change updates.

Visit the Mountain Parks website for additional information and to purchase a Certificate Pass.

Family Campsites

RV information: No hookups, 27 feet maximum

Family Camps: $35.00

Senior Camps: $33.00

Each additional vehicle $10.00 per night per vehicle.

Family campsites may be reserved through Reserve America at 800-444-PARK (7275) up to 7 months in advance.

Group Campsites

Sequoia Camp (2 developed sites): 50 people per site, $335.00 per site.
Parking for 18 vehicles.

Sky Meadow Camp (2 primitive sites): 40 people per site, $270.00 per site
Parking for 15 vehicles.

Group campsites may be reserved through Reserve America at 800-444-PARK (7275) up to 7 months in advance.

Tent Cabins

The Tent Cabins at Big Basin Redwoods State Parks are managed by a private concession. To get rates or to make Tent Cabin reservations, call 800-444-PARK (7275) or visit the Reserve America Web site.

Reservation fees

$8.00 to Reserve America

Trail Camp

$8.00 for the reservation fee, to be paid within 7 days of booking the
camp site.

There is an additional $15.00 per site to be paid at Castle Rock Trailhead
or Big Basin Headquarters before heading to camp (extra vehicles are $10.00
each).

Reserve trail camps via Big Basin Headquarters (call 831-338-8861).

Hike and Bike Camps

$3.00 per person.

Bus fees

10 to 24 passengers: $50.00.
25 passengers and up : $100.00.

Showers (coin operated)

$0.25 for 2 minutes (available to registered campers only)

Restrooms

Free. There is no cost to use the restrooms.

Horse Camps
(Rancho Del Oso
Located 16 miles north of Santa Cruz along Highway One, at the coastal side of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. (831) 427-2288 )

Six sites, $25.00 per site. Six people per site. Minimum of one horse per site. One tow vehicle and one horse trailer per site, extra vehicles $6.00 if space is available.
Reserve via Rancho Del Oso. Call +1 (831) 425-1218.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome in the park but must be on a leash at all times. They are allowed in the picnic area, the campground area, and on paved roads only. Dogs are not allowed anywhere at Rancho del Oso or on any other trails or interior roads. They must be kept in the car or tent at night. They may not be left unattended.

Check at Park Headquarters for scheduled guided "dog walks." These informative group hikes give dog owners a chance to take their dogs along while learning about redwood ecology and park history.

There is no fee for dogs.

Trail Maps

$5.00

Redwood Loop Guide

$0.25

Fees are subject to change. If you plan on showing up at the park with just enough money baed on the information below, please call +1 831-338-8861 for any fee change updates.

Day Use $10.00 per vehicle.

Senior Day Use $9.00 per vehicle.

Disabled Day Use $5.00 per vehicle (with California State Park Disabled Discount Pass).

Anual Day Use Pass