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.

Big Basin has backpacking trailcamps on the Skyline to the Sea Trail that are reservable only by calling (831)338-8861 between the hours of 10am - 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 woodpeckers). The park is also the home to stately redwood groves.

Need a site at Big Basin Redwoods Campground?
Reservations for Big Basin Redwoods available at:

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Reservations

Directions:
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is 20 miles north of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campground
21600 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek CA 95006

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