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Set in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Big Basin Redwoods State Park gets you up close with the tallest trees on the planet. It's the oldest state park in California and protects more than 18,000 acres of ancient coast redwood forest. The sheer size and scale of the trees is mindboggling, with some of the living giants towering almost 300 feet tall and estimated to be more than 1,800 years old.
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Getting Outdoors
More than 80 miles of trails crisscross through the park and take you past towering old-growth redwoods, cascading waterfalls, and fern-covered canyons. The Redwood Loop Trail is popular with families and showcases some of the park's most impressive specimens, including 293-foot tall Mother of the Forest. You'll also pass the enormous Chimney Tree which was hollowed out by a forest fire. For a longer hike, hit the final section of the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail, which stretches from Big Basin Redwoods State Park down to Waddell Beach. As you explore the trail, watch for local wildlife, including deer, bobcats, raccoons, woodpeckers, and Steller’s jays.
Camping at Big Basin Redwoods
RV camping at Big Basin Redwoods State Park offers a unique chance to sleep beneath the tallest trees in the world. The park operates four campgrounds and offers a total of 146 sites, all with fire pits and grills for enjoying your meals under the stars. Open year-round, Huckleberry Campground is set in a sun-dappled redwood grove and features primitive sites with no water or electric hookups. Instead, spend your evenings roasting s'mores around the fireplace. Like most state park RV campgrounds, you'll enjoy access to potable water and modern bathroom blocks with toilets and showers. There's also a dump station for RVs. Huckleberry Campground can accommodate RVs of up to 27 feet in length, making it popular with smaller rigs.
Exploring the Area
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a fantastic base for exploring California's captivating Central Coast. A stone's throw from the main visitors' center, Ano Nuevo State Park offers an extraordinary chance to get up close with thousands of elephant seals. Further inland, Castle Rock State Park is known for steep sandstone canyons, lush coast redwood forests, and excellent rock-climbing routes. Hike the trail to the Goat Rock Overlook and you'll be rewarded with sweeping views over the San Lorenzo Valley and the Pacific Ocean.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
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- Sempervirens Falls Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Dool Trail to Middle Ridge Road to Meteor Trail to Sequoia Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Berry Creek Falls Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Buzzard's Roost, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Redwood Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Howard King Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Sequoia Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Pine Mountain Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Lane Trail Camp, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
- Meteor Loop Trail, CABig Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
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Recent RV rental reviews in Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Candace B.
December, 2025
Tom and Ernie were fantastic hosts! Very thorough and responsive communication from the days leading up to the trip until the day of returning the RV. On arrival we were given a thorough walkthrough leading us to feel more comfortable with the setup process. They were easy to reach for questions and we valued their laid back approach. We had more than enough space to navigate during all of our stops.
Nina M.
December, 2025
Charlotte was amazing to communicate with! Super nice and responsive and gave a really thorough tour of the van including videos! Driving the van took some getting used to but it was pretty easy and can fit in regular parking spots. My daughter and I enjoyed the coziness of the van though it did get cold at night. We used the space heater for an hour but it drained the battery too much. I guess just don’t go camping when it’s winter and 40 degrees at night! Other than that, the van was great and Charlotte is a wonderful host!
Melissa V.
December, 2025
This was our first RV trip, and Ronnie was very responsive and courteous to any questions we had. He made it feel like our home away from home with all the amenities you could think of, he left nothing out! Thanks, Ronnie for making this a memorable experience for our family. ❤️
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