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Butano State Park immerses you in the untouched wilderness of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A haven for local wildlife such as bobcats, bald eagles, and coyotes, the park is set in a whimsical canyon filled with towering redwoods. It occupies almost 5,000 acres and has been welcoming nature lovers since 1956. There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fresh air, whether you're hiking scenic trails, admiring rare flora, or gazing up at coastal redwoods, the largest trees in the world.

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Getting Outdoors

More than 40 miles of hiking trails wind through Butano State Park and take you to sun-dappled redwood groves, crystalline creeks, scenic ridges, and deep canyons. As you explore the trails, keep an eye out for colorful orchids, trillium lilies, mushrooms, and California newts. The Little Butano Creek Trail is a family-friendly hike and meanders for a mile and a half through some of the park's most beautiful redwood groves.

Camping at Butano State Park

RV camping at Butano State Park offers a unique chance to sleep under a canopy of ancient redwoods. Tucked away in Little Butano Creek Canyon, the Ben Ries Campground enjoys a picturesque hillside location and serene forest setting. Choose from 21 drive-in campsites suitable for RV rentals, as well as an additional 18 walk-in sites. All motorhome camping sites feature picnic tables and fire rings for enjoying your meals outdoors. Remember to clean up your crumbs and store your food in the designated lockers as you'll be sharing your site with squirrels, woodpeckers, and newts. After dark, listen for the hoots of owls and the howls of coyotes.

Exploring the Area

RV camping at Butano State Park puts you in the heart of beautiful San Mateo County. For a fix of sand and sunshine, spend the day at Pescadero State Beach, a mile-long stretch of sand backed by rocky cliffs. Cool off in the Pacific Ocean, peer into colorful tide pools, or enjoy an oceanfront picnic. History buffs and photographers shouldn't miss Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Set on a rocky clifftop, it's been guiding ships to safety since 1871 and is one of the tallest lighthouses in North America.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Butano Creek Trail, CAButano State Park, CA
  • Butano Fire Trail, Canyon, Jackson Flats, Doe Ridge and Little Butano Creek Trail Loop, CAButano State Park, CA
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  • Año Nuevo-Goat Hill-Butano Creek, CAButano State Park, CA
  • Año Nuevo-Goat Hill Trail Loop, CAButano State Park, CA
  • Six Bridges Trail to Ben Ries Campground, CAButano State Park, CA
  • Little Butano Creek Loop Trail, CAButano State Park, CA
  • Jackson Flats Trail, CAButano State Park, CA
  • Canyon, Goat Hill Trail Loop, CAButano State Park, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Butano State Park

Jax P.

April, 2025

Rare classic camping van. Very fun and nice for a small family. Anthony’s communication and help made everything work out so easy and smooth.
Charles V.

April, 2025

What a blast! This was our first time renting a Sprinter Van and Jake was an amazing host. He walked us through all the features of the van, ensured the van was ready to go, and provided excellent communication throughout our trip. And wow - the Storytelling Beast is such...a beast! Would definitely recommend and hire from Jake again.
Ian O.

April, 2025

Charlotte is a great host. She is very responsive and did a great pre-trip run down with the van. Chariot is well stoked for cooking -cutting boards, sharp knife, spices, everything you need to make your camping trip a culinary delight! I recommend getting the campstove add-on. It's a great stove. Chariot's bed is very cozy, we slept great on our trip. It is dark, quiet, comfortable -great combo for sleeping after hiking all day. Chariot drives really well. We hope to take her out again someday!

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