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Covering 7000 acres, there is plenty of room for everyone at Wilder Ranch State Park, located near the towns of Felton and Swanton, CA, with the cities of Santa Cruz and San Jose just a short drive away. Inside the grounds, several buildings that once belonged to the Wilder family have been restored, so visitors have the opportunity to learn more about the life of early ranchers and farmers who once lived along the Central Coast.

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Getting Outdoors

The most popular activity for those that go camping at Wilder Ranch State Park has to be hiking, and with over 35 miles of trails to explore, it soon becomes clear why. These multi-use trails spread all across the landscape, offering a great way to see the landscape. For those that are on a bike, there is a 15mph speed limit for safety.

Camping at Wilder Ranch State Park

There are only six campsites at Wilder Ranch State Park, and these can only be used by those with horses. There are, however, plenty of places to go camping with an RV in the surrounding area, so you can be very close to the park from the minute you wake up in the morning. One option is Cotillion Gardens RV Resort, a hidden garden surrounded by towering redwood trees. There are 80 beautiful sites to choose from, 55 of which have full hook-ups and 25 with electricity and water. There is also a heated pool, playground, and horseshoes for entertainment.

Exploring the Area

The bustling city of Santa Cruz lies just to the east of Wilder Ranch State Park and offers a plethora of things to do and see for those that get a Santa Cruz camper rental. For a little change of pace, take an old fashion steam train ride through some of the most scenic areas of the city and beyond. There are two different routes to choose from, the Redwood Forest Steam Train and the Santa Cruz Beach Train, both of which are a great way to become better acquainted with the area.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Wilder Ridge to Baldwin to Ohlone Bluff and Old Cove Landing Trail, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Wilder Ridge Trail, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Wilder Ridge and Zane Gray Cutoff Loop, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Pacific to Redwoods Loop, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Old Landing Cove Trail, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Wilder Ranch State Park Loop Trail, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Natural Bridges State Beach Exploration, CANatural Bridges State Beach, CA
  • Four Mile Beach, CAWilder Ranch State Park, CA
  • Lookout Loop Trail, CASanta Cruz, CA
  • West Cliff Drive Santa Cru, CALighthouse Field State Beach, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Wilder Ranch State Park

Patrick B.

October, 2025

We had a wonderful trip, thanks in large part to Rachel and the great travel vehicle. Very comfortable, clean and easy to drive. Hope to connect again next year for our annual event in Santa Cruz!
Jiazhu W.

October, 2025

We had a perfect RV trip !!!The vehicle was super new, easy to drive, and fully equipped. The water tank was huge: the two of us only used half of it over two days. With the solar panels and the extra portable power station provided by the owner, we had zero worries about electricity and could use everything freely.
Amanda M.

October, 2025

Steffen is a responsive host and makes sure the van is prepared with water, propane, etc. I used it for a meditation retreat so wasn't moving around a lot but driving it to the retreat center was a breeze and it met all of my needs while on the retreat.

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