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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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Recent RV rental reviews in Wilder Ranch State Park
Basia C.
February, 2026
I had such a incredible time using Olivia's van. this being my first van trip as well as being a solo traveler, I was very appreciative of the amenities the van had to offer to help me transition from city life to van life a bit easier. Olivia is also a fabulous host with great communication and flexibility which I appreciated as well. she was incredibly helpful, I was definitely anxious going into this trip as it's something I had never done before, and she was super sweet about it, left me a little care package for my trip and even checked in to see how things were going. the van is beautiful, clean, easy to drive, great on gas, and sitting on the roof deck watching the sun set over the vineyard I stayed on was magical. 100/10 definitely renting this van again!
Meghan F.
February, 2026
We took Adan’s van down HWY 1 for a week. It worked super well for us and was outfitted with everything we needed. Appreciate the time he took orienting us with the van and getting us the gear we needed. I would recommend this van & experience!
Laura L.
February, 2026
Kelvin’s van was perfect for my trip with 2 adults and 1 dog. The van was in great condition, clean when I picked up and super easy to drive. We did a some off-roading and had absolutely no issues. The 4x4 worked great! Any time I realized I forgot something, I found it in the van already - a car phone charger, salt/pepper! Definitely unexpected but made for an even better experience. The heater was incredible and it was a game changing experience to have a fridge and power when camping (usually we’re just tent on the ground people.) Honorable mention to the fridge/freezer that kept our food and drinks so cold some beers became slushies. Super spacious/best mini fridge I’ve ever experienced.
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