Big Basin Redwoods SP
State Park
Location - Directions
The park is about 65 miles south of San Francisco. From Santa Cruz travel approx 25 miles northwest via Highways 9 and 236 to reach Park Headquarters. Park Headquarters is 9 miles north of the town of Boulder Creek on State Hwy 236. All roads into Big Basin are curvy. The Rancho Del Oso coastal unit of Big Basin is accessible on State Route 1, about 20 miles north of the city of Santa Cruz.
Seasons/Climate
Winter: Cold, overcast and rainy. Big Basin receives the majority of its average 48 inches of rain. December through March average temperatures range from highs in the 50's to lows in the 20's.
Spring: Cool with showers and morning and evening fog. Average daytime highs in the 60's, lows in the 30's to 40's.
Summer: Warm with cool nights. Morning fog in early Summer. Average highs 75 to 95, lows 40's to 50's.
Fall:
Warm day to cold nights. Occasional early storms with rain. Average highs 75 to 60's, lows 50's to 30. Maybe the best weather of the year!
Online Reservations
Park Information
- Hours of Operation:
Open year round Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
- Park Office Telephone:
(831) 338-8860
- Available Online Reservation:
Upcoming Weekend: YES
Within 2 Weeks: YES
Updated: 5/13/2013 9:08 PM -
Region
San Francisco Bay Area
CountySanta Cruz
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Max Camper Length:
27 Feet
Max Trailer Length24 Feet
Related Pages
- Activities and Programs
- Back Country Trail Camps
- Driving Routes
- Facilities
- Hikes - Easy
- Hikes - Moderate
- Hikes - Strenuous
- Waddell Creek - Rancho Del Oso
- Merchandise Available Through the State Park Store
- Skyline to the Sea, Berry Creek Falls, Sunset Trails
- Big Basin Redwoods SP - General Plan in Progress
- Mountain Parks Foundation
- Sudden Oak Death Information
Images
Videos
Events
Directions
Maps/Brochures
AccessibilityCalifornia State Parks is proud to present the following podcast. This program is currently hosted by CA State Parks Foundation.
Big Basin Redwood State Park. (Transcript)
For more podcasts of other California State Parks, visit CA State Park Foundation Podcast Series
Address
21600 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9064
Volunteers in Parks
Docents share the park's natural and cultural history with visitors. Click the link for an application to mail in DPR208h.xls or call (831) 338-8883.
Please visit the Campground and Park Hosts page for information about becoming a camp host at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
Special Events
Email: mtnspecevent@parks.ca.gov
Phone: 831-335-3455
