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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$10 - $35/night
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Reservable
Sites
107 campsites
Season
Campground is open s...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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2591 Graham Hill Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95060
Families and hikers who want tall redwoods without a remote drive will do well here. The Redwood Grove Loop is walkable from camp, Cable Car Beach works for kids, and sites like #12 or #14 give decent shade and spacing. Santa Cruz is 10 minutes away if you need a real meal.
RVers expecting full hookups will be disappointed: there's electricity but no water or sewer connections, and the nearest dump station is New Brighton State Beach. Tight inner-loop sites also frustrate anyone sensitive to neighbor noise, and the poison oak is genuinely everywhere
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions. Mornings start crisp in the high 40s, then afternoons warm to the mid-70s and mid-80s. The San Lorenzo River warms enough for swimming, and trails stay accessible. Late summer can bring fire restrictions. Winter temperatures range from the upper 30s to mid-50s. Morning fog is common year-round and often burns off by afternoon. Weekdays see lighter crowds than weekends.
Most reliable weather; river warms enough for swimming and peak season activities run.
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground offers various amenities that cater to diverse camper needs, such as showers, potable water, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Accessibility features include ADA-accessible sites with accessible restrooms and showers. While RV and trailer campers have access to electricity, water, and sewer hookups are not provided, requiring reliance on external dump stations, such as New Brighton State Beach. Firewood is available for purchase at $15 per bundle. Potable water and food lockers are also available.
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