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Places to Camp near Santa Cruz, CA

733 Reviews

A giant in California’s rich surf history, Santa Cruz is a spot you can’t pass up if you’re driving the length of the California coastline.

If you’re looking to spend the night in Santa Cruz, there are several highly-rated RV parks and KOAs…

Best Camping Sites Near Santa Cruz, CA (99)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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    Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

    41 Reviews
    160 Photos
    707 Saves
    Mount Hermon, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $7 - $35 / night

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    New Brighton State Beach

    39 Reviews
    126 Photos
    838 Saves
    Capitola, California

    New Brighton State Beach is one of the most popular beachfront campgrounds in California, offering over 100…

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $35 - $65 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Big Basin Redwoods State Park — Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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    Big Basin Redwoods State Park — Big Basin Redwoods State Park

    33 Reviews
    98 Photos
    479 Saves
    Boulder Creek, California

    Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 - $335 / night

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    Sunset State Beach

    26 Reviews
    57 Photos
    885 Saves
    Watsonville, California

    RVs and Tents. Sunset State Beach camping provides dozens of dune-protected family sites (without hookups) that…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    Mount Madonna

    28 Reviews
    83 Photos
    317 Saves
    Gilroy, California

    In the summer, first-come, first-serve camping is available for only $15 per night. The day use picnic area is…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $15 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

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    Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    18 Photos
    253 Saves
    Felton, California

    Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort is nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Situated on the beautiful…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

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    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    16 Reviews
    45 Photos
    275 Saves
    Freedom, California
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $55 - $88 / night

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    Veteran's Memorial Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    72 Photos
    800 Saves
    Pacific Grove, California

    Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular and beautiful 50 acre park in the forested hills of Monterey. Located only a…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $10 - $47 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

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    Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday

    15 Reviews
    69 Photos
    220 Saves
    Freedom, California

    Soak up the bright sun and take in the crisp ocean air along the California Coast when you stay with us at Santa…

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Sanborn County Park

    18 Reviews
    37 Photos
    118 Saves
    Saratoga, California
    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Cabins

    $33 / night


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