Little Basin State Park Campground

Part of California Department of Parks and Recreation's Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Little Basin State Park Campground operates as a tent-only facility positioned near a creek. The campground requires reservations and maintains a no-pets policy, with sites priced at $99 per night.

Basic amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and designated fire rings for evening campfires. The creek-adjacent location provides a natural water feature, though specific details about site layouts and terrain remain limited. Campers should note the strict tent-only restriction, as RVs and trailers cannot be accommodated. The Huckleberry Campground sits just east of Little Basin for those comparing options within the same state park system.

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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

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The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)]

Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Including Little Basin sub-unit)

Butano State Park

Castle Rock State Park

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Manresa State Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Portola Redwoods State Park

Seacliff State Beach

Sunset State Beach

CAMPSITES AND CABINS: California State Parks discount passes, as well as the Senior Discount, are not valid.

Little Basin road is a winding and narrow one-lane road and large vehicles should use caution.
NO pets of any kind are allowed at the camp; the only exceptions being approved service dogs.
NO alcohol allowed (includes beer, wine, and liquor).
NO smoking allowed anywhere in the camp or on the trails.
Arrival time is 2:00 pm, and check-out is at 12:00 (Noon).

CABINS ONLY:

Cancellations 6 or less days prior to arrival incur $7.99 cancellation fee + first night use fee.
$7.99 cancellation fee applies to all other cancellations.
There is a 3-night minimum for holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and the Thanksgiving holiday period).
There is a 2-night minimum stay on Fridays and Saturdays.
There are no refunds for early departures.