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Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat

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Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat is located near towering redwoods and hilly terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 40°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic trails of Big Basin Redwoods State Park and the vibrant Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Location

Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat is located in California

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Directions

Important directions to bypass road closure! Follow our direction instead of the GPS after you get off on Summit from Hwy 17 due to road closure! From Summit Rd turn right on Soquel San Jose Rd, keep driving on Soquel San Jose Rd for about 2 miles until you see Stetson Rd and then turn on left on Stetson Rd, make sure you do NOT turn left on Miller Cutoff or Miller Hill Rd from Soquel San Jose Rd as GPS may direct you. Then drive on Stetson Rd for about 2 miles, our property is on the right side of the road. In case you come from the city of Soquel, you can just follow the GPS direction.

Coordinates

37.10177 N
121.92747099999997 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets

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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2024

Not great for the price

The pictures here are very deceiving. Driving in, the first 4 campsites are occupied by broken down trailers, an overturned couch and broken BBQ pits. We stayed in site #6 which was probably one of the best sites. Great shade and car was able to be parked nearby (you walk down non-maintained "stairs" with rotted tree branches as the steps).  

Overall, I had high hopes based on the description here especially reading: "Our onsite staff will go around and enforce the rules." but this is clearly a non-maintained campground that was probably very nice 45 years ago. No hiking trails are maintained, the bathrooms are "rustic" which is fine--nice to have running water when you've got little ones to clean. But the floors were rotted and I was afraid we'd step through the floorboards. 

If you are a true car camper who can lock your doors at night, this is probably the spot for you. Running water, showers and washing machine. If you are a tent camper with small kids like me, this is not where you want to stay. I'm disappointed I paid the price I did to stay here, I'd pay $25/night because this is essentially a parking space in a poorly maintained campground.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jul. 9, 2024

This was an excellent getaway

Booked this as a last minute escape from the heat where I live and it didn’t disappoint. Towering Coastal Redwoods provide for tons of shade and really nice campsites. Definitely a dry time of year but there were still some beautiful wildflowers to be seen. There’s a lovely easy trail that takes you to a stream along a mostly shaded path. I imagine that during the spring you’ll get a greater runoff but it was still really nice. Saturday was pretty bust with campers but Sunday was almost all vacant so it felt like I had the whole place to myself and the wildlife showed up. The hosts were communicative and descriptions and directions were great. Zero cell service with Verizon but it was nice to just unplug. I would definitely recommend this one. Happy camping!

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Month of VisitJuly
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Enchanted Forest Campground located in Santa Cruz?

Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat is located in the Santa Cruz mountains, nestled among towering Coastal Redwoods. The campground is situated in a shaded forest setting that provides a cool escape, especially during hot weather. While the exact address isn't specified, it's accessible by car, though some of the roads and pathways within the campground may not be well-maintained. The natural setting offers beautiful wildflowers during certain seasons and trail access directly from the campground.

What amenities are available at Enchanted Forest Campground?

Enchanted Forest Campground offers basic amenities in a natural redwood setting. The campground features multiple designated campsites with varying quality (site #6 is noted as one of the better options). Parking is available near some sites, though you may need to walk down unmaintained paths from your vehicle to reach certain camping areas. There are trails accessible directly from the campground for hiking and exploring the surrounding forest. Shade is plentiful thanks to the towering redwoods. Note that some areas of the campground may not be well-maintained, so it's best to contact the management directly for current amenity information.

Can you tent camp in the redwoods at Enchanted Forest?

Yes, tent camping is available at Enchanted Forest among the towering Coastal Redwoods. The campground offers multiple tent sites with abundant shade provided by the redwood canopy, making it a cool retreat, especially during warmer months. The forested setting creates a true redwood camping experience. Site #6 is identified as one of the better camping spots. Some sites require walking down paths from where you park your vehicle. The natural setting includes seasonal wildflowers and easy access to forest trails directly from your campsite.

Are there cabins available at Enchanted Forest in the Santa Cruz mountains?

There's no indication that cabins are available at Enchanted Forest Mountain Redwood Retreat. The campground appears to primarily offer tent camping sites under the redwood canopy. Some permanent structures exist on the property, but these seem to be occupied long-term rather than available as rental cabins. For accommodation options, visitors should plan on tent camping or contact the campground directly to inquire about any alternative lodging that might be available but not mentioned in visitor accounts.