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TravelerSanta Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
This is a great camp ground. Plenty of activities. Showers are clean, laundry room takes tap pay.
Cabin Camping near San Gregorio, CA
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Several rustic cabin rentals can be found within a short drive of San Gregorio, California, offering varying levels of comfort and amenities. Big Basin Redwoods State Park features tent cabins in the Huckleberry campground equipped with double beds, tables, and wood-burning stoves for heat during cooler months. "The cabins were nice, and each cabin has 2 double beds, a table, and a wood stove. It can get cold at night in the redwoods so the wood stove was great at night," notes one visitor. Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA provides more modern cabin accommodations with clean facilities and outdoor amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. Mount Madonna County Park also offers cabin rentals surrounded by redwoods, with access to clean bathrooms, showers, and hiking trails. Most cabins include basic furniture but lack electricity, relying instead on wood stoves or propane heaters.
Pet-friendly cabins are available at select locations, though policies vary by campground. Steep Ravine Campground at Mount Tamalpais State Park features oceanfront cabins with sleeping platforms for up to six people, though these are notoriously difficult to reserve, requiring bookings up to six months in advance. The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday offers family-oriented cabin camping with numerous recreational facilities. According to one camper at Big Basin: "We got a package with the tent cabin that came with bedding, cooking utensils and firewood, so were pretty much set once we got there." Winter visitors should note that cabins with wood stoves require maintaining fires throughout the night for warmth. Most forest cabins are designed for simplicity rather than luxury, with rustic furnishings and minimal amenities.
Visitors to cabin accommodations should bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies unless specifically noted in reservation details. Many cabins offer add-on packages that include sheets, pillows, propane lanterns, and basic cooking items for an additional fee. Firewood is typically available for purchase at campground offices or through camp hosts. Food storage containers are essential, as wildlife encounters with raccoons and skunks are common at most locations. While some campgrounds have on-site markets, most cabin campers should plan to bring groceries from larger towns before arrival. Flashlights or lanterns are necessary for cabins without electricity, and additional seating is recommended as most cabins provide only basic benches or chairs. During colder months, extra blankets and sleeping bags are advisable even in cabins with heating options.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near San Gregorio (14)
1. Lower Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park — CAMPGROUND CLOSED
"We got one of the tent cabins, which are just adorable and so cozy. The sites are nice and distanced from each other, bathrooms were in great shape and it was pet friendly."
"We stayed in a tent cabin at the Huckleberry campground which was nicer than we thought it would be. It had just the right amount of space for my wife and I, our two daughters and all our gear."
from $35 / night
Check Availability2. Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground
"The sites in the Eucalyptus loop where we were had back-in sites, with a paved driveway, and are level. The sites have a picnic table, a fire ring, and wood-fenced platforms."
"Once we figured it out, the late check in paperwork was detailed on how to find our space."
from $100 - $200 / night
Check Availability3. Cotillion Gardens RV Park
"Park is rustic, but has a lot of amenities and is very close to Santa Cruz. We visit family and friends in the area often, but this was the first time we camped in the area."
"Entrance is a little nerve racking on your first visit, but once your at your site you can relax. Bathrooms are a little dated, no cell service but good WiFi if your close to the office."
from $60 - $100 / night
Check Availability4. Redwood Resort RV Park & Campground
"Was able to book the night before and get the last full hookup spot."
from $55 - $75 / night
Check Availability5. Treasure Island MH and RV Park
"Bathrooms are clean. laundry room very large and has many washers and dryers. Subway close walk, MUNI is at the park entrance. A gas station and Grocery store are both across the street."
6. Mount Madonna County Park
"There's something for everyone here, RVers, tenters, and those who want to rent tent cabins. There are plenty of trails to hike, as well as equestrian trails. No bikes on trails though."
"Location & Safety: Conveniently located between San Jose and Monterey - easy access off Highway 152. Felt completely safe throughout the stay."
7. Del Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
"It’s a cozy place with boat rentals! Plenty of shade and bathrooms available. Only reason got 4 star is the constant blue-green algae, making the water unavailable for swimming."
"Our campsite (#139) could have used some shade, but we had plenty of space and the views were awesome. Almost every site was occupied, but luckily everyone respected the quiet hours."
from $15 - $200 / night
Check Availability8. Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
"General: So many options, including full hookup back-in or pull-thru sites, sites with just w/e, pet sites, nine different types of cabins, and tent sites."
"The small cabins are nice and I quite like them. This is a good place for hiking, but unfortunately there is not a lot more to do. You can go to Monterey and do things there though."
9. Steep Ravine Campground — Mount Tamalpais State Park
"These cabins are well worth the cost. There is a separate bedroom, you could sleep 2 couples on beds easily with extra floor space and a small individual bunk for larger families."
"There are dish washing spigots scattered among the cabins. There are wheelbarrows for schlepping your stuff to the cabins and campsites; more on that later. And charcoal grills outside each cabin."
from $25 - $100 / night
Check Availability10. Seacliff State Beach
"All camping spots are adjacent to the 'boardwalk' beach path and the beach. Yes, your rig is within 20' of the beach at all campsites."
Drive Time
- 42 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 48 min from San Francisco, CA
- 56 min from San Jose, CA
- 1 hr 18 min from Vallejo, CA
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Cabin Reviews near San Gregorio, CA
184 Reviews of 14 San Gregorio Campgrounds
- TTamatha B.Traveler
Treasure Island MH and RV Park
Henry in the office is amazing. Bathrooms are clean. laundry room very large and has many washers and dryers. Subway close walk, MUNI is at the park entrance. A gas station and Grocery store are both across the street.
- TTwindaddy
GuideDel Valle Campground — East Bay Regional Park District
East Bay Parks - IYKYK
Like most/all east bay parks, this is well appointed for the masses. It’s also surrounded by rolling hills and close to suburbia. For many, these are positives. As an east bay resident they are for me as well. Del Valle is a bit more removed than many east bay parks. From my location in Fremont, it’s a one hour drive. A pleasant drive for the most part. I camp to get away for a bit and almost always to mountain bike. As such, I seek parks that have trails. Del Valle has a map of many trails. They also appear on many of the mapping services used by mountain bikers. Review those and digest them if this is also your intention - these are east bay parka style trails. In other words, mostly steep and loose fire roads, with many “social trails” sprinkled between. If you are compelled to stay legit/legal trails, bring an ebike. Now on to the camping. I picked a spot as far removed from any booked spot on the map. I triple checked this up until the day before I arrived. I want solitude! When I arrived Thursday afternoon, I was surprised to see the sites just 3 spaces away, on both sides, occupied. This is a fairly compact area. And while I’m sure they’re lovely folks, this isn’t what I expected on a Thursday. Saturday? Sure. Anyway… be aware that these reservation services aren’t completely reliable in that regard. The bathrooms and showers are amazing! Clean, smell good, cared for. Noteworthy is the hot showers in the camp grounds are free and your one push of the button provides water for two minutes I'd guess. Very nice! The space, 135 for me, is okay. A couple trees for shade, a nice table and fire pit. It’s now dark and the noise is minimal - mostly from the group campsite just down the hill. I’ll update this with more details in the coming days since it’s a 4 day visit.
Update 1: it’s my first morning here. Using starlink as there is no cell signal to be found. What I noticed last night was that this park is directly below the flight path to the local airports. Every couple minutes last night, a plane would fly overhead. According to flight aware, they’re at about 10,000 feet. If this will ruin your getaway, you’ve been warned.
Update 2: On Friday night, the majority of the spots were filled. Many large groups of people with varying degrees of consideration, but to their credit almost all (except the barking German Shepard) were quiet by 10PM. It was a bit more crowded come Saturday morning. Some friends came to visit for a mountain bike ride, and we set off at about noon. I had been complimentary of the facilities and bragged that I'd be taking a nice shower after our ride. Unfortunately, upon our return, there was no hot water and no lighting in the showers. And, sadly, someone decided to remove the tags and hangers from their TJ Maxx haul and leave them all over the floor of two of the showers.
Verdict: I'd only come back here in the springtime when it's likely to be green and have some water in the arroyo and only during the week. The density and composition of the people here was akin to being at Costco on a Saturday, and I only did that once.
David W.GuideBeach RV Pleasure Point
Convenient spot in Santa Cruz
I came into Santa Cruz to visit family and needed a place to park my bus while there- this park was available and fit my needs perfectly. It’s a simple gravel parking lot set up - clean bathrooms / showers, full hookups. Not what I would call camping but a great place to stay with proximity to the things that matter.
Tim P.TravelerThousand Trails Morgan Hill
Great Campground
I liked this Thousand Trails resort because it’s more like camping. The staff is amazing. The facilities are great amazing big pool. The only problem I had is they didn’t have any sewage hook up, but I have a tote so it wasn’t that big of a deal.
- TTom H.Guide
Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
Great place for kids, lots to do.
Koa’s in this area are typically expensive and this is no exception. But, for families it may be worth it. Playground, jumping, bouncing area, dog yard. Lots to do. It has good shower facilities, bathrooms are clean. For retirees and older folks, it may not be worth it. Not much room between sites and lots of kids for the nervous folks. My site (35) was electric and water only with a dry creek behind us. My only beef (and it was not only with the campground, but with irresponsible dog owners) was the piles of poop I had to pick up before I could safely walk around. Come on people! If you own a dog, please take care of them and pick up after them. Otherwise, the location was convenient, the place was clean (exception noted) and I will likely return.
Lee D.
LegendSanta Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday
Many options for families
General: So many options, including full hookup back-in or pull-thru sites, sites with just w/e, pet sites, nine different types of cabins, and tent sites. Some sites are paved and some are gravel.
Bath/Shower: The one closest to our site had a women's and men's restroom, and the showers are individual units but shared for both genders. I expected a more upscale shower (it was ok but a little tight, skimpy on hooks and no bench).
Activities/Amenities: So many amenities including a pool and hot tub, playground, jump pad, climbing “palms”, rec center with bike rentals and concessions, and a train (I’ve probably missed a few). Laundry is available on site (operated via an app and your phone).
Although this is not our preferred type of camping, after five nights in California State parks with limited amenities, we stayed here for hot showers, laundry, and full hookups for van maintenance. This was a typical KOA in many ways, but one thing that was different was that we had to wear wristbands, and there was a gate to enter and leave. While it should have made us feel safe, I wondered why there were extra security features.
Phillip S.
ScoutBeach RV Pleasure Point
Very Convenient Spot
A very nice and well kept spot to park and enjoy Santa Cruz. You are close enough to walk to the beach and several restaurants. The sites are very close together. We were pleased on how clean and neat the area is kept. The temperatures were amazing for July.
- KKimberly W.Guide
Costanoa Coastal Lodge & Campground
Outstanding coastal access and amenities!
I loved my stay here! I had a lot of tasks and couldn't have asked for a better place to accomplish them. I particularly appreciated the close coastal access, the birds and the clean, comfortable surroundings. Staff was welcoming and friendly throughout my stay. Highly recommend this gem!
Guide to San Gregorio
Cabin camping near San Gregorio, California ranges from rustic forest shelters to oceanfront accommodations across varied terrain. The coastal region experiences year-round mild temperatures with summer fog and winter rainfall averaging 30 inches annually. Most cabin sites sit within redwood groves where temperatures can drop 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding areas, making wood stoves essential even during summer evenings.
What to do
Hiking through redwoods: Mount Madonna County Park offers extensive trail networks through dense redwood forests. "Nice hikes right from the campsite. Kids liked the pool and clubhouse. Look forward to our next visit," notes one visitor about their experience with young children at Cotillion Gardens RV Park.
Beach exploration: Cabin accommodations at coastal sites provide access to nearby beaches and tide pools. At Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA, "We took a short hike to the beach. Had dinner at the Castanoa restaurant. Beware of the kid's pizza, it is huge!" reports a camper who appreciated the coastal access.
Wildlife viewing: Many cabin areas support diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "The wildlife is off the hook...I've seen deer in the seaside vernal pools, wild miniature ocean bunnies boxing in the morning sunshine, and a great white shark off the cliffs one fine day," shares an enthusiastic visitor at Steep Ravine Campground.
What campers like
Rustic charm with modern conveniences: Cabins provide shelter while maintaining an outdoor experience. "The grounds are IMMACULATE! Plenty of bathrooms, back-in spots had cute little decks nearby, a fire ring, and moveable picnic table," notes a camper at Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA.
Evening warmth: Wood stoves provide essential heating during cool coastal nights. A Mount Madonna visitor explains, "It can get cold at night in the redwoods so the wood stove was great at night. Each campsite has a fire pit with a grill cover which made it easy to cook dinner."
Peaceful surroundings: Most cabin sites offer natural tranquility despite their accessibility. "More than 140 campsites available with flush toilets, water, and large campsites for groups. Rangers drove by each night to keep the larger parties quiet past 10pm," comments a guest at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Winter cabin camping requires additional preparation. "It's a lot colder here than on the valley floor. Prepare for it to be 40deg colder than Gilroy or San Jose. We weren't prepared & had to drive into town & buy more clothes!" warns a camper at Mount Madonna County Park.
Reservation timing: Securing cabin reservations requires advance planning. "These cabins are notoriously difficult to reserve - you need to be ready to click 'reserve' on the website at no less than 5 minutes before the window opens for your dates of interest, which was 6 months ahead of time," advises a visitor about Steep Ravine Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Food storage precautions are essential at cabin sites. "There are some critters here, I saw a few skunks and one wandered right into our campsite at night, so keep an eye out for them," cautions a Mount Madonna visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Some cabin sites include recreational facilities for children. At Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA Holiday, "There is a huge bouncy pad, a climbing wall, ping pong tables, a swimming pool, pedal go karts, the list goes on and on. There are also plenty of options on how to stay - RV sites, cabins, tent sites."
Short hikes with rewards: Look for cabin locations with accessible trails. "Best thing about this campground is proximity to the Berry Creek Falls... a huge series of water falls on a super long and strenuous hike," shares a Big Basin visitor, though noting families should prepare for challenging terrain.
Temperature management: Coastal cabin camping can experience significant temperature fluctuations. "I highly recommend camping in the spring or fall if you are prone to welt-y bug bites. The lack of air movement during the summer equals LOTS of bites," advises a seasonal visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: RVers with cabins nearby should consider spacing. At Del Valle Campground, "Our campsite (#139) could have used some shade, but we had plenty of space and the views were awesome. Almost every site was occupied, but luckily everyone respected the quiet hours."
Camp store availability: Limited on-site supplies means planning ahead. "It seems like the camp store is only open on Saturdays which means if you need anything, it's close to an hour long commitment to drive into Livermore, buy what you need, and drive back," notes a Del Valle camper.
Access considerations: Cabin areas may have challenging access roads. "Entrance is a little nerve-racking on your first visit, but once you're at your site you can relax. Bathrooms are a little dated, no cell service but good WiFi if you're close to the office," explains a Cotillion Gardens visitor.
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