Santa Cruz Ranch Campground, near Scotts Valley, California, is a lively spot that caters to both RV and tent campers. With its big rig-friendly sites and essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, it’s set up to make your stay comfortable.

The campground is surrounded by stunning redwood trees, providing a beautiful backdrop for your outdoor adventures. Many visitors have enjoyed the new tiled bathrooms, and the picnic tables make it easy to enjoy meals outdoors. One camper mentioned, “We were surrounded by these beautiful redwood trees,” highlighting the natural beauty that enhances the experience.

If you’re looking to explore, you’re just a short drive from Santa Cruz and Felton, where you can dive into local activities or hit the beach. The area is perfect for families, though it can get a bit lively with kids around, so if you’re after peace and quiet, keep that in mind. 

While some campers found the sites a bit close together, the overall vibe is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a quick surf trip or a family gathering, Santa Cruz Ranch Campground offers a solid base for your adventures.

Nestled in the trees just minutes from Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz, our resort serves your RV vacation needs. Since the days of California's first inhabitants, Scotts Valley has been a popular place to stay. On **Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort** are many Indian Grinding Rocks that were once used to grind acorns next to Carbonero Creek, which winds its way past our RV park. Santa Cruz is well-known for watersports such as sailing, diving, swimming, paddling, and surfing get active during your **Santa Cruz RV camping** vacation! It is the home of O'Neill Wetsuits, Santa Cruz Surfboards, Santa Cruz Skateboards, and Santa Cruz Bicycles. While enjoying **Santa Cruz RV camping** , turn up the fun at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - California's oldest amusement park. An easy trip from Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort, you'll have great ocean views from the 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster and 1911 Carousel together a National Historic Landmark. Santa Cruz RV camping in a well-known area for watersports Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

Santa Cruz Ranch Campground

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Came here last minute on a surf trip to Santa cruz so its partially our fault,  but this place is not the best for tent camping in my opinion. They had a small plot to the side of the rest of the rv slots with a little grass to pitch a tent. Not secluded at all from the hustle and bustle which to me is a major part of the allure for camping. Otherwise the place was nice and looked great for rvs

Bring a camper, not a tent

Well set up but the sites are on top of each other. Maybe 50% + have set up home for the long haul, growing plants, collecting stuff. Not what we were looking for. Next to the freeway, did I tell you, very nice bathrooms?

Nice bathrooms

Very nice campground, new tiled bath rooms. Not quiet though, lots of kids.

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