Big Basin Redwoods State Park includes Sunset Trail Camp, a hike-in campground that remains closed due to fire damage. California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this backcountry site, which required hiking access through open terrain before the closure. The rough access conditions made it suitable primarily for experienced backpackers willing to carry gear over uneven ground.
Alcohol was permitted at the site, and reservations were available when operational. Campers planning trips to the Santa Cruz Mountains region can explore campgrounds near Loma Mar while this location remains unavailable. The $15 nightly fee reflected its basic backcountry amenities and challenging access requirements.
Description
Nov 2022 Updated: ALL TRAIL CAMPS in Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Butano State Park are CLOSED due to extensive fire damage. The Skyline to the Sea trail is open in Castle Rock State Park, but closed from Waterman Gap Trail Camp through Big Basin Redwoods State Park. https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26658
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Location
Public CampgroundSunset Trail Camp CLOSED DUE TO FIRE — Big Basin Redwoods State Park is located in California
Address
15000 Skyline Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95006
Coordinates
37.18083929 N
122.27091867 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 52 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 1 hr 27 min from San Jose, CA
- 1 hr 30 min from San Francisco, CA
- 1 hr 31 min from Salinas, CA
