Tent campers find a dedicated space at Upper Blooms Creek, where the sound of flowing water provides a natural backdrop within Big Basin Redwoods State Park. This tent-only campground sits near the creek that gives it its name, offering standard amenities including restrooms, hot showers, and picnic tables at each site. Campfires are permitted, and leashed pets can accompany their owners.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this $35-per-night campground, which requires reservations and maintains a strict no-RV policy. Campers can explore nearby options at Sempervirens Campground — Big Basin Redwoods State Park or find places to camp near Boulder Creek for different accommodation styles. The creek-adjacent location works well for campers who prefer the sounds of running water during their stay.
Description
Upper Blooms Creek (sites 139-156)
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundUpper Blooms Creek — Big Basin Redwoods State Park is located in California
Address
21600 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Coordinates
37.16734 N
122.21448 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 36 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 57 min from San Jose, CA
- 1 hr 13 min from Salinas, CA
- 1 hr 31 min from San Francisco, CA


