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Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin has 19,000 acres of first-growth redwood forests. Nice temperatures all year round. Very wet early in the year.

There is no potable water at any of the trail-camps. The streams are polluted by nearby civilization, so boil, filter, or treat all water before consumption.

The Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail runs through Big Basin - you can follow it uphill to Castle Rock State Park or downhill to the Rancho del Oso nature center near Highway 1.

Reservations are accepted for campsites, and a permit must be obtained from the Ranger's Station before camping at the trail sites.

Activities

Backpacking
Hiking
Camping
Dogs Prohibited

Getting There

From highway 17, take Mt. Hermon Road west from Scott's Valley to Felton. Then follow highway 9 to highway 236. Highway 236 leads into the park.

USGS 7.5' Topo Maps

Davenport
Ano Nuevo
Big Basin
Franklin Point

Further Information

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Reservations America

Links

Mapquest.com Map
An almost official Big Basin Redwoods web site

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell State Park is a lot like Big Basin , but without the rustic camping sites. There is a large campground which can hold even the biggest motor home. A trail connects Henry Cowell and Big Basin.

Activities

Hiking
Backpacking
Camping
Bicycling
Dogs Prohibited

Getting There

Henry Cowell is on Highway 9 near Felton.

USGS 7.5' Topo Maps

Felton
Davenport

Further Information

Henry Cowell State Park
101 N. Big Trees Park Road
Felton, CA 95018

Reservations America

Links

Mapquest.com Map

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