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Description

Big Basin is California's oldest State Park, established in 1902. Home to the largest continuous stand of Ancient Coast Redwoods south of San Francisco, the park consists of over 18,000 acres of Old Growth and recovering Redwood Forest, with mixed conifer, oaks, chaparral, and riparian habitats. Elevations in the park vary from sea level to over 2,000 feet. The climate ranges from foggy and damp near the ocean to sunny, warm ridge tops.The park has over 80 miles of trails. Be sure and pick up a map at park headquarters before your hike and take a look at the multimedia kiosk in the Sempervirens Room (next to park headquarters). There you will find great information, photos, and video of some of the most popular trails. Some of these trails link Big Basin to Castle Rock State Park and the eastern reaches of the Santa Cruz range. The Skyline to the Sea Trail threads its way through the park along Waddell Creek to the beach and adjacent Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve, a freshwater marsh. The park has a surprising number of waterfalls, a wide variety of environments (from lush canyon bottoms to sparse chaparral-covered slopes, many animals (deer, raccoons, an occasional bobcat) and lots of bird life-- including Steller??s jays, egrets, herons and California woodpeckers. Dogs are permitted in the campsites, picnic areas, and on paved roads only. They must be on a leash and attended at all times. Dogs ARE NOT permitted on any of the trails.

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Activities

• Bike Trails • Exhibits and Programs • Family Campsites • Group Campsites • Guided Tours • Hike or Bike Campsites • Hiking Trails • Horseback Trails • Nature Trails • Swimming • Wildlife Viewing • Windsurfing •

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Guidebooks

• Moon California Camping: The Complete Guide to More than 1,400 Tent and RV Campgrounds
• The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 2: California, Nevada
• Moon West Coast RV Camping: The Complete Guide to More than 1,800 RV Parks and Campgrounds in California, Oregon, and Washington

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Services

• Campers (Max. Length)27' • Food Service • Lodging • Picnic Areas • Restrooms • RV Dump Station • Supplies • Trailers (Max. Length)24' • Visitor Center •

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Reservation info

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Fees

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Outdoor activities nearby

• Hiking @ Forest Of Nisene Marks & Soquel Demonstration Forest (0+ miles away)
• Hiking @ De Laveaga (0+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Saratoga Gap (19+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Fremont Older (23+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Henry W. Coe State Park (24+ miles away)

+ distances are approximate and based on US zip code

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Photos from Big Basin Redwoods SP

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