Big Basin Redwoods State Park - California State Parks
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
CAMPGROUND RULES AND INFORMATION
21600 Big Basin Way • Boulder Creek, California 95006 • www.parks.ca.gov Park Headquarters/Trail Camp Reservations (831) 338-8861 • Recorded Information (831) 338-8860
Please follow these rules and regulations during your visit and help preserve the qualities that make Big Basin a special place.
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Warning: Be aware of the presence of poison oak, rattlesnakes, ticks and yellow jackets.
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PLANTS, FLOWERS, mushrooms, natural scenery and animals are protected by law from human disturbance of any kind. Nails, axes, knives, and other sharp objects may not be put into any trees, downed logs, campsite tables, and parking barriers. Hammocks may not be hung from the trees.
GAMES must be safe and not damage park resources. No bats, hardballs, airsoft weapons, bb-guns, paintball guns, or horseshoes. If in doubt, please ask staff.
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PAY SHOWERS are located in the campgrounds. Change is available from the Blooms Creek Camp Host and at Park Headquarters. Cost is 25 cents for two minutes.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR FOOD, except when eating, to protect yourself and park wildlife. Racoons, birds, and squirrels are very aggressive and will steal food that has been left out. Lock food inside a vehicle. It is not secure in tents, picnic table storage boxes, or ice chests. Dispose of trash and food waste into the campground dumpsters immediately to keep wildlife from consuming or spreading them around. Please recycle your plastic, glass, and aluminum.
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FIRES: Fires are allowed only in the metal fire rings or stoves. Do not build fires outside of fire rings. Fires must be completely out when not attended. All fireworks are prohibited.
WOOD COLLECTING, including leaves and twigs, is not allowed. This material decays and assists the growth of live trees and other plants. Firewood is sold at the park year-round.
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NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing devices must not be audible beyond your immediate campsite, regardless of the time of day. Generators may operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. only.
BICYCLES are restricted to the paved roads and fire roads. They are not allowed on any of the trails. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.
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QUIET TIME hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.—radios off, voices lowered to a whisper. Voices carry at night and sound seems to be magnified in the still of the forest.
Big Basin is California’s oldest State Park, established in 1902. Camping and tent cabin reservations are essential during peak season and may be made year round by calling (800) 444-PARK or visiting www.reserveamerica.com. Unreserved campsites and tent cabins will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tent cabins are concession operated. eq Slippery Rock To uo Lodge ia T rail Road Sha
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VEHICLES must register at Park Headquarters and display a valid receipt on the windshield prior to parking. Vehicles must park in their designated campsite space only. Standard tent or RV drive-in sites allow parking for one vehicle and one extra vehicle. Trailers are counted as a vehicle. Walkin tent sites allow parking for one vehicle only in an assigned parking lot space. Fees are due for all extra vehicles, except trailers. No parking is allowed along campground roads. Extra or oversize vehicles must park in the lots adjacent to Park Headquarters.
DOGS must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times. They are not permitted on any trails or fire roads, must be confined to a vehicle or tent from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and may not be left unattended at any time.
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OCCUPANCY: Eight people are allowed per family drive-in or walk-in site.
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© 2007 California State Parks (Rev. 3/2010)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campgrounds Your space #: ______________________
In case of emergency call
9-1-1.
Sequoia Trail
Maps not to scale.
©2007 California State Parks (Rev. 3/2010)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
CAMPGROUND RULES AND INFORMATION
21600 Big Basin Way • Boulder Creek, California 95006 • www.parks.ca.gov Park Headquarters/Trail Camp Reservations (831) 338-8861 • Recorded Information (831) 338-8860
Please follow these rules and regulations during your visit and help preserve the qualities that make Big Basin a special place.
S
Rd.
eek
ca pe
il ra T a
No
k pervirens Cree m e S
l
r th
Opa
E
S e q u oi
.
Sky Meadow Group Camp
236
Wa y
k
ook T rail
Cr s
Picnic Loop
si
n Ba
ad
ne
ek
Park Headquarters & Visitor Center
ood
S e qu 236
Pine Mtn. Rd.
C Bl mm reek oo o n ms Cr e
e
a
il Tra . Mtn
k Waddell Cree
Tra il
Sempervirens Campground
Trail ek e o o m r l sC B
d oa R k d
pa l
Hi hn H
Bob Kirsch Trail
Jay Camp
l rai T d Ha mm on
n
oia
Pi
ne
Blooms Creek Campground
Eas t
il Huckleberry Campground
To Hwy. 9 Boulder Creek
236
Bloom s
Cree
East Ridge Trail
k
a il
eS
Red w
ea Tra
il
Cre
Th
Sk ylin e To
Nature Lodge Store
S k yli
ry
Wastahi Walk-in Campground
Sky M ea do ro w ok Tr Ro a
Sequoia Group Camp
Old Lodge
b er
ig
Tent Cabins
Shadowb
Tra il
B
set
To The S ea Tra il
Sun
O
Discover the many states of California.
TM
Tick
Yellow Jacket
T il ra
Warning: Be aware of the presence of poison oak, rattlesnakes, ticks and yellow jackets.
Rattlesnake
st
Trail
Check-in time is 2 p.m. Check-out time is 12 noon on your last day.
Poison Oak
R
s br en dow ervir mp Se alls F
ping
PLANTS, FLOWERS, mushrooms, natural scenery and animals are protected by law from human disturbance of any kind. Nails, axes, knives, and other sharp objects may not be put into any trees, downed logs, campsite tables, and parking barriers. Hammocks may not be hung from the trees.
GAMES must be safe and not damage park resources. No bats, hardballs, airsoft weapons, bb-guns, paintball guns, or horseshoes. If in doubt, please ask staff.
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e
PAY SHOWERS are located in the campgrounds. Change is available from the Blooms Creek Camp Host and at Park Headquarters. Cost is 25 cents for two minutes.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SECURE YOUR FOOD, except when eating, to protect yourself and park wildlife. Racoons, birds, and squirrels are very aggressive and will steal food that has been left out. Lock food inside a vehicle. It is not secure in tents, picnic table storage boxes, or ice chests. Dispose of trash and food waste into the campground dumpsters immediately to keep wildlife from consuming or spreading them around. Please recycle your plastic, glass, and aluminum.
For e
Do
ckl
FIRES: Fires are allowed only in the metal fire rings or stoves. Do not build fires outside of fire rings. Fires must be completely out when not attended. All fireworks are prohibited.
WOOD COLLECTING, including leaves and twigs, is not allowed. This material decays and assists the growth of live trees and other plants. Firewood is sold at the park year-round.
Hu
NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing devices must not be audible beyond your immediate campsite, regardless of the time of day. Generators may operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. only.
BICYCLES are restricted to the paved roads and fire roads. They are not allowed on any of the trails. Riders under 18 must wear a helmet.
To Hwy 9 & Saratoga Gap
Cre e
QUIET TIME hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.—radios off, voices lowered to a whisper. Voices carry at night and sound seems to be magnified in the still of the forest.
Big Basin is California’s oldest State Park, established in 1902. Camping and tent cabin reservations are essential during peak season and may be made year round by calling (800) 444-PARK or visiting www.reserveamerica.com. Unreserved campsites and tent cabins will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tent cabins are concession operated. eq Slippery Rock To uo Lodge ia T rail Road Sha
d k ee Gazos Cr Cr ood il Redw l Tra o
VEHICLES must register at Park Headquarters and display a valid receipt on the windshield prior to parking. Vehicles must park in their designated campsite space only. Standard tent or RV drive-in sites allow parking for one vehicle and one extra vehicle. Trailers are counted as a vehicle. Walkin tent sites allow parking for one vehicle only in an assigned parking lot space. Fees are due for all extra vehicles, except trailers. No parking is allowed along campground roads. Extra or oversize vehicles must park in the lots adjacent to Park Headquarters.
DOGS must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times. They are not permitted on any trails or fire roads, must be confined to a vehicle or tent from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and may not be left unattended at any time.
Skylin e-H ih
OCCUPANCY: Eight people are allowed per family drive-in or walk-in site.
r R idg e T
© 2007 California State Parks (Rev. 3/2010)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Campgrounds Your space #: ______________________
In case of emergency call
9-1-1.
Sequoia Trail
Maps not to scale.
©2007 California State Parks (Rev. 3/2010)
