Big Basin Redwoods

Sky Meadow Group Campground is located on Sky Meadow Road, 3½ miles from Big Basin Redwoods State Park headquarters. The two group areas are primitive, walk-in tent sites. A 70-yard walk leads to campsites. A wagon would be helpful to assist in hauling gear to the campsite.

Sky Meadow Group Campground is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Big Basin Attractions Hiking among the Redwoods Various trails lead out from the center of the park to interesting areas of the park. Some of the most popular trails are listed here: Berry Creek Falls is a 10.5 miles round-trip to the four cascades on Berry Creek, passing many of the largest redwoods. Redwood Trail is a ½-mile loop, self-guided nature trail, passing some of the tallest trees in the park, including Mother of the Forest. Sequoia Trail is a 4-mile loop connecting with Skyline to the Sea Trail, passing Sempervirens Falls, Founders Monument, and Slippery Rock. Maddocks Cabin Site is 4-mile trail beginning on Skyline to the Sea Trail and returning on connecting trails, passing Maddocks Cabin Site, Opal Creek, and old-growth redwoods.

Information website: https://www.californiasbestcamping.com/big_basin/sky_meadow.html

Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.1766309,-122.2101963

Bookings: https://www.californiasbestcamping.com/big_basin/sky_meadow.html

Site: Sky Meadow A
Notes: Big Basin has been closed due to damage caused by the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires. The park is now open for day use, but reservations are required. "Camping reservations are not available as all campgrounds are currently closed." (11/2024)
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 40
Car Capacity: 15
County: Santa Cruz
Jurisdiction: California State Parks
Booking Cost Information: $270.00
Information Last Updated: January 19, 2025