We found this cozy little campground in Boulder Creek and spent a perfect weekend there. It felt…read moremore like glamping than primitive camping, with amenities such as hot showers, clean restrooms, a swimming pool, some gaming activities, and hiking trails nearby as the resort is catered to RV's and trailers. However, there are no fire pits at the tent sites so bring a portable fire pit! The staff was incredibly friendly, and we truly had everything we needed for a fun and relaxing retreat. We'll definitely be back!

Was greeted by John and his son. They helped us back the trailer into the resort as we had missed…read morethe entrance by about 50-60 feet and the road was getting narrower ahead. They re-configured out spot access and helped us get in. They checked-in thru out our stay. Beautiful to pitch trailer under the redwoods.

The drive to get here reminds me of the road to Hana! It wasn't as bad though, it was just an hour…read moreand a half from the East Bay. It was nice and quiet, clean and signs were posted at communal areas (restrooms/sink) to remind everyone to social distance and wear a mask (however not everyone wore masks ) It was really beautiful being surrounded by the Redwood trees and fresh air! We went on a nice hike, not difficult but doable for beginners. They had a basketball court, tennis court, volleyball, soccer and baseball field to use. We brought our own basketball but I believe you can check one out at the office. It's great for all ages My only complaint and it's not against the camp at all, it's that there were so many mosquitos! So be prepared if you're like me, I ALWAYS get eaten alive !! Bring your bug spray , lotion etc.... Definitely a place to check out in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

We had campsite #2 (tent, not cabin). Great place. Had deers close to us. Restrooms were near…read moreenough as well. #2 site is not really ensconced by trees as much as we'd have liked. Miss T. Elkins, of the park staff was the best part of the trip. She helped us with our campfire and checked in on us across our multiple nights there. (This rating gets it's positive stars due to her hospitality!) This is a privately operated camping operation inside the big basin state park. So if you want to donate/do good for the state parks system, go for big basin redwoods state park. The firewood here is extremely expensive at $17 per 0.9 cubic feet. (compared to $5 at a safeway in the regular bay area). Even Big Basin Redwoods State Park Visitor Gift Shop had their firewood (same brand and size) for $13 so there's some clear gouging here. (-1 star) The road from Big Basin's road to Little Basin is horrible with lots of potholes for ~3 miles. (-1 star)

This is our quick weekend getaway that's not too far from home, but always a good time!…read more We have an RV, and go with other RV campers--and occasional tent campers too. Quiet, peaceful, and a great weekend in nature. Pool is great for a hot day! Great hiking next door. Love the clubhouse and games, bring quarters! Watch out for small skunky friends coming to visit your trash late at night!

Fell in LOVE with this campground. We're only over the hill in San Jose but we booked a campsite…read morefor Father's Day weekend to spend time as a family. Great campground! Steps from the river where the kids got to play and enjoy themselves. The facilities were clean, albeit upper bathrooms are quite tight in the stalls lol. The pool and hot tub are a huge plus, clean and the hot tub was actually heated to hot tub heat and not "just barely" heated like most places offer. And the rec hall was very fun for the family to enjoy games one evening. The staff was also friendly and helpful. Some constructive feedback: The campsites themselves are small, and very close knit with your neighbors. So do keep that in mind if you expect more space. The rec hall could use AC or at least some fans as it got HOT inside. We opened windows to get some air flow and it did help. Upper bathrooms are for tiny folks. I mean, it works if you work it but it's funny with your knees hitting the stall door and feet sticking out below the door when using the loo. And... while we thank you for the laugh, thankfully no one got hurt, but the picnic table bench had seen better days and collapsed under one of us when playing cards to where one person fell backwards. They played it off like a turtle stuck on its shell, but it could have been bad. Killer location. Minutes from the coast. Basically walking distance to Henry Coe State Park. We can't wait for our family trip next year!

Koinonia is a really a beautiful facility and and much larger comparitivly to other camps I have…read morebeen to on the coast. The service we received from the camp director Jeremy was excellent, the food service was really great and even though we did have a minor hiccup communicating our requests for special diets, every one was well taken care of and the food was delicious. The facilities there are wonderful and we had a great event, utilizing the auditorium for Three days. They have so many ways to pass the time, from the giant slide, to the fire pits, softball green, zip line, hiking trails, camp store, coffee kiosk etc plus the general natural beauty of the surroundings. The big bonus is the is no wireless there thought they do have wifi, but it is spotty. Come, unplug and enjoy the quiet and nature.

This is a Christian face based retreat. The grounds are very…read morenice and there is lots to do like hiking trails, playing ping pong, pickle ball, basketball, softball, soccer etc. they also have a super fun slide that will make you catch air, and a huge swimming pool. Room accommodations for wifey and I were fantastic as we had a cabin all to ourselves with 3 bunk beds in it. The main sanctuary was also very nice. The food, while there was plenty of it "all you can eat" I felt was sub par, for instance, we had French toast one morning, and the bread was hard as a rock like it was leftover from the day before. IMO the food gets 2 stars. Everything else 4 stars.

Come for the big trees, stay for the amazing staff! We have visited here multiple times and enjoyed…read morethe scenery and rustic campground. Our kids can play safely and there are a lot of simple pleasures for them in camp (stumps to climb, fairy rings to play in, a heated pool, small playground). When returning, some of the staff remembered us from past visits, making us feel right at home. On our most recent trip our dog got sprayed by a skunk and ran away in the middle of the night disappearing into the neighboring forest. The next morning we talked to the hosts and other employees and they were alongside us every step. They pointed us in the direction of local resources, inquired with neighbors and other nearby resorts, kept an eye out for her, and posted our missing sign. Because of them we were reunited with her in less than 24 hours. I am so grateful for their help and another great visit. We will be returning and recommending this spot! Are there fancier places to stay? Of course! But this place has soul, good people, and beautiful scenery. Thank you Smithwoods!!!!

Smith Woods RV Park was exactly what our family was hoping for. We stayed over Thanksgiving and…read moreloved the setting -- tucked into the trees and woods with that true forest campground feel. It was peaceful, scenic, and really gave us the nature experience we were looking for. The staff was amazing -- every single person we interacted with was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Getting in and out of the park was extremely easy, which made traveling with the RV stress-free. We also appreciated having good connectivity so we could stay in touch while still feeling completely unplugged in nature. Our kids had the best time -- biking around the park and making friends with other families and campers. The location was perfect too: close to Felton and just minutes from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, which made exploring super convenient. We had a fantastic stay and would absolutely recommend Smith Woods RV Park to any families looking for a relaxing, kid-friendly forest getaway.

Very cool Redwood Christian Park in Boulder Creek . It is…read morefar away from the big cities with lots of redwood trees. The park offers lodge ( with Ac ) , cabin , playground, swimming pool , hiking granola and archery courses for the campers . It is a perfect place for church retreat or special events. They provide three meals with healthy menu . Another coffee and tea lounger stays open until 10 pm for people to hang out , chat , play board games , etc . Everything is kept very clean and organized. A wonderful place for getting close to nature and God .

I attended RCP's spring women's retreat from April 24-26, 2026…read more The theme was Amazing Grace and Sara Bentley was the main speaker. Upon arriving we were greeted by the amazing volunteers and received a bag with our key, t-shirt, program, chocolates, prayer card, and a card with a ladies name on it ( you are to find her during the weekend and ask about any prayer request). The property is beautiful and the landscape is breathtaking. There's a bookstore, snack shack, dinning hall, meeting rooms next to the lodges, swimming pool, hiking trails, and yard games throughout the property. I stayed in the brea lodge a small room that had a twin and queen bed, small sink, toilet and shower. The bed was comfortable, there's a coat rack with a place for luggage. Since COVID I usually wipe down surfaces with Lysol wipes and spray, as I wiped down some surfaces I picked up grime, as well as a crusty, dried up hand towel left in the shower, yikes! An indicator that the shower wasn't thoroughly cleaned and no attention to detail. The leadership team was welcoming, attentive, and filled with the Spirit of God. They offer family camp that occurs in June and July. The schedule allowed for plenty of worship, main session with the speaker, optional workshops, and free time activities. The food was delicious and yummy snacks were offered in their brookside lounge under the dinning hall. And camp is not complete unless there's a campfire. There was a crackling fire in the Martin lounge and a propane fire pit going outside near Nelson lounge. I had a relaxing, intentional, mindful, and God filled weekend.

Event space for weddings and also There are cabins to stay in overnight…read more Just beautiful to be in the forest in nature and soak it all in

Just so beautiful! My son has his wedding here 9/18/25. The pics look like they should be in a…read moremagazine.

Amazing location. Amazing host…read more We booked this space for a company retreat. There were 6 of us, we each had our own room/space. There are additional luxury yurts and tents scattered throughout the 44 acre property. The main house is decked out. Everything is upgraded with such fantastic attention to little details. There is an incredible hike to the top of the mountain at the back of the property that leads to an outstanding view of the forest/coast. There is even an avocado orchard! There are plenty of good meditation areas and a great sauna. It's nicely located about 15 min from local destinations. We were even able to doordash food up. I cant say enough good things about Lizard Ranch. Id love to bring my family up for our own retreat!