We road our bikes through here years ago. This past weekend we finally camped here for 3 nights…read more We had a great time. The beach and trails were great. We will definitely come back.

Great beach for barbecues, but a little windy. A lot of grills available and about ten dollars to…read moreget in. Nice area about 10 or so miles from San Francisco. Gets windy later in the day which can make it challenging to make a fire but tables set in front of the ocean. Three bathrooms near picnic area. Overnight camping is allowed in separate area for $35 a night. Nice beach. Will visit again when in the area.

Just home from a great visit. How much did we like it? Well, before we headed home, we made…read morereservations for next weekend as well. Everyone we encountered could not have been nicer -- from staff to fellow short-timers to long-term residents. Very quiet. Perfect place for our wonder mutt to be -- near dog-friendly beaches, a dog park just a short walk down the road and loads of trails. Very clean restrooms and each one is self-enclosed shower, toilet and sink. The pub was definitely our kind of pub. We're going to keep coming back as long as they'll have us!

Terribly rough facilities and the road conditions are unacceptable. Way too unkept for the price of…read morerenting a space. The WORST THING is the administrators who run the property. Extremely rude people who stalk and hassle the tenants. They constantly complain about anything they see and use foul language. I do not recommend staying here ever! And not even one improvement. The place is trash. Just as Lazy Lisa O!

Sweetwood Campground is an exceptional location on a Halfmoon Bay bluff. ABayirst, it seems a…read morelittle tricky to find as you turn off the highway. You are given a gate key for you and your camping guests to lock and unlock the gate , keeping the space private. As you drive down the dirt road, the campsite reveals itself. There are four picnic benches, two grills, a campfire ring, and a prep station with a water faucet to rinse dishes, hands, and feet. The bathrooms are located close enough and far enough away so that no odorous smells drift into the campsite. The bathrooms are basic, with no flushing and a bit rough. You can access the bathrooms with the same key as the gate. The space is well-kept, level for tent placement, and large enough for big groups. It was a perfect location for a group of 7th-grade camp out; the late-night kid shenanigans and laughter did not disturb anyone.

This group site might be ok if you cannot find last minute group campsite. Location would be…read moreperfect if it was not so exposed to hikers and or people leisurely walking through your reserved campsite. Bathrooms not well maintained. We saw flies, bees, spiderwebs in the stalls of the vault bathrooms. There are flushing toilets about a 4 minute walk from the campsite but only open during park hours for Venice beach entrance. The sunsets are amazing. We stayed two nights and had over a dozen people walk/ride through our campsite without regard. But again, the sunsets were picture perfect.

1. Half Moon Bay State Park's Kiosk Phone Number is (650) 726-8820…read more 2. Campgrounds' Reservations: Drive directly to Kiosk by 9:00 AM, put your name on the Waitlist IF, the soonest date via State Park's URL denies making a campsite reservation, obtain Waitlist #1 or #2 in order, guaranteeing obtaining a campsite then, return to Kiosk at 1:50 PM in order, solidifying obtaining a campsite!!!! 3. Bring a roll or quarters for the showers: Place two quarters into shower pay slot at one time; 50-cents equals two minutes shower time. Near-By Prominent Businesses: New Leaf Market sells organic products, produce, deli, organic coffee, etc. Ace Hardware Store: Behind Peet's Coffee Wells Fargo Bank Shopping Center is across the street from New Leaf Market Seafood and other delectable Restaurants Gas Station

Go early even if you have a reservation, sometimes the line to enter the park is backed up. But…read morevery nice spot.

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.

I found so many banana slugs on the Skyline to sea trail! It got warm real quick so make sure you…read morehave enough water and a hat. The volunteer working at the little store they had was so sweet and informative. He told me all about the fire that happened here several years ago! I'd come back again. Also, lots of benches to enjoy the views and good amount of parking.

Came here to see the waterfalls but unfortunately with the fires in 2020 it is closed. Not sure…read morewhen it will be back open for hikes. Nonetheless it was a nice hike here. It was nice to see benches made from the trees to allow for break times and snack time. Parking is $10 but it is good for the day and to other state park until sunset.

Gorgeous trails, ample parking, a gift shop, clean restrooms, and some trails are even dog…read morefriendly! Henry Cowell State Park boasts some of the most spectacular Redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. One can opt for a trail hike, or make a campground reservation to spend more time in nature! Take in some fresh forest air, get your steps in, and take in the natural beauty around you. You surely will not be disappointed. $10 entry fee for the entire day. Such a deal!

This is a beautiful scenic hike surrounded by nature. The river runs alongside the trail for most…read moreof the way, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere as you make your way toward the overlook deck. The views are breathtaking and the sound of the flowing water makes the experience even more enjoyable. If you're planning a picnic, head down to the river area -- the water is not very deep, making it a great spot for families and kids to enjoy. The steam engine train ride adds a special charm to the visit, offering a beautiful way to take in the scenery. There are also BBQ options available where you can purchase food, along with items from the general store. You can also bring your own food and spend the day soaking in the peaceful surroundings. A wonderful place to hike, relax, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

April 18-21, 2025…read more Thought I'd update my review, since it's been almost 8 years! since my prior review. We stayed in one of the sites with water and electricity. I believe there are only 10 or 11 sites with hookups; the rest have no hookups. Even though they don't have hookups, I prefer the sites on the bluff overlooking the ocean, but those are almost impossible to get these days. It's competitive out there when trying to make reservations. We were very happy with our large grassy site with beautiful trees and lots of birds. The sites at this campground are a nice size; it's great to have your own space. Unfortunately, our luck was that there were several big groups of campers here together, and they tended to gather at the campsite near ours. Lots of kids, scooters, bikes, barking dogs, etc. Just families enjoying each other, but it was rather lively. The campground seemed like a different world after these groups departed. Peaceful, even. There is a bit of road noise that you can hear from some of the sites depending on their location; but at night it is quiet enough to hear the owls hoot. There are two trails down to the beach; the one that was closed on my prior visits was open. It's quite a climb, but worth every step. Dog-friendly beaches are always a huge plus in my book. Also a plus is that there are four dump stations ($10). I'll definitely come back--I'll keep trying; someday I might actually get one of those premium sites on the bluff again. Note of caution - if you have a tall rig, some of the trees on the road to the campsites were in need of trimming, so you need to watch carefully. Easy does it. Also, the garbage trucks come through at 6:00 in the morning. Really? At a campground? ....... So if you like to sleep in...forget it.

Great beach camping spot in the Santa cruz county. Easy beach access, cute trails around to walk…read more You are able to walk into capital village which is a great spot. Bathrooms are pretty clean. They have dry spots and full hook ups as well!

We stayed at the SF RV resort and I will my review based on our reseach and my expectation…read more I went into this rv resort understanding the word "resort" is used loosely due to prior reviews and YouTube reviews. I will state a few things before this visit. We checked out reviews, videos and called before booking. We also came after hours and the completed checked in by phone to advise of our late check in. We were able to find our spot immediately when we arrived. The Sf rv is older and has basic amenities of a heated pool, laundry on site facility and on staff day management M-Su. There are long term tenants at this location mixed with Thousand Trails members and public bookings. This is a older resort with limited space in each site and it can be a tight squeeze due to the size of someone's rv or trailer. People keep to themselves and it's pretty low key. You can walk right out to the gated fence to see the ocean and smell the sweet breeze. You are right off the freeway HWY 1, next to a grocery store and several restaurants. Management was extremely attentive and always smiled and checked in on us. I forgot her name she worked the weekend of our stay, she gave great recommendations for Pacifica and beaches to take our little one, we took her up on a suggestion of Pacifica State Beach. We will definitely be back to visit this summer because we have a Trails membership and it is close to SF and the beaches. We deducted a star as they do not have the open recreation room as it was closed due to repair with no estimate date to reopen. They removed the child play structure. Parking is extremely limited and hard to find parking so normally will park in you're alloted space if possible.

Quick few hour drive from Elk Grove to take motorhome for a few days away. Pulled right in and got…read morehooked up. Park was clean, Staff was nice there were a couple public restrooms closed but we had one in our motorhome. Weather was a little overcasted but that's the bay. Walking distance to some stores and lots of friendly people to talk to.

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)