Big Basin Redwoods State Park Big Basin Redwoods State Park

CAMPGROUND RULES AND INFORMATION

Please follow these rules and regulations during your visit and help preserve
the qualities that make Big Basin a special place.
OCCUPANCY: Eight people are allowed per DOGS must be on a leash no longer than six feet
family drive-in or walk-in site. and under control at all times. They are not per-
mitted on any trails or fire roads, must be confined
VEHICLES must register at Park Headquarters
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
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.
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