Notice: 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." (04/25/2023) Check Big Basin Redwoods State Park for updated information.
The Upper and Lower sections of Blooms Creek Campground are situated on either side of Blooms Creek, about ½ mile from Big Basin Redwoods State Park headquarters. Soaring stands of old-growth coast redwoods in the park draw visitors from around the country. Trails vary from easy strolls to full-day hikes, some routes among the giant trees along creeks, others to waterfalls.
Blooms Creek Campground is one of the most popular in the park because of its proximity to many of the main attractions. The campground offers many fine amenities, including hot showers. Lower Blooms Creek includes sites #103 - #138, while across the creek the more secluded Upper Blooms Creek Campground contains sites #139 - #156. All sites are closed from November through late March. During the shoulder seasons (late March to mid-May and September 11 through October), the sites are only open on Friday and Saturday nights.
| Blooms Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Blooms Creek Campground Location: | 25 miles northwest of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236 |
| Elevation: | 970 feet |
| Camping season: | Open daily from late May through early September
Open weekends late March through mid-May and September through October |
| Number of Sites: | 53 (#103 - #156) |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 if they fit (trailer is a vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Park Headquarters: | (831) 338-8860 |
| Reservations at Blooms Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Reservations are available for camping dates from late April through October. |
| Booking Window: | from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of your arrival date. |
| Walk-in, Tent Only Sites: | 143, 144, 145, 153 |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | Trailers 24 feet RVs 27 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #134, 135, 137, 139, 140 |
| Favorite Campsites: | #106, 108, 114, 122, 127, 128, 135, 138, 139, 154, 155, 156 |
| Fees: | $35 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Big Basin Redwoods SP Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Blooms Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: | restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | Yes, 25 cents for 2 minutes |
| Dump Station: | Located at campground entrance |
| Campground Map: | Big Basin Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Blooms Creek Campground: | Set off on any of many great hiking trails, including the Blooms Creek Trail and the Pine Mountain Trail. Spend time at the visitor center and the nature museum. |
Big Basin Headquarters and Visitor Center
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Blooms Creek Campground
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:
Check Big Basin Redwoods State Park for any park and campground updates.