Memorial Park Campground

Memorial Park Campground is spread through a mature redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Saa Mateo. Campers enjoy the wonderful features in the park.

Exploring Memorial Park

Memorial Park includes 673 acres of redwoods, creeks, and gentle mountain slopes. Ferns, redwood sorrel, huckleberry, and horsetail abound in the park. Wildlife includes grey squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and banana slugs. Steller's jays and acorn woodpeckers are common. Over 8 miles of hiking trails meander through the park. A popular route passes along Pescadero Creek and climbs to the top of 600-foot Mt. Ellen.

Park Amenities include a visitor center, a seasonal camp store, and a swim area in Pescadero Creek. Campfire programs and nature walks are provided regularly during summer months; check the park kiosk for current programs. A nature center (open May - September) is near the park office.

Memorial Park Hiking Trails

◊ Creek Trail 1.2 miles along Pescadero Creek, trailhead at Wurr Road Bridge.
◊Pomponio Canyon Trail 3.5 miles, moderately steep trail climbing 602 feet to ocean vista.
◊Sequoia Trail 0.7 miles through redwoods. Trailhead at upper C loop in Sequoia Flat Campground.
◊Trillium Nature Trail 1 mile through redwoods. Trailhead Near park entrance.

Memorial Park Campground

Family camping at Memorial Park Campground is divided into two areas, one on either side of the creek - Azalea Flat and Sequoia Flat, provided a total of 126 campsites. Most sites are intended for tent camping. Recreational vehicles are limited to 35 feet. RVs and trailers have very limited choices of sites. Campsites have a picnic table and rock fireplace. In the campground are restrooms with flush toilets, showers, and drinking water spigots.

Huckleberry Flat camping area is designated for those with dogs. The campground has 9 campsites, most for up to 12 people and a maximum of 3 dogs. A single group site can accommodate 30 people and up to 5 dogs. Campsites are surrounded by forest and undergrowth.

Group Campgrounds

Memorial Park Campground includes 3 group sites - Wurr Flat, Doug Fir, and Redwood Flat. Amenities are similar to family campsites. Wurr Flat has 2 group sites, each for as many as 75 people and up to 15 trailers or tents.

Doug Fir rests next to Pescadero Creek and offers camping for up to 30 people and 8 vehicles. The site is about 2 acres with a crushed rock and wood chip surface. The group site is open from Memorial Day weekend through October.

Redwood Flat group site is available first-come, fist-served. The camping area has 19 BBQs and 24 tables.

Reservations for all campsites can be made for up a year in advance. Holiday weekends require a minimum 3-night-stay. Memorial Park is operated by San Mateo County. County residents receive a discount on their camping fees.