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.
Sequoia Group Campground is located ½-mile from Big Basin Redwoods State Park headquarters. Two group areas are available year-round. The sites have plenty of room for numerous large tents as well as space for activities. There is room for 1-2 RVs as well.
The beauty and grandeur of Big Basin's redwood forests have been attracting visitors for more than a century. The park is a premier camping place for families with so many places to explore and things to do. Trails lead along meandering streams and out to scenic waterfalls.
The two sites at Sequoia Group Campground may be reserved together to create a campground for up to 100 people.
| Sequoia Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sequoia Group Campground Location: | 25 miles northwest of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236 |
| Elevation: | 1,200 feet |
| Camping season: | Open year-round |
| Number of Sites: | 2 |
| People per Site: | 9 - 50 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 18 |
| Pets: | no |
| Terrain: | mountains, forest |
| Reservations for Sequoia Group Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Year-round, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 24 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | Yes, but not limited to ADA users |
| Fees: | $335 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Big Basin Redwoods SP - Sequoia Group Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, Noon |
| Park Headquarters: | (831) 338-8860 |
| Sequoia Group 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 Huckleberry Campground entrance |
| Campground Map: | Big Basin Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Sequoia Group Campground: | Once at the center of the park, hiking trails abound, including Skyline to the Sea Trail and Sequoia Trail. Visit park waterfalls such as Sempervirens Falls and Berry Creek Falls, Enjoy walking through redwood groves. Tour the visitor center and nature museum. |
| Common Wildlife: | Raccoons, deer, woodpeckers, quail |
One of the many Enchanting Big Basin Trails
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.
Sequoia Group 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.