Pinto Lake Park is owned by the City of Watsonville and operated by a concessionaire. The beautiful little park has boating, fishing, boat rentals, and sports activities available. The lake has a 5 MPH speed limit and swimming and wading are not permitted. A launch ramp and fishing pier are adjacent to the campground.
Pinto Lake Park Campground is limited to RV and trailer camping. The 28 camping spaces are on grass. They have full hook-ups. Sites are arranged in two rows, with many having at least partial views of the lake. The end sites are a stone's throw from the water and have unobstructed views.
| Pinto Lake Park Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Pinto Lake Park Campground Location: | 451 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Number of Sites: | 28 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (one driven and one towed) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended, $5 each per night with a maximum of 2 |
| Operated by | City of Watsonville Parks & Community Services |
| Pinto Lake Information: | 831-728-6194 |
| Reservations at Pinto Lake Park Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are by written application on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 50 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible Sites: | None designated, but most facilities accessible |
| Fees: | $45 per night for 2 people (children 16 and under free)
Additional people $5 per night |
| Reservations: | Pinto Lake City Park RV Reservation Form |
| Check-out, Check-in: | Noon, 2 PM |
| Pinto Lake Park Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Full hook-ups, picnic table, BBQ |
| Campground: | piped water, WiFi |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Attractions near Pinto Lake Park Campground | Find a convenient boat launch ramp and boat rentals. Enjoy boating and fishing. Play field sports and volleyball. Visit nearby Santa Cruz beaches and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Check out Ocean Speedway in Watsonville. Then visit the nearby Gizdich Ranch with pick-your-own berries and a Farm Park. |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Pinto Lake Park Campground
Visitors to the Santa Cruz - Monterey coast have a wide variety of places to visit and things to do, from popular surfing destinations around Santa Cruz to the wild and scenic Big Sur coast.
Check City of Watsonville - Pinto Lake and RV Park for any campground updates.
