Sequoia Group Campground
Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA

Sequoia Group Campground
Big Basin Redwoods State Park


Sequoia Group Campground

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." (11/2024) 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.

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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


Trail in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA

One of the many Enchanting Big Basin Trails


General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

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, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA

Sequoia Group Campground

Big Basin Attractions

Hiking among the Redwoods

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:

  • Berry Creek Falls is a 10.5 miles round-trip to the four cascades on Berry Creek, passing many of the largest redwoods.
  • Redwood Trail is a ½-mile loop, self-guided nature trail, passing some of the tallest trees in the park, including Mother of the Forest.
  • Sequoia Trail is a 4-mile loop connecting with Skyline to the Sea Trail, passing Sempervirens Falls, Founders Monument, and Slippery Rock.
  • Maddocks Cabin Site is 4-mile trail beginning on Skyline to the Sea Trail and returning on connecting trails, passing Maddocks Cabin Site, Opal Creek, and old-growth redwoods.

Activities and Programs

  • Join a guided Nature Walk through scenic areas of the park.
  • Attend interesting campfire talks.
  • Junior Rangers is available for children ages 7-12.
  • The Big Basin Nature Club is offered for kids ages 3-6 and their families.

Key Sequoia Group Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours run from 10 PM to 6 AM.
  2. Wood collecting is not permitted in the park, including picking up twigs and leaves.
  3. Keep your food safe from raccoons by securing your food in lockers or vehicles. There are no bears in Big Basin.

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