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.
Sky Meadow Group Campground is located on Sky Meadow Road, 3½ miles from Big Basin Redwoods State Park headquarters. The two group areas are primitive, walk-in tent sites. A 70-yard walk leads to campsites. A wagon would be helpful to assist in hauling gear to the campsite.
Sky Meadow Group Campground is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
| Sky Meadow Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sky Meadow Group Campground Location: | 25 miles northwest of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236 |
| Elevation: | 1,220 feet |
| Camping season: | Open daily from mid-May through early September |
| Number of Sites: | 2 |
| People per Site: | 9 - 40 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 15 |
| Pets: | no |
| Terrain: | mountains, forest |
| Reservations at Sky Meadow Group Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available: | Memorial Day to Labor Day, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date |
| Maximum Vehicle Length: | 24 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $270 plus an $8 reservation fee |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Big Basin Redwoods SP - Sky Meadow 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 |
| Sky Meadow Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: | pit toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | None |
| Dump Station: | Located at Huckleberry Campground entrance |
| Campground Map: | Big Basin Campgrounds Map |
| Attractions near Sky Meadow Group Campground: | Visit nearby Sempervirens Falls and Slippery Rock. Hike the Sequoia Trail and the Shadowbrook Trail. Enjoy redwood groves. Spend time in the visitor center and nature museum. |
| Common Wildlife: | Raccoons, deer, woodpeckers, quail |
Log shelter erected along the trail leading to Sky Meadow Camps
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.
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.