Located in Felton, only six miles from Santa Cruz, this campground has 80 RV sites with full hookups, as well as tent sites and rental cabins. The park offers a clubhouse, convenience store, swimming pool, playground, picnic areas, Internet access and cable TV. The park has no specified limits on RV size or length of stay. The park’s proximity to the San Lorenzo River and the region’s giant coastal redwood trees makes it a good choice for those who enjoy fishing and hiking.
Cotillion Gardens RV Park
300 Old Big Trees Rd.
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-7669
campingfriend.com/CotillionGardensRVPark/default.asp
RVers who love the beach may find this seaside park to be their choice. Located in La Selva Beach, only 10 miles from Santa Cruz, this 177-site campground is part of the nationwide KOA family and offers full hookups at 133 of its sites. Another 33 sites have water/electric only, and eight sites have no hookups. Free wireless Internet access is available. Other amenities include gated entry, game room, swimming pool, hot tub, climbing wall, clubhouse, miniature golf, snack bar and facilities for an array of outdoor activities. There are no specified limits on RV size or length of stay.
Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay KOA
1186 San Andreas Rd.
La Selva Beach, CA 95076
(831) 722-0551; (800) 562-7701
koa.com/where/ca/05113/
Located in Pescadero, 25 miles from Santa Cruz, this KOA campground is close to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse, three miles away, and within 10 miles of Big Basin Redwoods and Butano state parks, making it a central location for hikers. The RV park provides full hookups (including free cable TV) at 76 of its 90 sites and water/electric only at the remaining 14. Other amenities include a pavilion/meeting room, spa, saunas, general store, restaurant, lounge, bike rentals and on-site activities director. There are no posted limits on RV size or length of stay.
Santa Cruz North/Costanoa KOA
2001 Rossi Rd. at Hwy. 1
Pescadero, CA 94060
(650) 879-7302
(800) 562-9867
koa.com/where/ca/05446/
Visitors who’d like to see more of the Silicon Valley technology belt but prefer a campground that’s secluded and wooded might want to park their rigs at this 51-site park, which is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz coastal mountain range. The campground, 27 miles from Santa Cruz, reserves 28 of its sites for RVs, offering water/electric hookups at those sites; the other 23 sites are set aside for tent campers. There are no specified limits on RV size, and some sites are available for extended stays. Amenities include a playground, swimming pool, video arcade, general store and laundry facilities.
Saratoga Springs RV Park
22801 Big Basin Way
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-9999
saratoga-springs.com/camping/
Nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, only six miles from the town of Santa Cruz, this 150-site park offers full hookups at all sites and can accommodate RVs up to 36 feet in length. The campground abuts Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, which has nature trails and fishing for salmon and steelhead. Smithwoods posts daily and weekly rates, and its on-site amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, kids’ playroom, convenience store, laundry room and organized group activities.
Smithwoods RV Park
4770 Hwy. 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4321
smithwoodsrvpark.com/index.htm
