Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of California, located in Santa Cruz County, about 36 km (22 mi) northwest of Santa Cruz. The site is 6 mi northwest of Boulder Creek. Its origins go back to 1902.
A state park, 6 mi northwest of Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek is the nearest base
Boulder Creek is 6 miles southeast, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1902
Big Basin Redwoods State Park dates from 1902. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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A visit to Big Basin Redwoods can follow the seasons below.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of California, located in Santa Cruz County, about 36 km (22 mi) northwest of Santa Cruz. The park contains almost all of the Waddell Creek watershed, which was formed by the seismic uplift of its rim, and the erosion of its center by the many streams in its bowl-shaped depression. Part of the natural area is old-growth forest and recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1902
- Listed
- California Historical Landmark (1968)
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Staying near Big Basin Redwoods State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Santa Cruz (66) and San Jose (133), and San Francisco has the most rooms in the area (528).
Santa Cruz
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
61,797 people
17 mi southeast of Big Basin Redwoods
San Francisco
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
826,079 people
43 mi north of Big Basin Redwoods
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Big Basin Redwoods | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 66 37 hotels · 9 motels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 61,797 | $1,209K | D |
| San Jose | 24 mi east | 35 min | 133 95 hotels · 19 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 989,814 | $1,233K | D |
| Palo Alto | 16 mi north | 25 min | 41 31 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 67,609 | $2,000K | C− |
| Sunnyvale | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 42 34 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 156,577 | $1,802K | C |
| Boulder Creek | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 4,632 | $850K | — |
| Mountain View | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 36 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 85,438 | $1,927K | C− |
| Santa Clara | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 38 34 hotels · 4 motels | 133,446 | $1,583K | C− |
| Loma Mar | 8 mi northwest | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 campgrounds | 309 | $1,073K | — |
| San Francisco | 43 mi north | 1 hr | 528 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 826,079 | $1,395K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Other well-known places within 47 miles.
Big draw121 mi Stadium & arenaLevi's Stadium
Big draw47 mi MuseumAlcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Big draw221 mi Theme parkCalifornia's Great America
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaChase Center
Big draw42 mi MuseumUSS Hornet
321 mi Stadium & arenaSAP Center
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaOracle Park
Big draw45 mi GardenPresidio of San FranciscoPhoto credits
Levi's Stadium: Matthew Roth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · California's Great America: Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · SAP Center: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick answers on Big Basin Redwoods
What town is Big Basin Redwoods State Park near?
Boulder Creek, CA, about 6 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Big Basin Redwoods State Park?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with highs of 64–82°.
How far is Big Basin Redwoods State Park from Oakland?
About 41 miles north of Oakland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Big Basin Redwoods State Park?
Mineta San Jose (SJC), about 21 miles away.
Where should I stay near Big Basin Redwoods State Park?
Santa Cruz (17 mi, 66 places to stay), San Jose (24 mi, 133 places to stay) and Palo Alto (16 mi, 41 places to stay).
Local tips in Boulder Creek
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.