Camping Near Santa Cruz, CA

30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Santa Cruz.

30 nearby15 Private RV Parks7 State Park Campgrounds6 Private Campgrounds
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RV resort with green grass

Santa Cruz Port District RV Park

California · 2.6 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Classic Airstream at campsite

Santa Vida RV Park

California · 2.8 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV campsite at sunset

Cotillion Gardens RV Park

California · 3.6 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
White RV at a forest campground

Smithwoods RV Park

California · 3.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
RV campsite at sunset

Beach RV Park Santa Cruz

California · 3.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Road trip RV on a scenic highway

Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

California · 3.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Open state park landscape

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

California · 4.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Van life campsite by the lake

Santa Cruz Ranch RV Resort

California · 4.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tree-lined state park road

New Brighton State Beach

California · 6.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
State park rolling hills

Seacliff State Beach

California · 7.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Camper van adventure in nature

Seacliff Center RV Park

California · 7.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Orange tent in a forest clearing at sunrise

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay K O A

California · 11.6 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
State park forest

Sunset State Beach

California · 12.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Tent under the Milky Way

Pinto Lake Park

California · 15.5 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
RV campground with mountain views

Big Basin Redwoods SP - Sempervirens Campground (Tents only)

California · 15.9 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
State park green landscape

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

California · 16.5 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Campervan at a national park

Santa Cruz County Fair RV Park

California · 17.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Van camping in desert landscape

Saratoga Springs Picnic Resort

California · 18.5 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Campfire cooking outdoors

Mt Madonna County Park - Valley View 1 Campground

California · 18.5 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Campfire under the stars

Mt Madonna County Park - Valley View 2 and 3 Campgrounds

California · 18.9 mi

County/Municipal ParkModerate
Two tents in alpine meadow

Moss Landing K O A

California · 19.1 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent beside a campfire at dusk

Santa Cruz North/Costanoa K O A

California · 20.3 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Tent under the Milky Way

Portola Redwoods SP

California · 21.0 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
State park meadow and forest

Hike and Bike Campsites

California · 21.0 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
RV campground with mountain views

Uvas Pines RV Park

California · 21.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Tent at sunrise with morning mist

Morgan Hill - Thousand Trails

California · 21.6 mi

Private CampgroundModerate
Cozy RV campsite with string lights

Oak Dell RV Park

California · 21.7 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
State park lake at sunrise

Butano State Park

California · 22.2 mi

State Park CampgroundBeginner Friendly
Camper van adventure in nature

Coyote Valley RV and Golf Resort

California · 23.2 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly
Camper van at sunset overlook

Parkway Lakes RV Park

California · 23.3 mi

Private RV ParkBeginner Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I camp near Santa Cruz, CA?

There are 30 campgrounds within 50 miles of Santa Cruz. Popular site types include private rv park, state park campground, private campground.

What types of camping can I do near Santa Cruz?

Near Santa Cruz you'll find opportunities for tent camping, RV camping, car camping, and more. Many campgrounds offer beginner-friendly conditions with various hookup options.

Are there free campgrounds near Santa Cruz?

Yes! Some dispersed camping areas and BLM campgrounds near Santa Cruz are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a camping or entrance fee.