Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground California

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Overview

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (Cowell) Campground has 113 single-family campsites set among a mixed evergreen forest and near the Santa Cruz Sandhills habitat. The campground sits in a heavily wooded area of fir and oak trees.

Campsites can accommodate up to 8 people and can include tents, trailers (up to 31 feet) and RVs (up to 35 feet).  Each campsite also has a table, food locker, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include he modern restrooms including flush toilets, hot-water showers ($) and trash recycling/collection.

Henry Cowell Redwoods – Area Recreation

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park includes 4,650 acres of beautiful forest and open land.  The 40-acre old-growth redwood grove is a 5 minute drive or a short hike from the campground. The tallest tree is about 277 feet tall, 16 feet wide and over 1,500 years old. A few miles north is the Fall Creek Unit, 2nd growth redwood forest and river canyon. The Park has a nature center, picnic area. There are also 15 miles of hiking and riding trails through a variety of forested areas. And if you get the chance, jump on the Roaring Camp Railroad for a ride to Santa Cruz!

New Brighton State Beach and Seacliff State Beach are also in the area.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Gift Shop
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Nature Center
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Geocaching
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Museum
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Visitor Center
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing