Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
2591 Graham Hill Road
Scotts Valley CA
(831)438-2396
Website
109 sites for RVs and/or tents
Campers or trailers to 33 feet long, no hookups
A small area is set aside for bicycle campers.
Restrooms and showers
Firewood for sale. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, but no water spigot. Bring a container to carry water to your site.
Alcohol is not allowed in the campground.
Lots of hiking trails leave from the campground
This is one of the prettiest campgrounds in the area, sheltered under the trees (which, although the park's name implies otherwise are mostly oak trees). Campsites are within sight of each other, but not so close that you'll feel like you're sleeping with the people next door.
The downside of this pretty, wooded location is that it fosters a lot of poison oak. If you don't know what it looks like, take time to read the sign near the entrance, which shows it in all seasons.
Dogs are allowed in the picnic area, the campground, and on Pipeline Road, Graham Hill Trail, and Meadow Trail. They are not allowed on any other trails or interior roads.
Reservations are a necessity on weekends and during the summer. Learn about how to make California state park reservations.
Cowell Redwoods State Park is divided into two locations on either side of Felton. To reach the campground traveling from San Jose, take Highway 17 toward Santa Cruz. At Scotts Valley, turn right on Mt. Hermon Road. Follow Mt. Hermon road to the end at Graham Hill Road, turn left and go about 2.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
From Santa Cruz, the campground is a little over 3 miles from the intersection fo Graham Hill Road and Highway One.
