Big Basin Redwoods SP

State Park

Location – Directions
The park is about 65 miles south of San Francisco. From Santa Cruz travel approx 25 miles northwest via Highways 9 and 236 to reach Park Headquarters. Park Headquarters is 9 miles north of the town of Boulder Creek on State Hwy 236. All roads into Big Basin are curvy. The Rancho Del Oso coastal unit of Big Basin is accessible on State Route 1, about 20 miles north of the city of Santa Cruz.

Seasons/Climate
Winter: Cold, overcast and rainy. Big Basin receives the majority of its average 48 inches of rain. December through March average temperatures range from highs in the 50's to lows in the 20's.

Spring: Cool with showers and morning and evening fog. Average daytime highs in the 60's, lows in the 30's to 40's.

Summer: Warm with cool nights. Morning fog in early Summer. Average highs 75 to 95, lows 40's to 50's.

Fall: Warm day to cold nights. Occasional early storms with rain. Average highs 75 to 60's, lows 50's to 30. Maybe the best weather of the year!


Activities and Programs Driving Routes Facilities Hikes - Easy Hikes - Moderate Hikes - Strenuous Merchandise Available Through the State Park Store Waddell Creek - Rancho Del Oso Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos: General Plan Information Mountain Parks Foundation Sudden Oak Death Information	Big Basin Redwoods SP State Park Location – Directions The park is about 65 miles south of San Francisco. From Santa Cruz travel approx 25 miles northwest via Highways 9 and 236 to reach Park Headquarters. Park Headquarters is 9 miles north of the town of Boulder Creek on State Hwy 236. All roads into Big Basin are curvy. The Rancho Del Oso coastal unit of Big Basin is accessible on State Route 1, about 20 miles north of the city of Santa Cruz. Seasons/Climate Winter: Cold, overcast and rainy. Big Basin receives the majority of its average 48 inches of rain. December through March average temperatures range from highs in the 50's to lows in the 20's. Spring: Cool with showers and morning and evening fog. Average daytime highs in the 60's, lows in the 30's to 40's. Summer: Warm with cool nights. Morning fog in early Summer. Average highs 75 to 95, lows 40's to 50's. Fall: Warm day to cold nights. Occasional early storms with rain. Average highs 75 to 60's, lows 50's to 30. Maybe the best weather of the year!	Park Features Icon Legend Max Camper Length: 27 Feet Max Trailer Length: 24 Feet Upcoming Events Hours Open year round Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday County Santa Cruz Region San Francisco Bay Area California State Parks is proud to present the following podcast. This program is currently hosted by CA State Parks Foundation. Big Basin Redwood State Park. (Transcript) For more podcasts of other California State Parks, visit CA State Park Foundation Podcast Series Telephone 831-338-8860 Operating Hours Open year round Office Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday Address 21600 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9064 Volunteers in Parks Docents share the park's natural and cultural history with visitors. For more information call (831) 338-8883.