Camping Near Davenport Beach

Santa Cruz County

Davenport Landing Beach, Santa Cruz County, California
Davenport Landing Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

Camping Near Davenport Beach

Santa Cruz County


Davenport Area Parks with Camping


Butano State Park

1500 Cloverdale Road, Pescadero, Ca
From the south take Gazos Creek Road off Highway 1 to Cloverdale Road
From the north take Pescadero Road off Highway 1 to Cloverdale Road
(650) 879-2040
21 drive-in campsites, 18 walk-in campsites
Restrooms, water, tables, food lockers, fire rings
Butano State Park Reservations

Memorial Park

9500 Pescadero Creek Road, Loma Mar, CA
(650) 879-0238
Operated by San Mateo County Division of Parks
Memorial Park
499 acres, old-growth redwoods along Pescadero Creek, open year-round
158 campsites, some for RVs up to 35 feet, water and shower facilities.



Henry Cowell Redwood State Park

Highway 9 near Felton, north of Santa Cruz
(831) 335-4598
Henry Cowell State Park
Campgrounds open seasonally.
113 campsites for tents or RVs, restrooms, showers

Half Moon Bay State Beach - Francis Beach

95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 726-8819
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Facilities: 52 campsites, 3 for tents only, others for RVs up to 40' or tents, dump station, showers, amphitheater
Campsites: Maximum of 8 people per site, picnic tables, fire rings
For coastal hikers and cyclers, a Hike & Bike area is available for single night stays.
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Half Moon Bay Beach Campground Reservations
Fees: Standard site $35, Hike & Bike $7

Sweetwood Group Campground

Part of Half Moon Bay State Beach, located at Sweetwood Park between Venice and Dunes beaches. Space for up to 50 people, tent camping only. Fees: $165



Private Campgrounds

Costanoa Lodge

2001 Rossi Road at Highway 1, Pescadero, CA
(877) 262-7848 or (650) 879-1100   Costanoa Lodge
RV and Tent sites: Full hook-ups, comfort stations with bathrooms, showers
Amenities: General store, picnic and BBQ areas, WiFi, bar & grill, spa available
Rates: $$ - $$$

Half Moon Bay RV Park & Campground

1410 Highway 1 South, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 726-7275   Half Moon Bay RV Park & Campground
Camping sites: fire pits, electricity and water hookups available
Amenities: Volleyball and horseshoe pits, BBQ area, nearby pub, showers, bathrooms, laundry, WiFi hotspots, dump station
Rates: $$

Smithwoods RV Park

4770 Highway 9, Felton, CA
(831) 335-4321
Full hook-ups, cable TV, picnic tables, fire pits, heated pool, kids' room. (no tents)
Rates: $$
Smithwoods RV Park

Santa Cruz Redwoods
RV Resort

4980 Highway 9, Felton, CA
(831) 335-8312
Full hook-ups, cable TV, WiFi
Bathrooms with hot showers, borders the San Lorenzo River, clubhouse and recreation room
Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

Davenport Beach, California


Half Moon Bay RV Parks

Pelican Point RV Park

20 miles from Pescadero Beach
1001 Miramontes Point Road, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 726-9100
Ocean view and partial view sites, hook-ups
Pelican Point RV Park


Pillar Point RV Park

13 miles from Pescadero Beach
4000 Highway 1, Half Moon Bay, CA
(650) 712-9277
5 minute walk from beach, restrooms, showers, full hook-ups, cable TV, picnic tables, grills
Pillar Point RV Park



Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Notice: Wildfires in 2020 damaged many of the key areas of Big Basin. As of 2021, the campgrounds are still closed. Check their website for any updates: Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Although a considerable round-about drive from the coast at Davenport, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is well worth the drive. The park offers the nest campgrounds in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with groves of stately trees, miles of trails, a visitor center, waterfalls, and wildlife.
They have both tent and RV sites, $35 per night.

From Santa Cruz travel approximately 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.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Reservations
(831) 338-8860


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Ocean Safety

California State Parks and Recreation cautions that "large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly." Learn more about ocean safety at CA State Parks: Ocean Safety