Big Basin Redwoods Sp Sempervirens Campground
Sempervirens Campground is permanently closed and will not reopen. The campground was destroyed in the August 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire. Per the Reimagining Big Basin rebuilding plan, this site will be removed and restored to old growth habitat rather than reconstructed. Currently, the only camping available in the park is at Rancho del Oso on the coastal side, offering five walk-in campsites and one bike-in site.
Heat Advisory issued August 8 at 9:42PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows in the mid 60s in the hills to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest locations will be across the far interior.
About
Sempervirens Campground was one of several campgrounds nestled within the ancient redwood groves of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, located 25 miles northwest of Santa Cruz in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park, established in 1902 as California's first state park, was named after the coast redwood's scientific name, Sequoia sempervirens. In August 2020, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire swept through 97% of the park's property, destroying all historic structures and campground facilities including Sempervirens Campground. The fire caused catastrophic damage to the park's infrastructure while the ancient redwoods themselves began regenerating from their bases. The California State Parks Reimagining Big Basin project has determined that Sempervirens Campground, along with nearby Blooms Creek and Wastahi campgrounds, will not be rebuilt. These former campground sites in sensitive old growth areas will instead be restored to old growth habitat. New camping facilities with equivalent capacity will be constructed at the forest edges at Huckleberry, Lower Sky Meadow, Upper Sky Meadow, Sequoia Group Camp, and Little Basin.
Directions
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is located 25 miles northwest of Santa Cruz via Highways 9 and 236, approximately 65 miles south of San Francisco. However, Sempervirens Campground no longer exists.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 27ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (831) 338-8860 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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