Manresa Sb Campground
Open for the 2026 season mid-May through October. Reservations available through ReserveCalifornia with a rolling six-month window opening at 8 a.m. PST daily.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 9 at 11:09PM PDT until June 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents due to long period southerly swell. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches, especially south and southwest facing beaches, across Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Cruz Counties. * WHEN...Through 5 AM Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion can be expected. Sneaker waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.
About
Manresa State Beach Campground, also known as Manresa Uplands, sits on scenic ocean bluffs above the Pacific in Santa Cruz County. The campground features over 60 walk-in tent sites spread across three loops in a native coastal scrub meadow environment. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and food storage cabinet, with parking located in a separate lot near the campground entrance. The campground offers restrooms, outdoor showers, and potable drinking water. A trail from the campground provides direct access to the sandy beach below, though dogs are not allowed on the beach itself. Pets are permitted in the campground on a six-foot leash and may not be left unattended. This is strictly a tent-only facility with no RV or trailer camping. The walk-in design and blufftop setting make it ideal for tent campers seeking a coastal experience away from larger RV-focused campgrounds. The location between Santa Cruz and Monterey provides convenient access to both areas.
Directions
From Highway 1 south of Aptos, take San Andreas Road southwest. Follow signs to the campground at 205 Manresa Uplands Road, Watsonville.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (831) 761-1795 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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