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.
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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