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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 3:10PM PDT until November 1 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Up to 1.9 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bay Shoreline locations of San Pablo Bay, San Francisco Bay, and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. More substantial impacts are expected along bayshore Marin County where increased flooding is anticipated across low lying areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 02:39 PM Friday 10/30, 1.5 feet above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 03:44 PM on Saturday 10/31, and 1.0 ft above normal (6.8 ft MLLW) on Sunday 11/01 at 3:59 PM. These predictions include up to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
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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