Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Small Craft Advisory issued March 14 at 12:58PM PDT until March 15 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Heat Advisory issued March 14 at 12:56PM PDT until March 20 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...High temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the interior and 80s along the coastline * WHERE...The Bay Area and Central Coast * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM PDT Friday. * 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. Hot conditions can cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Much above normal temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s are expected next week across the Bay Area and Central Coast. Portions of the interior Central Coast may reach the upper 90s starting mid to late week. Overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s will offer some relief to the lower elevations but will offer minimal relief within the higher elevations. Conditions will be much above normal along the coast next week but coastal residents may experience more relief overnight than those across the interior. The risk of heat related illnesses will increase with each additional day of heating from this event.
Overview
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state park (established 1902), is currently in a recovery and rebuilding phase following the devastating August 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire, which swept through 97% of the park and destroyed all historic structures and infrastructure. The park is OPEN for day-use with limited access. Most of the ancient old-growth redwood trees (1,000-1,800 years old) survived the fire and the ecosystem is actively regenerating. Currently available: limited day-use parking by reservation ($6 plus $2 reservation fee), several reopened trails and fire roads including the popular 0.6-mile Redwood Loop Trail, visitor center, and equestrian/bicycle access on fire roads. All campgrounds remain CLOSED. No oversized vehicles or trailers permitted. Santa Cruz Metro offers seasonal weekend shuttle service (Route 35). The coastal unit, Rancho del Oso, is accessible via Highway 1 and remains open. State Parks is actively managing a multi-year facilities management planning process to reimagine and rebuild the park for future generations. As an expert camper, note that backcountry camping is currently unavailable, but the park offers excellent day-hiking through recovering redwood forest with unique opportunities to observe post-fire ecological succession.
Campgrounds
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Blooms Creek Campground
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Huckleberry Campground
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Huckleberry Tent Cabins
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Sempervirens Campground
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Sequoia Group Campground
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Sky Meadow Group Campground
- Big Basin Redwoods Sp Wastahi Campground
- Little Basin State Park Campground
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