Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park, State forest preserve in San Mateo County, United States
The 18,000-acre park contains ancient coast redwoods reaching heights over 350 feet, along with chaparral, grassland, and numerous waterfalls.
California's first state park, established in 1902, suffered extensive damage in 2020 when the CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 97 percent of its area.
The parkland represents the ancestral territory of Ohlone tribes, including the Quiroste, Achistaca, Cotoni, and Sayante peoples who lived among ancient redwoods.
Visitors can explore designated sections of the park through advance reservations, with parking fees of 8 dollars and access to specific trails including Redwood Loop.
Scientists discovered the first documented marbled murrelet nest within the park, confirming this seabird species nests in old-growth redwood canopies.
Location: Santa Cruz County
Inception: 1902
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540
Operator: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=540
GPS coordinates: 37.17250,-122.22300
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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