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Established in 1902, it is California's oldest state park and is home to the largest span of old-growth Redwoods south of San Francisco.

09/02/2026

September (FREE) Public Events at Big Basin!

Lots to do this holiday weekend and throughout the month. We hope to see you in the park!

Please note, parking reservations are highly recommended this weekend and can be made at thatsmypark.org/bigbasin. There is also a shuttle from the overflow parking lot at Saddle Mountain.

📍 Ancestral lands of the Achistaca and Quiroste tribes

08/14/2026

Guided Plant Walk!

Tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 15, from 9am-noon. Come join volunteer botanist Kathy on a 2 to 3 mile guided walk and learn all about the plants at Big Basin. Meet at the Visitor Center.

📍 Ancestral lands of the Achistaca and Quiroste tribes

08/07/2026

Calling all educators!

Are you hoping to sign your students up for in person or online field trips at one of the Santa Cruz Mountain State Parks? Registration opens on August 14th.

Henry Cowell - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30417
Big Basin - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28033
Castle Rock - https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29967

Hooray for back to school and hooray for teachers!

07/31/2026

☀️ August adventures are waiting at Big Basin! 🌲

Summer is in full swing, and there's something for everyone to enjoy this month at Big Basin! 💚

🥾 Guided hikes
🌿 Kids' programs
🤝 Volunteer workdays
…and so much more!

Come explore, learn, and make the most of the season with us. We'd love to see you! 🌲✨

🚗 Planning a weekend visit? Parking fills up quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance: https://thatsmypark.org/big-basin-parking/

💧 Bring plenty of water (or purchase some at the kiosk) and be prepared for warm summer weather. ☀️ Stay hydrated and dress for the heat!

We can't wait to welcome you to Big Basin this August! 🍃❤️

📷Image Description: Green and orange flyer listing August Public Events for Big Basin Redwoods State Park

📍 Ancestral lands of the Achistaca and Quiroste tribes

06/28/2026

🌲✨ Check out Big Basin's July Events! ☀️📅

There's something for everyone this month—come explore, learn, and enjoy the beauty of the park! 🌿💚

🚗 Planning a weekend visit? Parking can fill up quickly, so reservations are strongly recommended.

🔗 Reserve your parking here: https://thatsmypark.org/big-basin-parking/

We look forward to seeing you in the park! 🌲🥾😊

📷Image Description: Green flyer with images of a sun, tree, bird, and flowers, listing July Public Events for Big Basin Redwoods State Park

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05/30/2026

🌲🔥 Redwood Resilience Rendezvous 🌲💚
Part of California State Parks Week

📅 Friday, June 12

⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the incredible resilience of Big Basin’s redwood forest! 🌳✨ Did you know that 95% of the park’s redwoods survived the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire? Learn their remarkable story during a guided walk and discover how our community is helping shape the future of the park.

🥾 Guided Walks
🕐 1:00 PM or 🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Redwood Loop Trail marker pole

🤝 Partner Fair (including Kids’ Activities and Story Time)
🕛 Open from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Connect with organizations supporting the Reimagining Big Basin planning process and find out how you can get involved in the park’s future! 🌿

✅ Register: www.castateparksweek.org

🚗 Parking is limited. Reserve your parking spot in advance at: www.thatsmypark.org

📷Image Description: yellow and blue flyer with blue text advertising Redwood Resilience Rendezvous event with photos of red bark breaking through charred bark and looking up at burnt redwood trunks with lots of green growth, and several organization logos.

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05/26/2026

The California State Parks Backpacking Adventures team (CASPBA) is stoked to be heading back to Big Basin! This trip hikes from Castle Rock State Park to Big Basin Redwoods State Park, featuring incredible views and towering coast redwoods along the way.
Read the trip details and sign up on the CASPBA webpage. A few spots are still available, so don’t miss your chance for this adventure!

For more information or to register visit: https://ow.ly/8weN50QwRZh or call (831)291-8273.

Image description: Image shows welcome back to Big Basin sign with a moss covered oak and bright sunbeams behind it.

Photo credit: Orenda Randuch

📍 Ancestral lands of the Achistaca and Quiroste tribes

05/22/2026

🌲✨ Children’s Activities Are BACK at Big Basin Redwoods State Park! ✨🌲

Join us this Memorial Day Weekend for fun, learning, and adventure in the forest! 🍃🦉 Bring the whole family and explore activities for kids of all ages.

📚 FOREST STORY TIME
For little ones & their families • ⏰ 30 minutes
🌿 Saturday — 10:00 AM
🌿 Sunday — 2:00 PM
🌿 Monday — 10:00 AM

🦌 JUNIOR RANGERS
For children ages 7–12 • 🎒 Kids-only drop-off program • ⏰ 1 hour
🌲 Saturday — 2:00 PM

🐾 LITTLE RANGERS
For children ages 3–6 • 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent or guardian required • ⏰ 30 minutes
🌳 Sunday — 10:00 AM

☀️ Come make memories, discover nature, and celebrate the unofficial start of Summer at Big Basin! 🌲❤️

📷Image Description: A volunteer in a blue vest and blue hat holds two children’s books and a stuffed animal squirrel with young green redwood trees behind her.

📍 Ancestral lands of the Achistaca and Quiroste tribes

05/21/2026

Great news from Big Basin Redwoods State Park — Sequoia Trail is reopening this Friday, May 22!
For the first time since the 2020 wildfires impacted the park, visitors can once again hike this beloved 2.9-mile trail to the beautiful Sempervirens Falls.

Huge appreciation for the many volunteers and trail crews that worked hard to make this trail opening happen!

We are expecting a busy holiday weekend so please plan accordingly. Reservations are NOT required to visit the park but there is limited parking in the day use area, you can reserve parking ahead of time using the link on the park website, arrive earlier or later in the day or use our summer weekend shuttle service to the parking overflow lot. Visitors can also take Santa Cruz METRO directly to the park, with free park entry for bus riders.

Learn more about parking reservations at: thatsmypark.org/bigbasin.

05/01/2026

Save the Date! 📅

✨Saturday, May 16: Guided nature walks at 9am 🌅 and 2pm 🌞

🌿 9am–11am: Join Big Basin’s docent botanist 🌱👩‍🔬 on a 2 to 3 mile walk 🚶‍♂️ through the woods 🌲🌳 focusing on the plants of Big Basin.

🌎 2pm–4pm: Join Big Basin’s docent and staff member 👩‍🏫 for a 2 mile walk 🚶‍♀️ covering the various ecosystems 🌼🦋 of Big Basin.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Both walks are family friendly.

💵 Participation is free; however, a $10 vehicle day-use fee 🚗 is required upon arrival.

⚠️ Weekends have been filling up, so we recommend reserving your parking spot 🅿️ in advance! https://www.cognitoforms.com/FSCSP1/bigbasinparking

📷Image Description: purple ceanothus blossom with green leaves and twigs
📍 Ancestral lands of the Achistaca and Quiroste tribes

Address

20580 Big Basin Way
Boulder Creek, CA
95006

Telephone

+18313388861

Website

http://linktr.ee/bigbasin

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