Big Basin Redwoods State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state park in California, United States
About Big Basin Redwoods State Park
As the population of the Bay Area grew in the 19th century, demand for timber led to large-scale logging of the redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. In 1902, a group of prominent citizens, led by the painter and photographer A.P. Hill, convinced the state legislature to establish a state park to preserve one of the last areas of virgin redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains. A devastating wildfire in 2020 burned more than 97% of the park, destroying the headquarters and all campgrounds. The fire dramatically changed the landscape of the park, but it remains home to old-growth redwoods, which have long been adapted to wildfires as part of their natural life cycle. The park has reopened for day use, but only some trails can be accessed. The park is famous for its magnificent coastal red
Big Basin Redwoods State Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: