Facilities Planning Underway

One year since the parks limited reopening Big Basin Redwoods State Park is on the path to recovery

As the Summer season at Big Basin kicks into full swing, our planning team has been busy with the official kickoff of the Facilities Management Planning proccess. This project will serve as the future framework for rebuilding permanent park facilities at a site-specific scale including structures, campgrounds, and day-use areas. Staff will continue engaging with stakeholders and the public to develop a Basis of Design document that will outline the project goals, focus sites and considerations, utility infrastructure needs, and community-based priorities for equitable access to the park.

This document will be the foundation of the facilities planning process laying the groundwork for development of tangible design alternatives for the next phase of the project. Click the links below to explore the Reimaginingbigbasin.org website, provide feedback, and tune in for opportunities to stay informed.

Facilities Planning

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Catch a Ride

Metro service has returned to the park. In planning your next trip to Big Basin consider taking the Bus from the Scotts Valley Metro center or hop on anywhere along route 35. The bus runs to the park five times a day on summer weekends through Labor Day and admission to the park is free for bus patrons. Visit the above link for details and schedule.

Coastal Camping Returns!

Attention campers! You can now camp in the coastal unit of Big Basin, Rancho del Oso (RDO)! Five walk-in campsites and one shared bike-in site at RDO are open for reservation at the link above. These sites are located at the RDO Horse Camp and will provide walk-in and bike-in camping opportunities in the interim period until surrounding trails and facilities are restored.

Big Basin Art About

The Art About event brought 18 artists from across California to Big Basin in June 2023 to experience and create art inspired from this unique moment of resilience and recovery in Big Basin’s history. During their experience, artists had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Big Basin and gain inspiration from the majestic redwoods, tranquil creeks, and vibrant wildlife. Artists had the chance to meet and connect with fellow artists, share their work, and collaborate on new projects.

In the spring of 2024, we plan to display art pieces created by participating artists in Big Basin before departing on a state-wide tour of galleries, museums, and public spaces. To learn more about our artists and to follow continuing updates on the project, visit the official Big Basin Art About site here.

Community Engagment

This summer non-profit organizations participating in a community grant program through Parks California have visited Big Basin to experience the park and provide initial feedback to help inform the park facility planning process. The purpose of these grant funded trips is to give groups that have historically had voices less represented in the planning process opprotunities to participate and be engaged. Pictured above is the most recent day hike trip hosted by Latino Outdoors.

In celebration of Latino Conservation Week and the one-year anniversary of the reopening of Big Basin. Saved By Nature in collaboration with GreenLatinos, CA State Parks, Parks California, and Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks will host a hike on July 22nd from 10AM – 2PM! There will be fun for the entire family including an educational guided hike, activities, food, and refreshments! Stop by partner tables for free give-a-ways and to learn more about local fish species, conservation efforts, and The Reimagining of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Registration Required.

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