Getting back to the basics can truly\u00a0bring a family together. Unplugging from all of the electronic devices and taking the time to experience nature\u00a0can help turn screen time into actual face time.<\/span><\/p>\n To help with thy unpluggin’, we have created a list of what\u00a0we think are some of the top RV Parks and campgrounds in the area. \u00a0<\/strong><\/em>These State owned campgrounds tend to focus on the art of camping — generally catering to smaller trailers and tent camping. \u00a0Although many do have designated RV sites, they tend to be a little more rustic than privately owned\u00a0RV Parks.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs admin_label=”Camping and RV Tabs” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” height=”35px” hover_enabled=”0″ body_link_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” body_link_text_color__hover=”#3dbeff” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_tab title=”Big Sur RV Parks & Campgrounds” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n (831) 667-2315<\/p>\n Containing 4,800 acres, Andrew Molera State Park is located in the spectacular Big Sur Area. The Big Sur River runs through the park. Miles of trails wind through meadows, beaches and hilltops. A primitive trail camp, popular with hikers and bikers, is located approximately one third mile from the parking area. The campsites are located in a primitive trail camp–approximately one third mile from the parking area.<\/p>\n Highway 1, Big Sur, CA \u00a0(831) 667-2322<\/p>\n This is a privately operated, year-round campground RV park. Located in the redwoods trees along the Big Sur River, it aminities include: store, laundry, playground & basketball court. Tent camping with hot showers. RV camping with water & electric hook-ups as well as a dump station.<\/p>\n (805) 434-1996<\/p>\n This Forest Service campground is operated by Parks Management Company.\u00a0 It features 12 tent sites only. Summer and Winter. No running water, so bring your own.<\/p>\n (831) 667-2422<\/p>\n Located in the redwood forest along the Big Sur River, it a 60-unit campground.\u00a0 Available facilities: tent camping, tent-cabins, and RV Parking.<\/p>\n The park stretches from the Big Sur coastline into nearby 3,000-foot ridges. The park features redwood, tan oak, madrone, chaparral, and an 80-foot waterfall that drops from granite cliffs into the ocean from the Overlook Trail.\u00a0 A panoramic view of the ocean and miles of rugged coastline is available from the higher elevations along the trails east of Highway 1.<\/p>\n The park offers Environmental Camping only. Located west of the highway a little over 1\/4 mile from the parking lot, Saddle rock (No 1) and South Garden (No. 2) are the park’s only campsites. Visit their Web site for additional information.<\/p>\n The park contains 716-acres. The park features breathtaking views of the Big Sur Coast, the beauty of the redwoods, and the cultural history of limekilns. Co-managed with California Land Management, the parks has 33 campsites.<\/p>\n The park has 800 acres of redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows – plus open meadows. Hikers can enjoy the many scenic loops, including a self-guided nature loop. Overlooks provide spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the Big Sur Gorge. Campsites are along the Big Sur River.<\/p>\n Hwy. 1, Big Sur, CA (831) 667-2414<\/p>\n This privately operated campground has 45 sites that are available for tent and RV camping.<\/p>\n (831) 667-2712<\/p>\n Ventana Campground a combination of rustic camping with modern facilities. Three bath houses have hot showers, electrical sockets, and flush toilets. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and running water is a short walk from all sites.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Carmel RV Parks & Campgrounds” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n 27680 Schulte Road, Carmel, CA\u00a0 (831) 624-9329<\/p>\n Schulte Rd., Carmel, CA\u00a0 (831) 624-1617<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”City of Monterey RV Parks & Campgrounds” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Click here for locations in Santa Cruz<\/a> (30 miles north) and Half Moon Bay<\/a> (75 miles north)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Monterey Camping (elevation 3,169 feet.)<\/p>\n The park features expansive views of the Monterey Bay from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range. Other views include the San Benito Valley, Salinas Valley, and the Santa Lucia Mountains east of Big Sur.<\/p>\n Fremont Peak has ten primitive family campsites and 40 picnic areas. Two of the park’s six group camps, which will accommodate up to 50 people and can be reserved at Ticketron outlets; the remaining four must be reserved through the park supervisor. The group picnic area is first-come-first-served.<\/p>\n 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey, CA\u00a0 (831) 372-5863<\/p>\n 2227 N Fremont St, Monterey, CA 93940 \u00a0\u00a0(831) 372-7586<\/span><\/p>\n Skyline Drive, Monterey, CA\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (831) 646-3865<\/p>\n City of Monterey –\u00a0This 50-acre park with overnight group camping, walking trails, BBQ picnic areas, play equipment, turf playfield, is located in Monterey. The Park has a basketball court, limited hiking trails, and a large lawn area which can be used for Frisbee, kite flying, football, softball and relaxing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Salinas RV Parks & Campgrounds” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n 8710 Prunedale North Rd.,\u00a0Salinas, CA 93907 \u00a0 (800) 562-4063<\/p>\n 1025 Monterey Hwy 68 Between Monterey & Salinas, CA\u00a0 (831) 422-6138 or 888-588-2267<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Seaside\/Marina RV Parks & Campgrounds” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n 3330 Dunes Dr. Marina, CA\u00a0 (831) 384-6914 or 1888-588-2267<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=”Watsonville” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The perfect sunny base camp for exploring all that the California coast has to offer. Try their fully furnished Deluxe Cabins or Camping Cabins or park your own RV at their Pull-Thru RV Site with KOA Patio\u00ae. Amenities include free cable and Wi-Fi.\u00a0 Tent sites are conveniently situated with picnic tables and fire rings.<\/p>\n Major rating websites rate Santa Cruz \/ Monterey Bay KOA 4.0 to 4.5 stars out of 5.<\/p>\n Address: 1186 San Andreas Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076\u00a0 Marina Dunes RV Park in Marina, CA is one of the best-located Monterey Bay RV parks, situated near the ocean and close to everything the area has to offer. You can be near it all and not only enjoy one of the most convenient RV sites but also all the amenities the area has to offer. We offer beachfront access on Monterey Bay and are within driving distance to downtown Monterey.<\/p>\n Major rating websites rate Marina Dunes RV Resort 3.5 to 4.1 stars out of 5.<\/p>\n Address: 3330 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA 93933\u00a0 Quiet lakeside RV campground in Monterey Bay\/Santa Cruz area. Enjoy RV park, the local attractions, the nearby wildlife or just go fishing. The\u00a0RV Park is open year round, however may be subject to periodic closure during the winter months due to weather and lake level conditions.<\/p>\n Major rating websites rate Pinto Lake Park 3.5 to 4.3 stars out of 5.<\/p>\n Address: 451 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076\u00a0 201 Sunset Beach Rd., Watsonville, CA (831) 763-7062 The park features pine trees, mountainous sand dunes, and Pacific Ocean side picnic spots. Bordered by large agricultural fields between the cities of Santa Cruz and Monterey, the beach is a year-round destination for thousands of visitors.<\/p>\n Major rating websites rate Sunset State Beach 4.0 to 4.6 stars out of 5.<\/p>\n Address: Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 [\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To s\u2019more, or not to s\u2019more, that is the question… Getting back to the basics can truly\u00a0bring a family together. Unplugging from all of the electronic devices and taking the time to experience nature\u00a0can help turn screen time into actual face time. To help with thy unpluggin’, we have created a list of what\u00a0we think […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4248,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Beautiful beaches or serene mountains not your thing. Do you want to camp or park your RV close to fine dining, unique shops and exciting nightlife? The City of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley or Watsonville just might be the ticket!<\/strong><\/em> If you're looking for a RV park that is close to the beach, boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz, you can't get much better than upper Santa Cruz Harbor<\/a>. It's just a short walk to Seabright Beach, restaurants and the \"brewery\". You'll probably want to bike, bus or drive downtown or the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, though! \u00a0 Happy Camping!\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n <\/a><\/p>\r\n 2505 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, CA (831) 462-2505 Full time RV Coastal Living for retirement or snow birds. Lots of activity for the retired who are very active.<\/p>\r\n Aptos Creek Rd. & Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA (831) 763-7062 The park has 10,000 acres of rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet.<\/p>\r\n 135 5th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA (831) 475-3279 The R.V. park is located in the north harbor. Do not bring your rig to the harbor office. The Port District maintains a harbor patrol who are on duty 24 hrs\/day.<\/p>\r\n 1611 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, CA (831) 425-1945 Santa Vida is minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, and offers RV sites in a 23 acre forest setting of beautiful redwoods, madrone, and oak.<\/p>\r\n 234 State Park Drive, Seacliff, CA (831) 688-3813 Seacliff Center RV Park is located near Seacliff State Beach by the historic S.S. Palo Alto cement ship that once floated offshore as an entertainment vessel for dining, dancing and fun, now permanently moored at Seacliff California State Beach.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n 917 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA (831) 438-1288 Nestled in the trees just minutes away from Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz our resort is here to serve your RV vacation needs.<\/p>\r\n 1186 San Andreas Road, La Selva Beach, CA (831) 722-0551<\/p>\r\n 3330 Dunes Dr, Marina, CA 93933 (831) 384-6914<\/p>\r\n 451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA (831) 722-8129 Quiet lakeside RV campground in Monterey Bay\/Santa Cruz area. Enjoy RV park, the local attractions, the nearby wildlife or just go fishing.<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/h2>\n
Big Sur RV Parks RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\n
Andrew Molera California State Park<\/a><\/h3>\n
Big Sur Campground and Cabins<\/a><\/h3>\n
Bottchers Gap<\/a><\/h3>\n
Fernwood Resort and Campground<\/a><\/h3>\n
Julia Pfeiffer Burns California State Park<\/a><\/h3>\n
Limekiln State California Park<\/a><\/h3>\n
Pfeiffer Big Sur California State Park<\/a><\/h3>\n
Riverside Campground and Cabins<\/a><\/h3>\n
Ventana Big Sur Campground<\/a><\/h3>\n
Carmel RV Parks RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\n
Carmel by the Sea RV Park <\/a><\/h3>\n
Saddle Mountain Recreation Park <\/a><\/h3>\n
Monterey RV Parks<\/h2>\n
Monterey RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\n
Fremont Peak California State Park<\/a><\/h3>\n
Monterey Fairgrounds<\/a> \u2013 RV Park<\/h3>\n
Red Roof \/ Cypress Tree Inn of Monterey<\/a> \u2013 RV Park<\/h3>\n
Veteran’s Memorial Park<\/a>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0 City of Monterey<\/h3>\n
Salinas RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\n
Salinas\/Monterey KOA<\/a><\/h3>\n
Laguna Seca County Recreation Area<\/a> \u2013 RV & Tent camping<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Seaside \/ Marina RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\n
Marina Dunes<\/a><\/h3>\n
Watsonville Campgrounds<\/h2>\n
Santa Cruz \/ Monterey Bay KOA \u2014 Cabin, RV Park and Tent Camping<\/h3>\n
Phone:\u00a0(831) 722-0551
Website: https:\/\/koa.com\/campgrounds\/santa-cruz\/<\/a><\/p>\nMarina Dunes RV Resort<\/h3>\n
Phone:\u00a0(831) 384-6914
Website: http:\/\/marinadunesrv.com\/<\/a><\/p>\nPinto Lake Park \u2014 RV Park<\/h3>\n
Phone:\u00a0(831) 728-6194
Website: https:\/\/www.cityofwatsonville.org\/1525\/Pinto-Lake<\/a><\/p>\nSunset State Beach
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<\/a> \u2014 Campgrounds<\/h3>\n
Phone: (831) 763-7063
Website: https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=544<\/a><\/p>\nCity of Santa Cruz Campgrounds and RV Parks<\/h2>\r\n
Beach RV Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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<\/a>Nisene Marks State Park<\/a>\u2014 Remote Camps<\/h3>\r\nSanta Cruz Harbor RV Park<\/a> (Upper Yacht Harbor)<\/h3>\r\n
Santa Vida RV Park & Campground<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
Seacliff Center Trailer Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
Scotts Valley RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\r\n
Santa Cruz Ranch RV Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
Watsonville RV Parks<\/a><\/h2>\r\n
KOA RV Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
Marina Dunes RV Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
Pinto Lake Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\n
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