Big Basin's Sunset Trail Camp

21600 Big Basin Highway, CA
4.8
8 Reviews
Big Basin's Sunset Trail Camp
View all photos

Details

Distance
9.46 miles
Elevation Gain
2146 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Forest
Waterfall
Scenic
Download
Directions
Check-in
Track

About this place

Added by John Smith

Currently Closed. Big Basin's backpacking sites are open from May 1st - Nov. 1st. The hike into Sunset Trail Camp is 6 miles, 12 roundtrip. The campsite is situated in close proximity to the waterfalls.

This trail and campsite is currently closed (learn more). Looking for a more authentic hiking and camping weekend, without having to drive hours away to find it? Then the Sunset Trail Camp within Big Basin Redwoods SP is your ticket. To access this site, you'll need to hike the famous Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail where you'll meander through redwoods and across creeks. You'll then find yourself at Big Basin's big three waterfalls. Your destination is only a quarter-mile from Golden Cascade Falls. There are 10 campsites to choose from, all set along West Berry Creek. While all of the other hikers are turning around, you'll be unpacking and making yourself at home.

To reserve a spot at Sunset Trail Camp, call 831-338-8861.Campsites are $15 per night and there's an additional $5 reservation fee.

Head to http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=26658 for more info.

Show more
Suggest an edit

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
Community
Reviews
Photos
Check-ins
Crystal Sibson
8/8/2020
Beautiful Place to Camp
Backpacking through the Redwood forest to reach camp is simply amazing. The scenery is beautiful. Sunset camp is in close proximity to ...
Show more
Report
Jon S
2/27/2019
Open year round
The Santa Cruz Trail camps (including this one) are open year round, it’s just their maintenance vehicles generally can’t get in for the toilets ...
Show more
Report
John Puccinelli
6/28/2018
Two Days, Extended Loop
I spent two days, and extended the loop further south. With a backcountry permit, parking is required at Jay camp, just a short walk ...
Show more
Report
Jeff Driscoll
10/3/2016
Great all season hike!
This is a great hike at almost any time of year because of the shade and forest canopy. To turn it into a ...
Show more
Report
Saif Choudhary
10/3/2016
Nice easy/moderate hike
It was an easy to moderate hike. Almost entirely under the shade of redwood trees, so good for any time of the year the ...
Show more
Report
Laura Kavanagh
6/8/2015
Highly recommend the loop hike, but NOT the Sunset Trail Camp. Campsites were packed so closely together that we could hear our neighbors' ...
Show more
Report
Michael Wigle
3/26/2015
This is a great place to camp and explore while doing a coastal trek from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo! Watch some of ...
Show more
Report
Jaymie Shearer
10/15/2013
This is one of my favorite state parks.
Report