The best camping near Henry W. Coe State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Henry W. Coe State Park adventure.

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This lesser-known wilderness escape puts you far away from fellow humans.

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Awesome camp ground - amazing views and spectacular oak trees. Lots of families, so not very quiet, but that's car camping for you.

Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps

1 site In Henry W. Coe State Park

Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp

1 site In Henry W. Coe State Park

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Coe Ranch Campground

27 sites · RVs, Tents In Henry W. Coe State Park

Top-rated campgrounds near Henry W. Coe State Park

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Amaya Creek Redwood Campground

19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Los Gatos, CA

Welcome to the Amaya Creek Redwood Campground! We are deep in the Santa Cruz mountains and it’s rustic so be prepared! The road is all paved but it can be narrow, bumpy and steep in some areas. Be sure to follow our directions to bypass the road closure! There is no cell phone service in some areas. PLEASE NOTE, we do not have a trash service for the campground, we require all campers to PACK OUT THEIR TRASH with them! We have 40 acres of redwood forest and two creeks running through including the Amaya Creek which serves the boundary of our property at the end of Amayak Creek Trail. There’s also a small waterfall off the Amaya Creek Trail, but it may dry out during the summer. Enjoy hiking, creeks and small waterfall exploration, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, star gazing, relaxation, meditation and more. Our campground has running water from a natural spring, Men and Women's Restrooms each with 2 toilets and 1 FREE hot water shower, utility shed with sink and hot water, and an outdoor amphitheater. The kitchen and washer/dryer is Staff Only not for campers. . Most campsites allow 4-6 guests maximum with 1 car included in the nightly rate. Each additional vehicle is $15 per day and will be added at checkout once you add the correct number of vehicles you will be bringing. Pets are $10 per day, 1 pet per group ONLY. Please add this as an extra at the time of booking, you will see the option to add extras once you begin the checkout process. Dogs must be on leash at all times! Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. No drugs of any kind including marijuana allowed. No loud music allowed. This is a private property so no visitors are allowed, only paid guests. Our onsite staff will go around and enforce the rules. No hookup for RV and trailer, check each site description to see if RV/trailer is ok for that site.

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May's Luxury Farmstays

5 sites · Lodging20 acres · Los Gatos, CA

Relax and recharge at our retreat in Los Gatos. Whether you’re here to reconnect with nature, hike the trails, camp under the stars, or explore the Bay Area, Harlan’s Retreat, has everything for a worry-free stay! With nature trails on-site and the Saratoga Gap down the road, you won’t have to go far, For fun drive into the city. Come home and admire the amazing views from your secluded glamp-site with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley 2,800 feet below. This very private site offers breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay and the south bay. The views at night are transcendent. The Apple building and Moffet field are clearly visible. you look down from above the clouds to the valley floor 2,800 feet below.

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Felton Open Space Camp Sites

10 sites · RVs, Tents14 acres · Felton, CA

Next to Historic Winery in the heart of Santa Cruz Mountains in the quaint town of Felton. Located between two state parks, Henry Cowell and Fall Creek. Just 6 miles, up in the mountains, from the Pacific Ocean and the Monterey Bay. Half a mile from the famous Roaring Camp Railway. Wine & Cider tasting next door at Hallcrest Vineyards; Dine in Felton, hiking, biking and local shops to explore. Please note when booking that each of the sites are limited to two adults only. Children are welcome.

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360 Moutain/City Views and Glamping

2 sites · Lodging, Tents2 acres · San Jose, CA

Immerse yourself in a breath-taking panoramic view of the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay. Direct view of Silicon Valley's iconic landmarks like Levi's Stadium, Downtown San Jose, Google's Amphitheatre, Samsung's Headquarters...All with evergreen Santa Cruz Mountains in the background. At night, look up for a starry night sky or look forward for lively city lights and the never sleeping San Jose Downtown. On a Game day, enjoy the view of Levi's Stadium glowing vividly in front of the darker bay... Stay exclusively over this one acre, fenced private land extending over tens of acres of natural habitats with frequent sighting of chirping Birds, grazing Cows and occasional encounter with a flock of Turkeys or even a group of young Deers… Completely relax your mind and soul and break away from the hustle and bustle of the Silicon Valley. Bring your own food for a relaxing picnic while soaking up the nature and views. If desired, have a short nap or even watch a movie in a large tent prepared for your retreat. Yoga, Meditation, a couple holes of simple Golf or hiking near the Alum Rock Park, no matter what you choose to do here, we hope you can find tranquility and complete relaxation, not far away from the Silicon Valley.

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The Ranch at Cross Road

12 sites · RVs, Tents84 acres · Livermore, CA

Welcome to the ranch at cross road! We are a family owned organic farm in the heart of Livermore wine country. We have 10 camp sites spread across the property for you to choose from. The property is 15 minutes from Lake Del Valle and some of the best wineries and breweries California has to offer. Settle in and enjoy amazing sunsets every night with us! We accommodate tents,Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars. Our guests love us too! "I had a wonderful stay at Matt’s ranch! It was easy to find even as it was starting to get dark, and the campsites were well lit and easy to find. The ranch is beautiful. It was such a treat to stay here. I would definitely stay again."

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Saddle Mountain Carmel

34 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents89 acres · Carmel, CA

Welcome to Saddle Mountain, RV and Campground! We are located on 89 acres of forest land off Carmel Valley Road, just 5 miles from HWY 1. Nestled within oaks, Monterey pines, and redwoods, Saddle Mountain offers a great family friendly getaway for those seeking a break from the bustle of life. PLEASE NOTE, our RV and tent sites are pet friendly but YOU MUST ADD THE PET FEE EXTRA WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING. We charge $15 per pet and you can bring a maximum of 2 pets. On site seasonally heated pool (Mid May through Oct). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: *Please continue reviewing/monitoring California Travel guidelines as they may change and affect your reservation* On site seasonally heated pool (seasonally), private hiking trail, playground, Foosball table and more. No refund for inclement weather during the Winter months. We provide complementary Wi-Fi in designated areas of the park. We ask that there is no streaming at the Park so we can share Wi-Fi with all our guests. Thank you!

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Patchen Christmas Tree Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Los Gatos, CA

Patchen Farm is a 6 acre, choose and cut Christmas tree farm. Since the farm is only open during the holiday season, in the off season you'll find a working farm (work being done, cars coming and going, etc.). Patchen is located only 10 mins from downtown Los Gatos in one direction and the Santa Cruz beach in the other direction. Perched at the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Patchen offers the scenic beauty of lush redwood forests and views of the surrounding area. There are several wonderful wineries within 5 miles and great hiking and biking trails. The one and only store in the mountains is the Summit Store and just 3 miles down Summit Road. They have plenty of the essentials plus an excellent deli, wine collection and coffee bar. NO CHECK IN OR CHECK OUT NO ATTENDANT ON SITE WATER and POWER (each service is $20 per night): Payment envelopes at red barn door or Venmo 408-605-1522 Zelle 408-605-1522 Water can be found near the giant wreath just inside entrance and on either end of the red barn. Power is 15 amp and can be found near the giant wreath just inside the entrance, mid-way up the parking lot on the in the wood chips and at the tiny red shack.

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Redwood Paradise Camping

15 sites · Lodging, Tents5 acres · CA

PLEASE READ Hello all! If you're looking for some glamping with creature comforts, while just being 10 minutes away from restaurants. This is the place for you. We are a 5 acre property and home surrounded by tall redwood and oak trees. Very green and lots of shade. These are the amenities/facilities you will have free access to: Pool, Pool chairs and umbrellas, Deck area with sunset view, Trampolines, and hammocks. There is not cooking allowed by or at any of the common areas, due to flies and critters. Cooking and eating is only allowed by your sites and not in any common areas: Hammocks, Trampolines, Pool Area, tables, sink, and deck please follow this rule because we want to prevent our shared areas to be fly and bug infested. We are still working on ridding the flies and cleaning. (please try to bring prepackaged food or something easy. If anything you can drive 10 minutes to nearby food and grocery). In the past we let people cook and eat around the pool but now our whole property is fly infested and I find scattered leftovers on the ground. Thanks for understanding. THERE IS A 1-2 MINUTE HIKE TO THE CAMPSITES 1-5! Poolside campsites are closer to the parking and are bigger. FOR ALL CAMPSITES Free coffee in the mornings on the deck! If you have pets make sure to include the extra fee per pet please! We are very near the Lost Empire Hiking trail less than a mile away! We ask you to please let us know your ETA 30 minutes before coming as there is spotty connection. FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT POTTY TRAINED POOL DIAPERS ARE REQUIRED. WE DO NOT SHARE ELECTRICITY! CHECK OUT OUR NEW LODGING: This property is my home that I live in with my 2 kids. It is a rustic and homey vibe, definitely not a hotel. We want you to come knowing what to expect. Our property offers a pool, and trampolines for the kids. We have a deck patio area that overlooks an amazing view of the redwood forest. Most of our guests are those that come from foreign countries and they all LOVE the property. I love leaving a great impression of our area. RULES: Pack your trash. Rinse your feet before entering the pool. No floaties and pool toys of any type allowed. Do not leave children unsupervised. Do not sit on the edge of the reclinable chairs. Do not sit along the edge of the pool or on the pool cover box. All tables are solely for drinking, cooking is only available on the stumps or on tables brought by the camper. Be mindful of the area, do not litter or toss food anywhere except your trash bag. No dogs by the pool area. Dogs must be on leash at all times and clean up after them. No eating inside rooms or the cabin. Come to the deck to check-out. No smoking. (With exception of vapes, do not smoke in common areas) No campfires or any grills with a large open flame PROPANE ONLY!:) Thank you!:)

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Elkhorn Ranch

6 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · CA

Five minutes from the beach, Elkhorn Ranch is home to goats, sheep, wild chickens followed by their baby chicks, and a couple of cows, dogs, and sheep. In addition to the animals there is a greenhouse and an acre of pumpkins, corn, and beans. A small fruit orchard borders the chicken coop. Anybody who enjoys small farm life and activity will find this place enchanting. Norris and Roberta are incredible hosts and inclusive to any guests that want to participate in farm life. Close to restaurants and the cute harbor town of Moss Landing, 30 minutes from Carmel and Santa Cruz, Elkhorn Ranch can be a place to relax or a gateway to explore Big Sur and all the amazing hidden gems of the Central California Coast. After your stay here if you would like to continue your exploration of the coast, we have a partner who does surfing tours between Santa Cruz and San Francisco. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566796147238 Thanks and hope to see you soon!

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Strawberry Fields Forever

5 sites · RVs5 acres · Watsonville, CA

Welcome to southern Santa Cruz County, home of some of the longest and most beautiful beaches in central California. We are located in La Selva Beach, an eight-minute walk to Manresa State Beach. We are a small, working farm with vegetable and flower gardens, chickens and bees. There are many excellent places nearby to hike, walk, surf, swim, tide pool or just sit and enjoy the view. We offer three campsites, two have fantastic, unobstructed views of the three hundred acres of strawberry fields that back up to our property. Our campsites provide water and electric hookups and are only appropriate for self-contained recreational vehicles and trailers. One of the sites has no size constraints on RVs or trailers. We have plenty of room for a second vehicle. We do offer a port-a potty, but not sinks or showers. We do not accommodate on the ground tent camping or in your car camping. The Valley View site is very quiet as it is farthest from the road, and is the most private. The Gateway site is near the road and does not have a view of the strawberry fields, but guests who are just looking for a quick stop over or base camp love it. The Strawberry and Surf site has no size restrictions and it backs up to San Andreas Rd. All site are walking distance to Manresa State Beach. We love to host guests and will provide information about things to do and see in our area. We often loan our State Parks pass so that you can venture out to Point Lobos, Wilder Ranch, Sunset Beach, Natural Bridges and more. Each camp site includes a fire pit and a generous wagon of wood. Two camp chairs and a picnic table are included as well. We also offer farm fresh eggs, baked goods and other treats (see our Extras). We are 15 minutes from the village of Capitola, 30 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz and 45 minutes to Monterey. There is a Dump station 5 minutes down the road at the KOA (for a fee).

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Whiskey Hill Barn and Camp

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Watsonville, CA

Stay on the Monterey Bay coast within minutes of Manresa and Sunset State beaches. There are excellent biking and hiking opportunities among the redwoods in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park. Our property is great for bird-watching and smore's roasting, or even remote work with nature as a backdrop. (Wifi provided) The air is amazing here, between the salt sea and redwood forest. We welcome you to relax and refresh on the Monterey Bay coast.

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Silicon Valley View

6 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Day Valley, CA

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The best camping near Henry W. Coe State Park guide

Overview

About

At over 87,000 acres, Coe Park is the largest state park in Northern California. Steep mountain terrain creates a rugged landscape for wildlife viewing. Soaring ridges play host to the elusive mountain lion. Sheer canyon walls harbor a variety of plants and animals.

This year-round park offers plenty to do. Hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, RVers, picnickers, and photographers, have a wild-ish time here. Bubbling creeks offer plenty of places for animals to take a drink. That translates into photo ops for wildlife lovers.

Spread out your picnic lunch along a flat patch of land near one of these creeks. This lesser-known area allows you to leave the concerns of busy city humans behind. At one time, this area was home to working ranches. Hence, the wide-open spaces and plenty of water sources.

Several campgrounds in Coe Park offer fire rings. However, you might bring a cook stove in case fires are banned. Camping is available year-round.

Notable campgrounds

Coe Ranch Campground: Nestled on a ridge, offering drive-in sites with stunning views and essential facilities.
Manzanita Point Group Camp: Ideal for larger gatherings, this campsite includes multiple vehicle parking and is set amid the park's natural splendor.
Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp: A secluded spot perfect for those seeking a more primitive camping experience in the heart of the park.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book six months in advance to secure your desired dates, as reservations can fill up quickly.
Be flexible with your dates and consider mid-week stays for better availability.
Regularly check for cancellations, especially close to your intended travel dates.
Explore nearby camping options if the park's campgrounds are fully booked.

When to go

Spring and fall are the most temperate and enjoyable times to visit Henry W. Coe State Park. Wildflowers bloom in early spring, creating a colorful tapestry across the landscape. Summers can be hot and dry, while winters are wet and cool, making the shoulder seasons ideal for exploration.

Know before you go

Check weather conditions and prepare for variable climate by dressing in layers.
Be aware of park hours; entrances are open 365 days a year, including holidays.
Understand the park's fire regulations; as of November 9th, wood and charcoal fires are permitted in designated rings.
Bring plenty of water and be prepared for rugged terrain, especially when hiking long distances.
Cellphone reception is variable, so plan accordingly and consider the availability of pay phones at the Coe Ranch Entrance.

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36 ratings · 15 reviews

June 2022

Coe Ranch Campground

Stayed at #17, which is right next to the employee housing. Just FYI. It's the only site next to a building. But otherwise very quiet campground. Rained in the morning. Would come here again but try for sites 4,5,6 or 7 and bring bug spray!

Drew C.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2018

Coe Ranch Campground

This may have changed, but you have to hike down to the water area from some of the campsites. Don't run down the hill, walk or your knees will suffer the next day.

Patricia S.

6 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2018

Coe Ranch Campground

We stayed at site 6. As another reviewer said, close to sites 5 and 7, but the they are father away from the parking spots, so no road noise. That also means it's a bit of a trek from car to site but worth it in my opinion.

Juan R.

3 reviews

June 2017

Loved camping at Henry Coe! The weekend we visited was especially quiet, and we didn't see many other backpackers or campers. It was my friend's first time backpacking, so the shorter distances to the backpacking sites were helpful for easing into it. We also woke up to turkeys gobbling by our tent!

Jenna C.

18 reviews

Mixed feelings

· May 2017

Coe Ranch Campground

Can get super hot! Allergy city.

Julie B.

8 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2017

Coe Ranch Campground

Its either hot or pouring rain here in my experience but still full of good memories!

Nathan H.

8 years on Hipcamp

August 2016

Coe Ranch Campground

Another thing to add--when putting it in google maps make sure to enter Coe Ranch Campground, not Henry Coe State Park. If you get directions to the state park it will take you to the completely wrong place and you will get very lost... :P

Brian H.

8 years on Hipcamp

August 2016

Coe Ranch Campground

Nice smaller sized campground only 20-30 min from the 101 freeway, would recommend to friends. We stayed at campsite 13 which was by far the most private campground we saw, and had a great time. Some of the other campsites looked very cozy and open, get one on the eastern outside of the loop if you want to have some shade.

Brian H.

8 years on Hipcamp

May 2015

I can't recommend this state park more. It's absolutely gorgeous, esp. if you go in the spring. I recommend skipping Coe Ranch Campground (no privacy/seclusion) and spending more $$ to camp at a Manzanita Group Campsite. Or backpacking in to Poverty Flat).

Katey W.

10 years on Hipcamp

May 2015

Coe Ranch Campground

Hip Camp says that campsite 5-7 are secluded-- but only if you have all 3 sites. They're very close to each other with no privacy but a spectacular view. Go with sites 10-12 if you want privacy. Better yet: pay the extra $$ to book a Manzanita Group Camp.

Katey W.

10 years on Hipcamp

April 2015

There are lots of trails that parallel the dirt roads - it is almost always worth taking them even if they add a few miles. The grades are much easier and you will be much close to the wildflowers. Also, don't forget to check for ticks when you get home.