Established Camping
Manresa State Beach
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
<p>One vehicle is included in the camping fee. Additional funds may be collected on site for up to 1 additional vehicle at a nightly rate.</p>
<p>The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)]</p> <p>Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Including Little Basin sub-unit)</p> <p>Butano State Park</p> <p>Castle Rock State Park</p> <p>Half Moon Bay State Beach</p> <p>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park</p> <p>Manresa State Beach</p> <p>New Brighton State Beach</p> <p>Portola Redwoods State Park</p> <p>Seacliff State Beach</p> <p>Sunset State Beach</p> <p> </p>
About
State Park
Manresa State Beach Camping is tents only, no RVs, mid-May through September. Parking for over 60 walk-in tent sites at Manresa Uplands is in a separate lot near the campground. Pets must not be left unattended in campsites. One vehicle is included in camping fees.
Location
Manresa State Beach is located in California
Address
205 Manresa Uplands Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
Coordinates
36.91617 N
121.849258 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
ScoutNice spot near the ocean
Short walk from parking to camp sites. Clean bathrooms. Water spigot at many sites, Wi-Fi is pretty variable at different place around the campsites. Easy walk down to the beach, close to town if you need anything.
LegendBusy but nice beach camping
Stopped here on a one night stay on the way down to Big Sur. Had campsite #1 which was decently sized and right in the middle of the camp. The camp is a bit on the bluff and not directly on the beach, but you can get down there with a short walk. There were a ton of families here so it was a bit loud, but not too bad.
Would stay here again
RangerPristine camping close to beach
The drive in was a little confusing. We got most of our turns right the first time around and still spent a while circling trying to tell if we were where we were supposed to be. Site was nice- pretty close to neighbors, but plenty of bush between us to make the site feel somewhat private. Bathrooms were nice and clean. It would be awesome if there were someone working as a greeter/camp host all hours, but we figured out what was what eventually. It was a bit of a downhill walk to get to the beach, which was awesome. It was pretty foggy in the morning but that burned off and gave way to a nice warm(ish) day (in June). Wind picks up in the afternoon- bring layers!
TravelerAmazing sunsets!
Beautiful views of the ocean just steps from your tent. During the summer months, whales and dolphins can be seen cruising through the ocean around sunset.
GuidePrivate beach, dog friendly, clean campground
I've been to this campground a handful of time, and keep coming back. Walk up sites, clean restrooms, private beach, you can bring the pup and it's off the beaten track a bit. There are a LOT of raccoons, so pack up your stuff well. There are bathrooms and showers.
GuideBeautiful Beach
It's a lot of work to haul your stuff from the drop off area to your site. It's a bit of a walk to the beach from the campground. It's a beautiful beach and not crowded however. This beach camping has some sites where you can have some privacy but mostly it's just a mass camping area. Way more spread out that the near by New Brighton SB Campground. It's an interesting set up. Not my number one pick but there's nothing wrong with it.