This list includes state, federal, city, county, and private campgrounds on the central coast. All telephone numbers are in the 831 area code.

To make reservations for California State Parks call Parknet at 1-800-444-7275.

1. NEW BRIGHTON STATE BEACH
831-464-6329
Developed campsites, 4 miles south of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. Reservations a must, especially during the summer!

2. SEACLIFF STATE BEACH
831-685-6500
Trailer sites only. 5 miles south of Santa Cruz on Highway 1. Reservations a must!

3. MANRESA UPLANDS STATE BEACH
831-761-1765 (Information Only)
Tents only, walk-in camping. 64 sites located 12 miles south of Santa Cruz. From Highway 1 take San Andreas Road to Sandollar to Manresa Beach Road near the town of La Selva Beach.

4. SANTA CRUZ-KOA (Kampgrounds-of-America)
831-722-0551
Privately Owned. RV/Tents/Cabins. Located 13 miles south of Santa Cruz on San Andreas Road. 250 RV sites to 40 feet full hookups: 15 tent sites: 50 cabin sites with electricity, bring your own linens.

5. SUNSET STATE BEACH
831-763-7062 (Information Only)
Developed campsites. 16 miles south of Santa Cruz off Highway 1. Take Riverside Drive turnoff (Highway 129). Reservations a must!

6. MOSS LANDING RV PARK
877-735-7275
Clean, full hookups for all sized RV's. TV cable to each site, telephone service available at each site. 7905 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing 95039.

7. MARINA DUNES RV PARK
831-384-6914
Privately owned. 35 sites, hookups, laundry. West of Highway 1 between Monterey and Santa Cruz. Take Reservation Road in Marina, turn right on Dunes Drive.

8. LAGUNA SECA RECREATION AREA - Nine miles east on Highway 68.
Information about camping at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. Premier and Reserved sites can only be reserved by calling the Mazda Raceway ticket office at (800) 327-7322. The Grand Prix, Chaparral, and Can-Am Circle Campgrounds are maintained year round by Monterey County for tourist use. Call (831) 647-7799 for information about obtaining a campsite during non-race weekends.

9. VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
831-646-3865
40 primitive campsites. RVs to 21 feet. No hook-ups. Take Highway 68 West to Skyline Forest Drive, turn right, turn left at stop sign. Drive to the bottom of the hill.

10. SADDLE MOUNTAIN
831-624-1617
Privately owned. Tent and trailer sites, hook-ups, and showers. Take Carmel Valley Road four miles to Shulte Road, turn right. Follow to the end of the road. (Closed during the winter).

11. CARMEL-BY-THE-RIVER RV PARK
831-624-9329
Privately owned. Hook-ups and showers. Next to Saddle Mountain.

12. ANDREW MOLERA STATE PARK
831-667-7195
Primitive camping, hike and bike only. Park your vehicle in the lot and walk out to the trail camp. 21 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.

13. FERNWOOD CAMPGROUND
831-667-2422
Privately owned. 24 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1. 65 sites (38 hook-ups). Hot showers, general store, burger bar, gasoline.

14. BIG SUR CAMPGROUNDS AND CABINS
831-667-2322
Privately owned. 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1. Ninety sites (30 hook-ups). Hot showers, playground, and recreation on the river.

15. RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUNDS AND CABINS
831-667-2414
Privately owned. 50 sites (33 with hook-ups). Rooms, cabins, hot showers, laundry. Motorhomes to any size.

16. PFEIFFER BIG SUR STATE PARK
831-667-2315
All year camping, showers, laundry, no hook-ups. Reservations a must during the summer! 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1.

17. VENTANA CAMPGROUND
831-667-2712
Privately owned. Primitive camping. No vehicles over 20 feet. campsites, showers. Dogs allowed for additional fee.

18. LIMEKILN STATE PARK
831-667-2403
53 miles south of Carmel, 39 miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1. 43 tent and trailer sites, 15' trailer max. and 21' motorhome max., showers, grocery.

19. KIRK CREEK - LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST
831-667-2423
35 miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1. 33 trailer and tent sites. (16 foot trailer maximum). Bike and hiker sites.

20. PLASKET CREEK - LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST
805-434-1996
30 miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1. 44 tent and trailer sites (16 foot trailer maximum). Bike and hiker sites also.