Rancho del Oso

Camp at Rancho del Oso and Explore Santa Cruz’s North Coast

Camping at Rancho del Oso, Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Credit: Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks

Just south of the San Mateo County line along Highway 1 lies Big Basin's Rancho del Oso that offers camping, hiking, and access to beautiful Waddell Beach. 

Remembering Scott Peden

Scott Peden leading a nature walk at Rancho del Oso.

Like a gentle modern mountain man, the longtime docent delighted many with his knowledge of nature and his enthusiasm for Waddell Creek and Big Basin.