ADULTS and CHILDREN 13 + and PLEASE NO GRNERATORS. Camp along the banks of Bates Creek under the canopy of the redwoods. Your site is just 1 mile to Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Center which adjoins the Forest of Nisene Marks by foot trails. Must be 13 or older to camp at our property.
Enjoy a leisurely break from your outdoor activities at Soque
ADULTS and CHILDREN 13 + and PLEASE NO GRNERATORS. Camp along the banks of Bates Creek under the canopy of the redwoods. Your site is just 1 mile to Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Center which adjoins the Forest of Nisene Marks by foot trails. Must be 13 or older to camp at our property.
Enjoy a leisurely break from your outdoor activities at Soquel Vineyards tasting room and patio just 2 1/2 miles up the road or Bargetto Winery just a mile down the road. You can bring a bottle of your favorite wine or beer back to your campsite where you'll enjoy the peace and tranquility the forest has to offer.
Coastal adventures await you just 2 and 1/2 miles to the beaches in Capitola Village...another mile from there to the 'Hook' surf spot...a short walk from there along the cliffs to famed surf spot and home of Jack O'Neil (RIP) Pleasure Point and the 'Barrel Burrito' at the Point Market, a local favorite. Enjoy some local craft beer and good eats at Nubo (New Bohemian Brewery) on 41st ave just a couple of blocks from the beach.
For that fine dining experience, book a ride in a vintage car to the famed Shadowbrook Restaurant overlooking Capitola Village and beach.
When you're done exploring all that our coastal communities have to offer, come back to your sweet spot along the banks of Bates Creek and take in the wonderful sounds of nature. This camp is in a rural/residential neighborhood, so you will see homes along the street and you will be SHARING AN OPEN AREA WITH ANOTHER SITE 'CAMPSITE 2' which accomodates RVs. Your site is uneven ground so leveling a vehicle for sleep is difficult. If you want more privacy, you're welcome to book both sites. This is a one lane road with a 15 mph speed posted and no exit as it ends at the Land of Medicine Buddha...you will hear the cars as they drive by. NO HOOKUPS SO MUST BE SELF CONTAINED
- Check in: After 3PM
- Check out: Before 1PM
- Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 6 months out
- Response time: Within 6 hours
- Response rate: 100%
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Boating
Nearby Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
Fishing
Nearby Capitola Village pier
Hiking
Land of Medicine and Nisene Marks
Paddling
Capitola Village and Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
Surfing
Capitola Village beach, Pleasure Point, The Hook
Swimming
Capitola Village beach
Wildlife watching
You might encounter squirrels, racoons, deer, bobcats and mountain lions during your stay.
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Babbling Bates Creek Tent site 1 in California.
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46 Reviews
Very quiet, very private. Wonderful to camp surrounded by redwoods! Funky, fun chairs and tables. Christie keeps the little site very clean. Keep in mind there is no water and the porta potty is across the road and up some stairs. Blackberries on the path need to be trimmed!
So happy I found this camping spot !
It’s such a beautiful area and very close to the beach . I highly recommend this camping area and Christie is a sweetheart!! I will definitely be back
Thanks for the great review and for posting pictures! I hope your adventures bring you back this way :-)
Christie was super friendly and greeted us upon arrival. Note that my T-mobile phone had no reception there so you might want to save the wifi password ahead of time. The campsite was right in front of a forest, a creek, and a small road that was quiet. The ground was more leveled than a lot of other sites we have stayed. There are many chairs and tables. Definitely check out the temple 5 minutes' drive away. We will return!
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time here and that I got to meet you both. Thanks for the great review! :-)
This site was adorable! It is in a neighborhood but it’s still quiet and peaceful. The creek is lovely and a nice private area to sit for morning coffee since it’s down the hill from the tent spot. We happened to meet Christie and she is so sweet and warm. The price is also great for where it is located. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone looking in the area!
Thanks for the great review and I'm glad I got to meet you both. I look forward to seeing you again if your travels bring you back to Santa Cruz :-)
Great location!
Thanks and what a great pic! :-)
Christie's spot was very beautiful and it was just what we were looking for. It was a perfect little spot to pitch a tent for the night. No water or toilet so would probably be better for an rv but we made it work and enjoyed it nonetheless.
Thanks, I'm so glad it met up to your expectations and that you enjoyed your stay :-)
Edge of town, unique houses along a woodsy road. My tent site was across the road, next to a ravine. Pluses: shady, beautiful setting, the camping site was set up with a table and chairs and Christie does have the best-camouflaged and cleanest portapotty I have ever used. Minuses:. It is pretty steep beyond the edge, so I would stop in the road and set up a light at the edge so I could tell where I was going as I backed in. Also, it was gravel plus dirt, so a little hard to get tent stakes in. Maybe more suited to an rv or van.
Thanks for the great review! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time amongst the redwoods. I will take your advice and put some solar lights along the edge with the steep drop off. :-)
Great little spot to spend a night. Christie was a cool host. Good energy in a quiet neighborhood along the creek!
Thanks! It was great meeting you and I'm glad you enjoyed the peace the redwoods offer :-)
Unfortunately this site is directly next to another so if you want to level your vehicle there is zero privacy! I was very dissapointed because I paid for what I thought was privacy. I don't know who had a generator but it was off and on all night. We got up early and left.
I'm sorry you didn't have an enjoyable stay. The camera is a wildlife camera that deters strangers from going down the trail as neighborhood kiddos and their doggos play at the creek. It's a preventative measure for keeping them safe. I will highlight in the listing that generators aren't allowed. I hope the rest of your travels run smoothly :-)
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- Babbling Bates Creek Hipcamp
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- Country
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- $50/night
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Thanks for the great review and I apologize for the outhouse pathway inconvenience. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay :-)