The best dog-friendly RV parks near Scotts Valley, California

Camping near Scotts Valley, California has over 660 options available for RV camping with pets. The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), The Meadows at Isleton (514 reviews), and Walden Ranch (418 reviews) are some of the top campsites in the area. Popular amenities include toilets, campfires, and the ability to bring along your furry friends. Swimming, off-roading, and boating are some of the most popular activities in the area. Prices start at $30 per night, with an average price of $75 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Scotts Valley

Camping near Scotts Valley, California has over 660 options available for RV camping with pets. The Enchanted Forest Retreat (743 reviews), The Meadows at Isleton (514 reviews), and Walden Ranch (418 reviews) are some of the top campsites in the area. Popular amenities include toilets, campfires, and the ability to bring along your furry friends. Swimming, off-roading, and boating are some of the most popular activities in the area. Prices start at $30 per night, with an average price of $75 per night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Scotts Valley

1. Orion Observatory

80%

(5)

7.6mi from Scotts Valley · 1 site · Tent

Orion Camp Observatory Perched above Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Orion Camp Observatory is a sanctuary for nature lovers, stargazers, and off-grid adventurers. With sweeping views, private swimming holes, and the sound of the forest all around, it offers a rare chance to connect deeply with the land. Just a short drive from town — but a world away from the noise. 🌲 Whether you’re looking for a stunning, peaceful location to pitch a tent for the night or a jump-off point for exploring Big Basin, Castle Rock, or the surrounding redwood trails, Orion Camp can be what you make it. 🌿 For those interested in going deeper, we also offer classes and consulting in cannabis cultivation — from beginner gardening basics to advanced horticulture methods. These experiences are by inquiry only and provide a private way to learn hands-on skills in a professional and supportive setting. ⚡ Beyond the plants, Orion Camp is being built as a living classroom for sustainability and decentralized living. We’re integrating solar, wind, and off-grid systems that demonstrate what’s possible for the future of self-reliance. We’re also actively seeking relationships with tiny home and ADU companies, using units on-site as both offices and showcases for a future brokerage or dealership. 💧 Now is the time to visit. The rainy season is on the horizon — which means spectacular waterfalls on the property — but also more challenging roads. A 4x4 vehicle is strongly recommended. In some cases, you may be able to park partway up the ridge and hike in, and we can help arrange transport when needed. ✨ Above all, Orion Camp Observatory is a place of peace, reflection, and healing. Come to disconnect, recharge, and reconnect with what really matters — beneath the stars, by the creek, and within the stillness of the mountains.

2. Elkhorn Ranch

96%

(339)

23mi from Scotts Valley · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

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!

3. Quail Ridge Farm

7mi from Scotts Valley · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Camping & RV Parking on a Working Farm Near Santa Cruz Come camp on our peaceful working farm with easy access to incredible bike trails, beaches, and hikes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We offer 3 spacious campsites where you can park your RV or camper van, or set up a tent. The sites are spread out with plenty of room for groups and families. For a more comfortable stay, you can also rent our solar-powered Airstream Base Camp. The property is a working farm with animals and a Christmas tree farm, and we’re currently planting olive trees and lavender fields. Guests are welcome to enjoy hikes directly on the property, including redwood forest trails and scenic views. Interested in hosting a gathering? Ask us about renting the entire property for private events like birthday parties or group lunches, with the option to camp overnight. Camp Details: 3 sites for RVs (various sizes) or tents No hookups Potable drinking water available for fill-ups No electricity at campsites Quiet, natural setting—perfect for unplugging A great spot for campers looking for nature, space, and a relaxed farm atmosphere close to Santa Cruz.

4. RV Site Near FIFA WC @ Levi Stadium

15mi from Scotts Valley · 1 site · RV

Full hookup RV site located 10 miles from Levi’s Stadium. You will be parked in a driveway on level, clean concrete. The space can accommodate RVs up to 43'. Distances are approximately 20' to the sewer line, 37' to water, and 35' to electricity. Sewer access is available on an as-needed basis when tanks are full. Water and electricity are available 24/7, with both 30-amp and 50-amp service. Please bring your own water-tight sewer hose and extensions, water hoses, as well as electrical extension cords. No other spaces on the property are available. No bathrooms are available. There are tenants in the adjacent house and neighbors nearby, so a quiet policy is in place. If levelers are utilized, please bring leveling blocks to safeguard the concrete. The neighborhood is safe, with some light traffic, and is not located on a busy main street. Pets are discouraged. Pets will not be allowed to stay in your RV if they bark excessively. Ideally, guests will be exploring or attending FIFA events, and it may not be fair to leave pets unattended for long periods. If you do bring pets, they must remain on leash while in the front yard.

5. Country Serenity With Resort Flare

98%

(26)

37mi from Scotts Valley · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Come enjoy the spectacular sunrises and sunsets along with the friendly property goats and nearby neighborhood animals. Listen to the sounds of the morning birds chirping and the evening frogs after a good rain. If you’re a sports enthusiast you can partake in a refreshing swim, basketball, pickleball, cornhole or horseshoes. If you have kids, they have access to our kids playset with swings, slide and playhouse. But there’s more! If you enjoy an outside bbq or cooking in an outside spacious kitchen this is the place for you. Camp fires restricted to outside kitchen and pool deck area due to San Benito Co fire restrictions. Top off your evening with a night swim and/or relax in our in-pool spa. You have an outside bathroom to use as well.

Public campgrounds near Scotts Valley

Right after the storm passed through. The pelicans were going nuts!

99%

(70)

New Brighton Campground

6.7mi from Scotts Valley · 109 sites · Tents, RVs · in New Brighton State Beach

100%

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Seacliff State Beach Campground

7.9mi from Scotts Valley · 35 sites · in Seacliff State Beach

The campsite has it own private beach access

88%

(8)

Willow Camps

13mi from Scotts Valley · 85 sites · Tents, RVs · in Manresa State Beach

97%

(18)

Bay Camps

13mi from Scotts Valley · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Manresa State Beach

96%

(13)

Lupine Camps

13mi from Scotts Valley · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Manresa State Beach

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Amy

November 2025

35 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Country Serenity With Resort Flare

We had the most incredible time here on this beautiful property! Lisa and Scott were the most gracious hosts. We showed up late and it was dark. They met us out to ensure we found the spot and were comfortably situated. They brought over a fire pit so we could roast hotdog and make s’mores. Right off the bat they were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. We woke up to a beautiful property. We had a great time running around with the kids, playing on the playground, feeding the goats, playing pickle ball and enjoying coffee provided by the host. We spent the day by the pool and enjoying all of the pool toys and warm hot tub! They provided towels and lifejackets for the kids and sunscreen. It was such a great experience. We can’t wait to come back again!

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Shari

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Elkhorn Ranch

This was my second time camping on Norris and Roberta’s land. They are both so welcoming, and I just love all their goats and sheep and chickens…and the new baby llama! My campsite was very private, making it easy for me to walk my dogs. This is my go-to HipCamp when I am in the area.

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Matt

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Orion Observatory

I camped here one night on a clear night and loved the sunset and star gazing. You'll definitely need a decent off road capable vehicle with some clearance as the access road is a bit rough. My stock Audi q3 made it but it felt close to it's limits (or mine as a driver, I'm not sure). The site is about 1500ft of elevation so mostly out of the marine layer, but not completely - my gear was very dewy for part of the night. If you want a polished glamping site then this isn't for you, but if you want some excellent views and don't mind a mini adventure off-roading up past old weed farms, check it out. I'd go again.

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Patrick

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

This place was so much fun. Great people to hang out with and the animals are so friendly.

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Alex

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Orion Observatory

Great little spot , we really enjoyed ourselves here. Josh was a big help with very detailed direction's on getting there .

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Beth

September 2025

13 ft Class C

With kids

2 nights at Elkhorn Ranch

Norris and Roberta were so welcoming and awesome. Our 6yr old LOVED all the animals and it was an easy trip into Moss Landing and Monterey!

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Annie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Country Serenity With Resort Flare

We loved camping out here! The hosts Lisa and Scott were so welcoming and friendly and were quick to respond. That resort feel of having amenities were a plus and it was very family friendly which we loved with our kids. We will definitely be back here again!

Samir

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Orion Observatory

The coolest hipcamp I have stayed at thus far. Joshua gave very clear directions and was very helpful. The property is massive and views are extraordinary. Definitely need 4x4 with higher clearance, but the top is so worth it. Will be coming back when I am in the area again.

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Justin

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Norris and Roberta were the friendliest host. Our family had such a wonderful time at their site, exploring the farm. They welcomed us as if we were old friends and gave took our kids around to hang out with their animals, pick fresh fruits, and run around the property. Our kids loved their dogs too! Norris and Roberta took extra effort to make sure we were comfortable, which we greatly appreciated. The campsite we used was shaded and peaceful with plenty of space for a 6 person tent. Folding tables were available too. The communal fire-pit was nice with some mood string lighting around the area, and Norris/Roberta spent extra time making sure our kids were having fun. So grateful to them for opening up their home and hosting us!

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Kristen

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Loved this place!! Will definitely be back :) the hosts were so friendly and welcoming too

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Crystal

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Elkhorn Ranch HIP Camp is absolutely a hidden gem for families especially if kids are wild about animals. My children came home with stories about goats, lamas, sheep, cows, dogs, cats, and even the friendly farm dogs who take their sheep-protecting duties seriously (but only bark at night because those coyotes are out there somewhere, plotting a sheep heist!). During the day, those dogs were like gentle, furry tour guides, happy to let my kids snuggle and play. The children hit the jackpot when the owner's grandkids showed up. They roamed from hay to sunflower patch, chasing each other in farm freedom. The owner, a super helpful and kind Jamaican gentleman, even made us feel like part of the family. You can zip over to Moss Landing for some beach fun, and the apple farms in Watsonville or Salinas are just up the road, so picking fresh apples was the icing on our farm-fresh cake. We also took the Ottertunity to kayak in Elkhorn Slough to see the sea otters. Our only “complaint” (if you can call it one) was a little nighttime puppy concert. The dogs only bark when the sheep need guarding, and it felt reassuring, like farm security on furry paws. I was annoyed at first because I was tired. Then he stopped and I was mostly reassured that there were not coyotes around us. We’ll be back for more s’mores, sunflower selfies, and sheep serenades.

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april

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Very nice host. Calm environment and fun for the kids.

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Tom

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Country Serenity With Resort Flare

We had an exceptional time staying here, and the joy it brought to my kids far exceeded our expectations. My daughter loved the goats, and my son loved playing on the play structure. Lisa and Scott are wonderful hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. The outdoor kitchen area is amazing! It is stocked with a wide variety of utensils and appliances to cook almost anything. We would like to extend a big thank you to Lisa and Scott, and we hope to return in the future.

Naomi

September 2025

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Very welcoming hosts and spacious camping area. Has everything you need clean outhouse, warm water to wash dishes, and communal fire pit. The animals were friendly and fun to have around. Thanks Norris and Roberta!

Noah

September 2025

1 night at Orion Observatory

Beautiful view and lots of privacy. Definitely need a high clearance 4x4/AWD vehicle to get to the spot. Perfect for a Jeep or something similar. Great host. Great communication. Truly a hidden gem.

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Carlos

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Country Serenity With Resort Flare

We loved the resort experience, hosts were very helpful and attentive. I recommended for a good break time.

K

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Country Serenity With Resort Flare

The host couple is warm and friendly. The outdoor area is clean and there are activities for kids - basketball, pickle ball, feeding goats, trampoline, pool, and hot tub. There are pool toys and a diving board and the outdoor deck has a shaded outdoor kitchen complete with grilling area (cooking utensils are even provided!) and a fridge and freezer you can use during your stay. Fresh coffee is available in the morning also.

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Corianne

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

We love camping here! It was our second time and our kids can't wait to come back next year. We love all the animals, super friendly people, nice camp sites, camp fires and the location: perfect to explore Elkhorn slough and the coast.

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mathew

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Norris and Roberta were excellent hosts and we had at great time at the farm. My daughter loved playing with the baby goats and the guard dogs who were very friendly. The campsite was clean and well maintained. We were able to use the grill and had a great time hanging out near the fire pit. It's close to other attractions like moss landing and Carmel as well. Would recommend to anyone looking for a camping at farm experience.

Emilio

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Elkhorn Ranch

Norris and Roberta's land is truly wonderful, a special place for kids that love animals. From the moment you drive in they where extremely welcoming and shared everything. We were so fortunate that we had a former worker from there with his daughter that treated us like family. I visited with my three daughters and we slept on our tent, camping is easy with the convenience of having a bathroom, place to wash dishes, community fire pit, community stove and so much more. We met wonderful people from all over the world. There is no question that we are coming back, and hopefully soon. Roberta and Norris are so welcoming and genuinely love to share their land and animals, so much so that we were invited to see newborn sheep in the near future. My daughters literally spent our whole drive back home talking about it.