Mt. Madonna County Park Campgrounds
Mt. Madonna County Park has more than 3,600 acres of forested terrain at the summit of Hecker Pass (Highway 152) in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Redwoods dominate the park. Visitors enjoy views of the Santa Clara Valley to the east and Monterey Bay to the west. The park has many great trails for hiking or horseback riding. The Mt. Madonna Stables offers trail rides. Campers enjoy summer campfire programs on Saturday nights. The Visitor Center offers exhibits about natural history, geology, and the cultural history of the area.
Mt. Madonna County Park Campgrounds are popular camping spots. The park has 4 campgrounds: Valley View campgrounds 1 - 3 and Tan Oak Campground. Tan Oak Campground has 21 campsites. Valley View #1 has 44 campsites, 5 of which are yurts and 17 others are RV sites with water and electric hook-ups. Valley View #2 has 21 campsites and Valley View #3 has 25 campsites. RVs or trailers are permitted at all campsites, and tents at all but RV sites.
Three sizes of yurts are available. Each has bunk beds with mattresses, fold out futons, locking doors, and a wrap-around deck. Some allow dogs.
Mt. Madonna County Park Campgrounds also include 5 Group Campsites.