Manresa State Beach Campground California

Manresa State Beach Overview

Manresa State Beach campground has over 60 walk-to (tent only) campsites and is located on a bluff with spectacular views of the ocean, Santa Cruz Mountains and hills of Monterey. The campground has three loops: Willow (sites 1-26), Bay (sites 27-43) and Lupine (sites 44-64). Click on the Campground Map button for specific locations.

Campground amenities include vault toilets and showers($). There’s also a campfire center and day use area (with parking). Trails also go from the campground to the beach.

Campsites are primitive and for tents only. All gear, food and trash must be packed in/out.  Campers can park their vehicle (regular sized autos only) for overnight parking in the Upper Lot, but there is also a Lower parking lot you can use for loading/unloading of gear (20 minute limit).   One vehicle is included in camping fee and needs to be parked in the overnight lot. An additional vehicle is also permitted for an extra fee.

Manresa State Beach – Area Recreation & Info

Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, biking, surf fishing, beach coming, sunbathing, swimming, picnicking and wildlife viewing. There is also a glider port at Sunset State Beach for remote-controlled glider enthusiasts.

You may also like Mt. Madonna County Park (Campground).

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• Campfire Center
• Drinking Water
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Showers

Activities

• Beach
• Beach Access
• Beach Combing
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Ocean
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Surf Fish
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing