Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Smithwoods RV Park is a well-established destination tucked away in the scenic San Lorenzo Valley of Felton, California. This family-owned park provides a tranquil environment for travelers looking to escape the hustle of city life while remaining within easy reach of the Santa Cruz coastline. With its <strong>mature redwood trees</strong> and peaceful atmosphere, it offers a classic Northern California camping experience that focuses on relaxation and natural beauty rather than high-end resort amenities.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the park serves as a serene home base for visitors exploring the <strong>coastal redwoods</strong>. The surrounding Felton area is characterized by its lush, forested landscape and cool, refreshing air. Because of its location, guests can easily access mountain hiking trails or drive just a short distance down the winding roads to reach the sandy beaches and famous boardwalks of Santa Cruz.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The park is designed to accommodate various RV sizes, offering <strong>full hookup sites</strong> that simplify the stay for longer visits. Guests have access to a clean bathhouse, laundry facilities, and a seasonal swimming pool that provides a great way to cool off during warm summer afternoons. The grounds are carefully maintained to preserve the natural shade provided by the local canopy, making it a comfortable spot for outdoor living throughout the season.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Adventure seekers will appreciate the close proximity to <strong>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park</strong>, where miles of trails wind through ancient forests. For a bit of local history and family entertainment, the nearby Roaring Camp Railroads offers vintage steam train rides through the mountains. Travelers can also visit the charming shops and cafes in downtown Felton, or take a scenic drive to explore the unique surfing culture and attractions found along the Pacific coastline.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>Smithwoods RV Park is an ideal choice for travelers who value a <strong>quiet, nature-oriented setting</strong> over high-density commercial resorts. It is perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees who want to experience the majesty of the redwoods while keeping close to the amenities of Santa Cruz. If you are seeking a restful retreat that captures the authentic, rustic spirit of the California mountains, this park offers a welcoming and convenient location.</p>



Smithwoods RV Park & MHP is a family-friendly RV park located in Felton, California. The park offers a variety of amenities, including full hookups, a swimming pool, a playground, a clubhouse, and a laundry facility. The park is conveniently located near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Smithwoods RV Park & MHP is a great place to stay for a weekend getaway or an extended vacation.

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Smithwoods RV Park (MHP)

Smithwoods RV Park

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  RV sites are full hookups with picnic tables and fire pits. The park offers free WiFi and allows leashed pets (except pit bulls), and include a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, and billiards. It also includes all your basic amenities like restrooms and laundry facilities. Visitors can enjoy on-site activities such as table tennis, basketball and ice cream socials.
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RV Site

Visit Smithwoods RV Park in Felton, CA. Enjoy a peaceful stay among the redwoods with full hookups near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Santa Cruz.

Smithwoods RV Park in Felton, CA - Redwood Forest Camping

Smithwoods is the BEST! We have been going there for the 4th of July for over 15 years! Never had a bad experience! From the moment Becky cheerfully greets you over the phone until the guys lead you to your site on their golf cart and guides you into place with a smile, the entire process is simple and makes you feel like family! A big shout out to Jorge who can fix anything in a pinch and helped us with a replacement sway bar pin! Don’t forget to say HI to Chris and Rick, the families 5th  generation of owners running the park! Very clean and quiet park with an awesome pool, game room and wifi room! We have stayed at both the other parks next door and hands down Smithwoods has it all and then some… you won’t be disappointed…

Location is the BEST we have ever been to.  20 minutes from the beach, and the most majestic trees you will ever see. Some sites are close together but the trees are great seperators.

Absolute favorite place to camp in Felton! The sites are nice with redwoods all around a lot of them some back up to the river. The staff are all super friendly and accommodating. This is a place to get away from it all. Take a break from your electronics and enjoy the nature and the folks you came with - if you did - solo camped here as well and enjoyed every minute of it. WiFi is available at their WiFi lounge and cell service is spotty due to all the beautiful redwoods that are all through the resort if you must check your social media. Saying that I have downloaded movies to watch “in case”. The pool is a nice place to relax and cool off. Minutes to town or a nice walk to Henry Cowell.

Spend your money elsewhere. This park used to be so enjoyable but now it is run down and worst of all they are so rude to their customers. The bad service is enough to make you want your money back but they also only have the one delapitated bathroom for the entire park, no grass, horrible wifi,  high fee for visitor parking, and the steep hill right when you pull in is dangerous. All of this makes me never want to go there again. Don't give your money to rude people.

We called ahead to see if there were available RV spots, but no one answered the office — it was close to after-hours, so we decided to drive to the campground. The sign on the office door said to “find the camp host” for after-hours check-in. We looked around, couldn’t find the host, but did see several vacant spots. We parked for the night intending to check in and pay first thing in the morning — as we’ve done for years at many campgrounds across the country. That’s standard camping etiquette: if you arrive after hours, park, pay in the morning, and move if needed.

However, in the morning when we were getting ready to go to the office, the camp host showed up and immediately started verbally chewing us out for being there, claiming it was a “private campground.” She made us feel completely unwelcome, saying if the owner was there we’d be kicked out on the spot. We calmly explained we meant no harm, that there was nothing on the website or in person stating “private guests only,” or anything to denote this was an exclusive resort and that we fully intended to pay. Despite this, she continued to scold and berate us instead of just handling the situation professionally.

We packed up to leave and pay, but she still threatened to call the sheriff — even as we were paying and exiting. She even went so far as to imply we were homeless, which was incredibly insulting. For context, we were simply visiting our child who is a UCSC student, taking a weekend off from our corporate jobs.

In all my years of RVing and camping, I’ve never been treated this way at a campground — especially as a paying customer. This was, without a doubt, the most unwelcoming experience we’ve ever had.

On top of that, the park itself wasn’t anything special: cramped spaces, RVs packed closely together, lots of permanent residents, designated trashcan areas a mess, skunks were everywhere and loud partying after hours.

There are many other, far friendlier campgrounds in the Santa Cruz area — do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere. Good riddance.

I’m sure the owner or camp host will respond to this review with a snarky or defensive comment, as they seem to do with many others. But to be clear — you were in the wrong. Treating respectful, paying guests this way is unacceptable, and it’s exactly why you’ll continue to lose business.

Extremely rude on the phone. Treated us like we didn’t belong and made judgmental comments about our work. Definitely not a welcoming place.

Beautiful location, but so are the other RV parks in the area. This park charges visitors $20 per car, per day PLUS $5 per person if you are just visiting someone staying at the park. If you are a guest, in excess of 6 people and 1 vehicle, it's $2 per person over the 6 people per day and an extra fee per car per day. The WIFI is NOT free. It's  $2  an HOUR for EACH DEVICE! Cell service is bad, so if you need a device to contact people, you'll need to access the Wi-Fi.There are no BBQ areas. The guest policy DOES NOT list charges for day use guests. You can call to confirm ahead of time. The staff is limited in their capabilities. It's unfortunate, but if you have the time to review and look elsewhere, I recommend it. Just don't be surprised if you get hit with a hidden charge.

This RV Resort is beautiful. Well maintained and friendly staff. The spots are spacious and well shaded. Bathrooms are clean. The pool is heated and makes for a Great all season retreat.

I had gone here for the past 4 summers and had a great time although the staff was always a little unfriendly, we continued to go because we enjoyed the camp ground. This past year the lady in the office booked us too far in advance and there was no policy written anywhere that you couldn’t book over a year in advance but she still booked us. About two weeks later we got a call saying our reservation was canceled because it was too far in advance and that they had given our reservations to someone else. When we called the owner to talk about the situation and how the lady let us book and never mentioned a policy he was EXTREMELY rude and said that if we didn’t like what they did we could book somewhere else. He was one of the most unprofessional and unfriendly business owners I’ve ever experienced. I would NOT RECOMMEND COMING OR BOOKING HERE due to the extremely rude and unprofessional staff.

Pretty spot loads of trees , decent sized sites. Unfortunately the bathrooms and showers are showing there age. Wi fi is very limited and extremely poor cell service, your starling won't work either due to the tree canopy.
Its great spot to get the kids to disconnect!!!!
And you also....

Super friendly staff and great vibe....a true forest paradise!

This is where people go when they want a slice of heaven.  It's peaceful, it's safe, & it's perfect.

Love being here with my family! Been coming for over 30 years.

Great place to stay. Very good for kids and family

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Smithwoods RV Park (MHP)