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 offers a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This <strong>family-owned destination</strong> has welcomed travelers for generations, providing a quiet escape under a canopy of ancient trees. The park maintains a nostalgic atmosphere while offering the modern conveniences necessary for a comfortable stay. It serves as a serene sanctuary for those looking to disconnect from city life and reconnect with the <strong>tranquility of nature</strong>.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated in the quaint town of Felton, California, the park is surrounded by some of the most impressive <strong>old-growth redwoods</strong> in the state. The location provides a distinct mountain climate that remains cool and refreshing even during the summer months. Being nestled within the San Lorenzo Valley, visitors are treated to lush greenery and a sense of seclusion, yet they remain just a short drive from the <strong>vibrant coastal energy</strong> of nearby Santa Cruz.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>The park is well-equipped to handle various rig sizes with the following features:</p><ul><li><strong>Full hookup sites</strong> including water, sewer, and electricity.</li><li>A seasonal <strong>heated swimming pool</strong> perfect for family relaxation.</li><li>Community facilities such as a billiard room and a playground.</li><li>On-site laundry facilities and clean restroom structures.</li></ul><p>These amenities ensure that both short-term visitors and those on longer journeys have everything required for a seamless camping experience.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the park’s proximity to <strong>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park</strong>, where miles of hiking trails wind through majestic groves. Just minutes away, <strong>Roaring Camp Railroads</strong> offers a historic steam train experience through the forest. For those craving the ocean, the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is only a short drive away, providing the perfect balance between mountain hiking and classic seaside entertainment.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This park is an ideal match for <strong>families and nature enthusiasts</strong> who appreciate a quiet, well-maintained environment. It is particularly suited for RVers who want a central basecamp for exploring both the redwood forests and the California coastline. Travelers seeking a <strong>peaceful forest retreat</strong> rather than a high-activity resort will find Smithwoods to be the perfect fit for their Northern California adventure.</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

Stay at Smithwoods RV Park in Felton, CA. Enjoy a heated pool and full hookups among the redwoods near Santa Cruz. Perfect for families and nature lovers.

Smithwoods RV Park Felton, CA | Redwood Forest RVing

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....

This is a well-maintained, forest-rich, RV location, located close to Henry Cowell State Park, Two different train rides, (1 to the coast & 1 to the mountains). A beautiful covered bridge and it's only a few miles to Santa Cruz!
30 & 50 amp available! (Alas, no internet to speak of.) We brought our Verizon box and had the circle of death more than getting to watch TV . But they do have a small room for WiFi.

Gourgous! Pet friendly. So cute and beautiful. It rained I was happy.

Very nice people. We called before we headed up they waited for us. And then left for the day. They have power and water sewer hook ups.
Winter visit.

Only down is you can not get T-Mobile data and the free internet did not reach us so we had to pay for internet which was 8$ for 6 hours.

The location of the park is good.  The redwoods are all around and provide great shade.  Campsites are very close to each other.

The campground is dated and the owners should put some money back into the place.  There is limited (if any) cell phone service and if you want wifi you will need to huddle up in there “wifiroom” to get it.

We were there for Labor Day weekend.  One of their communal bathrooms was out of service and they did not have any ice available to buy. We had to walk over to the campground next door to get a bag (Cotillion Gardens RV Park).

I read reviews of how the staff is and would tend to agree with their assessment. They were not very welcoming, but they were not rude.  Almost seemed liked they didn’t want to be there.

I think next time we’re in Felton, we will stay at Cotillion Gardens RV Park.

So we have been going to this park a few years now and we decided this year to spend the week of Thanksgiving here. Everything was great till Wednesday when the "REGULARS" starting coming in. There are parking spaces for the over flow and we had been parking correctly in the space so other vehicles could park also. When the "REGULARS" showed up and was asking nicely to park so everyone could have a parking space, they said that they had other people coming and wasn't going to move because they have never had to in all the many many years they have been coming. When we asked the staff to talk to them, they did but nothing was done. When the situation got heated because now we didn't have a spot to park, we asked for a refund for the remaining days we were going to be there. The "REGULARS" were the ones causing the issues with their attitudes and since we didn't want to confront them, we were instructed that if we got a refund then we couldn't ever come back. How is that we weren't the ones making it nasty that we get the banning from the park? I guess unless you have been going there for many years, you don't mean crap. I will not be giving this park any more referrals.

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Smithwoods RV Park (MHP)