The Ben Ries Campground is located deep in the Little Butano Creek Canyon along the hillside above the canyon floor. Towering redwood trees dominate the area providing a comfortable park landscape for camping. Bannana slugs, newts, squirrels, woodpeckers and owls are commonly seen or heard throughout the forest. Centrally located in the heart of Butano State Park, multiple hiking trails lead from the campground out into the park for relaxing adventures.
This family friendly campground has 21 drive-in sites which include tables, food lockers, and fire rings. The maximum trailer and motorhome length is 24 ft.
Also included in the campground are 18 walk-in sites. These campsite are nestled within the the redwoods and are removed from driveways and roads. They do require carrying camping gear 20 to 50 yards from your car.
Restrooms with flush toilets (but no showers) are nearby. Water taps are available throughout the campground along with dish washing stations.
Site-specific campsite reservations begin April 1st and run through November 30th. Go to http://www.ReserveCalifornia.com or call 1-800-444-7275.
From December 1st to April 1st Butano State Park's Ben Reis campground is closed.
