451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Call (831) 722-8129 for more information or to make camping reservations.

Save our lake and our environment! Prevent the spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels. More Information (pdf - 150KB)

Fish were planted on November 5, 2008.
Facilities & Activities
  • Launch Ramp
  • Group Picnic Areas
  • Pavilion (covered group BBQ)
  • Softball Diamond
  • Volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Children's Playground
  • Pedal and Row Boats (Seasonal)
  • Fishing (Trout, Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, and Bass)
  • Variety of Birds
  • Kids (under 16) Fish Free
Nearby Places to Visit
  • Capitola Mall
  • Elkhorn Slough
  • Gilroy Outlets
  • Gidzich Ranch
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
  • Santa Cruz Boardwalk


RV Camping Rates
  • Two adults in one RV or trailer: $28.00
    (includes one towing vehicle or car)
  • Children 12 and under: Free
  • Extra adults: $2.00
  • Dogs each: $2.00
  • Extra vehicles: $2.00
  • Cash or Check, No Credit Cards.
All 28 Camping Sites Include:
  • Back-in Sites, 50'x14' or larger on grass
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Sewer and Cable
  • 30 amp Power
  • Locked Gate at night (You get a key)

For reservations or more information
call (831) 722-8129
Sorry, but no:
  • Dogs off leash or tied up alone outside your RV
  • Fire rings in campground
  • Ground tents (pup tents include)
  • Lake swimming
  • Jet skis
  • Boating over 5 Miles per hour





Directions
451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA 95076

Traveling North on HWY 1 from Monterey: Take Green Valley Road and follow for 3 Miles.

Traveling South on HWY 1 from Santa Cruz: Take HWY 152 Watsonville/Gilroy exit, Then take the first left onto Green Valley Rd. and travel 2.6 Miles.

From Freeway 101: Take 152 or 129 west. We suggest 129*, 152 is steep and winding.

From San Jose over Hwy 17: Take HWY 1 South, Drive approx. 30 min. Take the HWY 152 Watsonville/Gilroy exit. Turn left onto Green Valley Rd.

From I-5: Come over Pacheco Pass (152) to HWY 101 in Gilroy. Take HWY 129.*

*From HWY 129: Come all the way into Watsonville Turn right onto Main St. Turn right onto Freedom Blvd. Turn right again onto Green Valley Road. After you pass the intersection of Airport/Holohan and Green Valley Rd., Continue one half mile on Green Valley Rd. Campground on the left.

Printable map available here.

For reservations or more information
call (831) 722-8129

City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department