Half Moon Bay State Beach

<p>Visitors who will be checking in after Sunset must call the campground at 650-726-8820 by 3pm on the day of check in to receive afterhours check in instructions</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p>California State Parks wants to thank our park visitors for helping us keep our parks and environment clean. In 2018, State Parks installed new RV dump station collection systems at ten state park units as part of a pilot program to help us protect the environment and are added amenities for our visitors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Following the success of the initial pilot program in 2018, an additional eleven park units have been added to the program.&nbsp; The service is available for campers, day-use or transient visitors for $10-$20 per use, depending on the location. Please note that visitors with current reservations arriving on or after April 13, 2021, who are interested in using the RV dump stations may be required to pay the use fee. The price per campsite for these state parks does not include the use of a dump station.&nbsp; View the following link: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029">Camping Information</a></p>

Sweetwood Group Camp Rules: Check-in time: 2:00 p.m. A $10 cash-only key deposit is required at check-in time. Must check in at Francis Beach campground to receive key to access entrance gate. Checkout time: 12:00 noon. Site must be vacated and key returned to Francis Kiosk by noon. 50 people and 12 vehicles maximum. No RVs or trailers ___ tent camping only. Keep tents in the designated area and to the east of the cypress trees. Youth groups must have adult supervision. Please do not hang hammocks from trees. All vehicles must display proper tags and park only in the designated parking area. Vehicles are not permitted to drive into the camping area to load or unload. Dogs must be ON LEASH at all times and must be in a vehicle or with a person in a tent overnight. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH. Collecting wood or driftwood is not allowed. Firewood is available for purchase at the park. Ground fires are prohibited. Use the fire ring and BBQs provided. Quarter-operated showers are available at Francis - $0.50 for two minutes of hot water. Secure food from wildlife. Lock or securely stow valuables (especially bicycles). All vehicle travel must be limited to the access road and parking area. Vehicles off road are prohibited (CCR4355).

<p><strong>Francis Beach Campground Rules</strong></p> <ul> <li>Check out is at 12 p.m. Check in begins after 2 p.m.</li> <li><strong>Switching sites is not permitted.</strong></li> <li>Rental RVs are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up from the park.</li> <li>Generators must be off between 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.</li> <li>Quiet time is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.</li> <li>Dogs must be ON LEASH no longer than 6 feet at all times. Dogs outside must be attended at all times. Dogs cannot be left outside at night. They must be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.</li> <li>No dogs allowed on the sand.</li> <li>8 people maximum per campsite including children.</li> <li>One RV (recreational vehicle) per campsite.</li> <li><strong>Only 1 vehicle is included in the campsite fee</strong>. Up to 3 vehicles are allowed per campsite, BUT the extra vehicles are required to pay Extra Vehicle fees. Legally towed trailers/vehicles count toward the total of 3 vehicles but are not required to pay the Extra Vehicle Fee.</li> <li>Vehicles must fit in the campsite on pavement and out of the roadway or use the Extra Vehicle Parking. Parking on the grass is prohibited.</li> <li>Collecting wood or driftwood is not allowed. Firewood is available for purchase at the park.</li> <li>Beach fires are strictly prohibited.</li> <li>Ropes, lines, swings, and hammocks may not be fastened to any tree.</li> <li>Campers under the age of 18 must get Supervising Ranger approval. Each person under 18 must have written consent from a parent/guardian in order to stay.</li> <li>Dumping grey water is only allowed at the Dump Station.</li> <li>No attaching hoses to spigots or cords to other site&rsquo;s electrical outlets.</li> <li>Games that are disruptive to other campers or to the environment are prohibited. Drones are prohibited.</li> <li>Speed limit in the campground is 10 MPH.</li> <li>Radios and other sound-producing devices must not be audible beyond the campers&rsquo; immediate campsite.</li> </ul>

<p>The following campgrounds of the Santa Cruz District are collectively restricted to an occupancy limit of 30 days by the same person(s), equipment or vehicles in any calendar year: [CCR 4455(a)]</p> <p>Big Basin Redwoods State Park (Including Little Basin sub-unit)</p> <p>Butano State Park</p> <p>Castle Rock State Park</p> <p>Half Moon Bay State Beach</p> <p>Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park</p> <p>Manresa State Beach</p> <p>New Brighton State Beach</p> <p>Portola Redwoods State Park</p> <p>Seacliff State Beach</p> <p>Sunset State Beach</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>