Mt. Madonna County Park
County Park
Write a Review 7850 Pole Line Rd. Watsonville, CA 95076 408-842-2341 Reservations: 408-355-2201 Official WebsiteGPS: 37.0029, -121.7092
Overview of Mt. Madonna County Park
Last Price Paid: $44
Reported by camper-657630 on 11/9/2022
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Adventure Awaits on 3/12/2018
Number of Sites 118
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,574 ft / 479 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Mt. Madonna County Park
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 408-842-2341
camper-778208 asked on 4/8/2024
On the map, Hwy 152 looks really windy to the campground. How bad is it?
Campsalot asked on 6/27/2022
Is the dump station open? Are there restricted hours for using the dump station?
MeMaAitken asked on 9/26/2020
When camping at Mt. Madonna County Park, what kind of bugs or critters should I prepare for? 😊
Reviews of Mt. Madonna County Park 18 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 10/26/2020
Confirmed by 5 Users
Last reported 11/9/2022
“Amazing As Always ”
Reviewed 11/9/2022
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 116 |
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I have been camping here since I was a child, came back for the first time in 15 years and it was pure nostalgia minus a few details (like the deer!) campsite was clean and accommodating, electrical and water hook ups with dumps near by. Bathrooms were clean, camp was quiet and rangers were always friendly. Online they state no rigs o... more
I have been camping here since I was a child, came back for the first time in 15 years and it was pure nostalgia minus a few details (like the deer!) campsite was clean and accommodating, electrical and water hook ups with dumps near by. Bathrooms were clean, camp was quiet and rangers were always friendly. Online they state no rigs over 30ft however, I called and asked if my 32ft 5th wheel would fit and they said yes. Around the RV parking loop was tight but we fit in our spot just fine (116) along with our ram with an 8ft bed and my dads Yukon XL with plenty of room for our outdoor rug, outdoor cooking area, and chairs around the fire pit. Roads up to camp are a bit windy, but I think every beautiful camping spot is that way. There are also many trails for hiking, amphitheater that holds events and a little historic area of the guy who use to own the land.
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camper-657630 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Enjoy the nature there with one glitch”
Reviewed 5/27/2022
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 106 |
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we had 3 days / 2 nights there. It's wonderful in terms of enjoying the nature. It's quiet and pleasant. We had the RV hookup of water and electricity (no sewage, has to use the dump station), but we spent majority of the time under the sky. Althought the weather forecast of Bay Area and Waltsonville was warm for this time period... more
we had 3 days / 2 nights there. It's wonderful in terms of enjoying the nature. It's quiet and pleasant. We had the RV hookup of water and electricity (no sewage, has to use the dump station), but we spent majority of the time under the sky.
Althought the weather forecast of Bay Area and Waltsonville was warm for this time period, the temperature dropped before dinner of the 2nd day. The night was cold with marine layer coming in. The cloud/mist was among the trees; it was beautiful. So better be prepared in terms of your gear for cool and wet condition.
The only disappointment is the potable water. It has a strong odour, like metalic. we checked the water at the restroom and other campsite and all has this odour. Luckily we brought a 5 gallon water from home for cooking and drinking. Also we didn't fill the fresh water tank with it.
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love_camping would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Quiet, private, no cell service”
Reviewed 4/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | RV139 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Outer portions of the loop are very quiet, centers tend to have a lot of kids. No cell service even when a SureCall booster, great campground to disconnect. WiFi was broken at the ranger station, which was fine for us. Electric and water hookups for $44/night.
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R. O. would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Lovely, quiet park but no cell service ”
Reviewed 12/9/2021
| Nightly rate: | $66 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 139 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We really had a nice time staying in Mt Madonna. It is a gorgeous park with level but unpaved site (Sites can be small so make sure to check site sizes). We were able to get our 20' Bambi in the site pretty easily but had a hard time getting our truck in the site as well. Our site was quiet and pretty secluded from neighbors. There... more
We really had a nice time staying in Mt Madonna. It is a gorgeous park with level but unpaved site (Sites can be small so make sure to check site sizes). We were able to get our 20' Bambi in the site pretty easily but had a hard time getting our truck in the site as well. Our site was quiet and pretty secluded from neighbors.
There are lots of nice hiking trails that our pups loved and the weather was cool and misty when we went in the summer. Lots of tree cover.
A few of the cons are there is very little cell signal. We were planning to work a little on this trip and the only way we could was to drive to the ranger's station and get on their wifi. Our cell booster kind of worked but not well enough to take calls or do much work at the trailer.
This would be perfect for a quiet, disconnected stay.
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AT&T 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“County Park with large RV sites but bad water and road noise”
Reviewed 8/8/2021
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 110RV |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
The roadway up to the park is full of potholes and asphalt patches. We found our site to be large with plenty of space between RV sites. The pedestal was wired properly but had a flickering light that would fit in well at an EDM concert. I attached our hose to the city water faucet and quickly regretted that decision. The water... more
The roadway up to the park is full of potholes and asphalt patches. We found our site to be large with plenty of space between RV sites. The pedestal was wired properly but had a flickering light that would fit in well at an EDM concert.
I attached our hose to the city water faucet and quickly regretted that decision. The water stunk! It was so bad that we didn’t feel safe even using it to wash our hands.
There was also significant noise from vehicle on Pole Line Road.
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AT&T
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful County Park surrounded by RedWood trees”
Reviewed 10/26/2020
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 105RV |
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My husband and I are not big fans of Campgrounds and prefer boondocking, but Mount Madonna was a pleasant surprise. There are several loops in the campground, and we stayed in Valley View 1 which had electric and water hookup for RV camping only. We were happy to have the electric hook up since the redwood and oak tress surrounding all... more
My husband and I are not big fans of Campgrounds and prefer boondocking, but Mount Madonna was a pleasant surprise. There are several loops in the campground, and we stayed in Valley View 1 which had electric and water hookup for RV camping only. We were happy to have the electric hook up since the redwood and oak tress surrounding all the sites are huge and block out the sun. It would have been difficult to get sun on the panels especial since we had fog every morning as well. The bathrooms included flush toilets and were cleaned several times a day. The park has showers however, due to Covid-19 they were closed during our visit. Some of the campsites were closed as well to help comply to social distance rules. Valley View loop is close to the main road, some street noise is heard during the day but is limited at night. You are allowed up to two dogs and they are allowed on the surrounding trails. While walking through the trails we say several deer as well as a Turkey Vulture hanging out in a tree looking for a meal. There is a dump station with water in the campground. The drive through horseshoe shape makes it easy to pullup, dump and pull through to the other side where you will find potable water to fill up your tanks if you desire. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and are considering using one of the group sites for a family reunion once we can get together in big groups again.
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Verizon 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful with lots of red wood”
Reviewed 8/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 109,110 |
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I camped at site 109 the first night. It comes with a huge ‘backyard’ area surrounded with tall trees. Site is very quiet and clean. The maintenance guy Jerry of the park saved my trip. When I drove my trailer out to dump during the 2nd day, the weight distribution hitch’ bolt and trailer’s emergency chain tangled together. I couldn’... more
I camped at site 109 the first night. It comes with a huge ‘backyard’ area surrounded with tall trees. Site is very quiet and clean.
The maintenance guy Jerry of the park saved my trip. When I drove my trailer out to dump during the 2nd day, the weight distribution hitch’ bolt and trailer’s emergency chain tangled together. I couldn’t move under that risk situation. While I’m frustrated with insurance assistance, Jerry came over and help me try a few things, after 2 hours, we resolved the problem with his tools. God bless ! I can’t thank Jerry enough for his help.
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T-Mobile
G. Fan would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Clean, friendly, would return in summer”
Reviewed 3/18/2020
| Nightly rate: | $44 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 39 |
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Was here during March, and it was like living in a rain cloud, very dark, damp with relentless fog. Beautiful trees which made the grounds seem more private even though sites are pretty close. Some trails nearby. Free showers and restrooms were clean. Park shut down before many other parks did bc if Corona Virus. Winding roads to reach... more
Was here during March, and it was like living in a rain cloud, very dark, damp with relentless fog. Beautiful trees which made the grounds seem more private even though sites are pretty close. Some trails nearby. Free showers and restrooms were clean. Park shut down before many other parks did bc if Corona Virus. Winding roads to reach, but all paved and doable. Would return in the summer.
KL would stay here again
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“Nestled in the Redwoods”
Reviewed 12/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 143 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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This was my first visit to this campground and I was not disappointed. It is a lovely mountain top spot. Very clean facilities, friendly staff and free showers too. There are four separate campgrounds. Valley View 1 has a mix of 30 RV sites, also sites for tents and even some yurts. You can be under the redwood canopy or out in th... more
This was my first visit to this campground and I was not disappointed. It is a lovely mountain top spot.
Very clean facilities, friendly staff and free showers too. There are four separate campgrounds. Valley View 1 has a mix of 30 RV sites, also sites for tents and even some yurts. You can be under the redwood canopy or out in the open. Sites are large and mostly level. Largest trailer I saw was about 28 feet. Larger rigs would have some difficulty navigating the tight turns. I had no cell service, but who cares. Oh, and the hiking is great. Good trail markings too. Some steep climbs to get your heart rate up. Best access is to use highway 152 from 101 on the east side. The road from the west is much too twisty. Only downside is turning on to highway 152 from Pole Line Road. Visibility it limited and traffic travels pretty fast.
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Rickster - Bambi would stay here again
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“Beautiful very well maintained park”
Reviewed 11/27/2019
| Nightly rate: | $33 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 105 |
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This was our first stop at Mount Madonna, it was fantastic. The campground, and park in general, was very well maintained. The bathrooms were spotless even during the weekend when the campground was busier. The rangers were very active in the park in a very positive way and all seemed very friendly and helpful. The park itself w... more
This was our first stop at Mount Madonna, it was fantastic. The campground, and park in general, was very well maintained. The bathrooms were spotless even during the weekend when the campground was busier. The rangers were very active in the park in a very positive way and all seemed very friendly and helpful.
The park itself was beautiful as well, we did a couple five mile hikes on the parks many trails, the trails were really nice and also well maintained.
Showers were free and also clean. My wife said she had a hard time getting hot water in the accessible shower but I didn't have any problem getting hot water in my shower room.
We reserved the one pull through site which was very nice and would have accomodated trailers much larger than ours. All the sites in our loop were good sized and we could have fit without problem. A couple of the larger trailers had to park truck sideways in the sites to fully fit but they were able to fit without an issue.
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tennisman would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- firewood
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pet restrictions: max 2/site
- pets
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