After almost all recreational facilities were lost in the 2020 CZU Fire, State Parks created a collective vision for the future of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The Reimagining Big Basin Vision Summary document, created in 2022, is the culmination of visitor, partner and staff input that guides Reimagining Big Basin Redwoods State Park.
In 2026, the Final Facilities Management Plan was signed and now sets the stage for the reestablishment of facilities to support visitor experiences and protect sensitive resources.
On July 2, 2026, the California State Park and Recreation Commission approved the amendments to the 2013 General Plan, as well as a supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The supplemental EIR will act as a framework to ensure consistency with the FMP and the amendments made to the General Plan reflect the reimagining process.
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While much of Big Basin Redwoods State Park continues to recover and remains closed to the public, California State Parks crews are working to reestablish safe access to trails and evocative nature experiences. Some trails are open now and limited facilities are available to support visitor experiences.