Plan Updates

(Updated 10/10/2006 11:13 PM)

General Plan

Friday night dinner – plan with your carpool

Saturday breakfast is a group breakfast at the cabin. Pancakes and .... See the Saturday menu (who is bringing what)

Hike in Little Basin – some people may choose to go somewhere for a day trip too.

Saturday dinner at cabin - Spaghetti/italian theme. See the Saturday menu.

Sunday BF is on your own (we can share stuff too)

Sunday short hike or stop on the way home (up to your carpool)

Sunday dinner is by carpool possibly meet at restaurant on the way back.

Sat lunch, Sunday lunch you’re on your own or you may coordinate with others.

If weather is bad, we will cancel by sending an email by Thursday evening.

Road Map - directions from Santa Rosa (pdf)

What is Little Basin?

You may view this information and an interactive campsite map at: http://employeeprograms.hp.com/little-basin/index.htm

 

Little Basin is a 530 acre recreation area nestled amid majestic coastal redwoods, madrone and tan-oak trees and is located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains adjacent to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Purchased by Bill and Dave, for the company, in 1962, its 54 campsites are enjoyed by HP/Agilent families throughout the good-weather months. The site also serves as a home for many division picnics. Campsites and other facilities are available for HP/Agilent employees use at no charge.

Black Tail DeerWhile at Little Basin, employees, their family and guests will experience the serenity of the mountains in a safe, clean and private environment. Little Basin offers a myriad of traditional camping and recreational activities. Hiking trails, a fishing reservoir, a new children's play structure, a new game room and sports field, paved roads for biking and roller blading and lawn areas for group activities are just a few of the options. All of these amenities also make Little Basin perfect for day use picnicking.

For those of you who have used Little Basin, we look forward to welcoming you once again. If this will be your first visit, "WELCOME" and we hope you and your family or guests enjoy this benefit provided by Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies.

Enjoy Little Basin!

LITTLE BASIN GENERAL OVERVIEW

Location:

  • Santa Cruz Mountains, Northern California (30 Miles south/west of San Jose)

Weather:

  • February - April (wet, Temp Fahr. . Low 40's, High 60's)
  • May - September (dry, Temp Fahr. Low 40's, High 95's)
  • October - December (dry/wet, Temp Fahr. Low 40's, High 70's)
  • November 24th - March 3rd (closed)

Rustic Cabins

 

Each cabin site is equipped with:

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire ring
  • Charcoal grill
  • Step Ladder (to lower the shades)
  • A broom (to sweep out the cabin)

Not available in the cabins:

  • Bedding
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Heater

 

Typical Little Basin Campsite

 

Little Basin campsites are nestled among the Pacific Coastal
Redwoods, Douglas Firs and Pine trees, which provide a
canopy effect in the campground area.

Each campsite is equiped with:
  • Picnic Table
  • Fire ring
  • Carcoal grill

 

 

Things todo @ Little Basin

There are many things for the whole family to do at Little Basin, at nearby Big Basin Redwoods State Park, and in the surrounding communities. Check with the caretaker about discounts available to HP/Agilent employees.

ON-SITE (bring your own equipment)

  • Overnight Camping
  • Day-Use Picnicking
  • Activities
  • Fishing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Horseshoes
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Table Tennis
  • Table Soccer
  • Playground Equipment
  • Roller blading on roads
  • Kites in sport field?

POINTS OF INTEREST
50 mile radius:

 

What to Bring to Little Basin?
To help make your stay at Little Basin more enjoyable, it is recommended that you bring the following items:

  • HP or Agilent photo badge (required for check-in)
  • Checkbook (required to buy firewood) and money
  • Flashlight / lantern
  • Citronella Candles (bug repellent candle or incense)
  • Bug Repellent
  • TechNu (Poison Oak soap)
  • Sunscreen
  • First aid kit (1 per site)
  • Pocketknife
  • Lighter or matches
  • Firewood (can be purchased at the site - see below) – paper and kindling to light fire
  • Linens, bedding, sleeping bags, etc.
  • Mattress pad
  • Tent (unless you are in a cabin)
  • Cooking and eating utensils
  • Each person bring personal eating utensils (plates, bowls, cup, knife, fork, etc)
  • Toiletries and towels – transportable to public restroom
  • Charcoal and lighter fluid
  • Cooler and ice – couple large group plus small personal
  • Food, drink and supplies
  • Warm and cold weather clothing (rain gear)
  • Fishing equipment
  • Sports equipment
  • Dish cleaning tub
  • Dish soap and rag (wash and dry)
  • Large water container for group (5-10 gal)
  • Trash bags
  • Hiking gear (shoes, socks, hat, sunglasses, pack, stick, water container)
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Walkie Talkies
  • Games – Settlers of Cataan, Scrabble, card games, etc.
  • Sports equipment – baseball glove, football, volleyball, Frisbee, etc.

Firewood can be purchased from the Little Basin Operations Center for $7.50/box - payable by CHECK ONLY.
Firewood purchase hours: Sunday - Thursday 3-5PM, Friday - Saturday 5-7PM.

Charcoal, ice, bug repellent and other camping supplies are not available on the site.

What NOT to Bring:
In an effort to keep Little Basin safe and a pleasurable experience for all, please do not bring:

  • Pets
  • Firearms
  • Bow and Arrows
  • Chain Saws
  • Fireworks
  • Illegal Drugs
  • Off-Road Vehicles