Blast into the Past at Roaring Camp Railroads

Awesome steam train railroad ride, stunning redwood forests, and a journey back to the past!

$24.95/child admission; $39.95/adult admission
More than 500 Miles from you
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Description

CHOO CHOO! Calling everyone all aboard to an adventure through the trees at Roaring Camp Railroads. This super interactive train ride is fun for all ages! Travel back to the past as you enter the town of Roaring Camp. Listen as the conductor narrates the history of this railroad town and forests as you sit and watch the 100-year-old steam engine steam through the tracks. Follow along as you climb towards to the summit of Bear Mountain while the kids look in wonder at the world around them! Get your conductor crew ready and head out to a railroad train ride that puts you so deep in mother nature that you can literally touch it. Seriously, touch the redwoods and take plenty of pictures! Don't forget to get your passport stamped as you go through the town. There could always be a new sheriff in town!

Perfect for

For two

For families with kids

For parents and grownups

Outdoorsy

Chill

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Itinerary

Enter the blast from the past Roaring Camp Railroads town
Go to the Train Depot and climb aboard the steam engine train
Ride along the mountains while hearing the history of the town
Take pictures of the steam as it bellows through the track
Watch the wildlife as you continue climbing upwards
Touch the redwoods and marvel at the beauty
Have a train whistling contest between the family
Stop at the General Store for souvenirs
Loop back around just in time to get your passport stamped for a job well done

Location & Hours

5401 Graham Hill Rd Felton, CA 95018

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Working Hours

Mon9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tue9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wed9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thu9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Packing List

food
drinks
comfortable shoes
light jacket

4.6 ● Google reviews

This was a superb experience through the redwood forest in Santa Cruz county. If you are in the area and you have never done this, I highly recommend it. It is well worth the price. Make sure you make a reservation online. We made a reservation for the last train of the day. We did the redwood train and not the one that goes to the Santa Cruz boardwalk which looked amazing as well as we Saw that train pulling into the depot as our train was ending its tour. It was a really cool experience waving at all the folks on the other train coming in from the boardwalk. I think we will definitely try that one next time. The last train of the day was nicer as the park was not as busy. We also went during the weekday which helped. The history the conductor narrates and talks to you throughout the entire ride is really great. The history is just amazing. He played the violin when we stopped for our 10 minute break in the forest while the engineer checked the engine. The switchbacks on the railway were amazing. You can also see an old trestle that had burned down many years before. It was crazy to see that the train used to do such a tight hairpin turn on it. It was just so peaceful and beautiful. The train is in its 60th year though the redwoods. It is on a 99-year lease. I hope it stays in place far past 99 years. Such a superb and amazing experience. Highly recommend!

This was our second visit. Last time we drove here and took the Forest Train, and it was awesome! A 90 minute round trip up into the mountains where the train uses switchbacks to gain elevation with a 15 minute stop at the top for photos and stretching. This time, we took the Beach Train from Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back. A 45 minute ride each way with a one hour layover at Roaring Camp, where you can eat, shop, listen to music, pan for gold, watch the trains switch, and check out the camp. Entry to Roaring Camp is free but train rides aren't. Check their website for schedules and prices. I highly recommend a visit!

This place is absolutely gorgeous! The train ride was an amazing experience. There is a small 10-minute break to snap a couple of photos . You get to experience a lovely sight of the redwoods and while listening to a little backstory of the park and railroad. It is located on the state park grounds, which in itself is beautiful. The visitors center is a few steps away . There are beautiful walking trails to visit too. I took my 5 and 2 year old, and they loved every min of it . The trails were flat and safe for them to enjoy and also went crazy for the train!

Super fun train during moonlight train ride. BBQ before hand was pretty good. They are a nice family run place that really makes a nice outing for all. They like to teach all about the steam engine and everything else about the history of trains and logging and the property. Definitely going to the the moonlight ride once a year.

The Moonlight dinner was incredible! I purchased tickets in advanced for a date night. The BBQ dinner was amazing and we even got a slice of apple pie and hot apple cider. The music and staff made the entire evening even more pleasant. Enjoy the day train rides with the family, but the dinner events with your significant other and leave the kids at home (:

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