Sequoia Group Campground Septic Feasibility Testing
Summary
SCH Number
2026090493
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Sequoia Group Campground Septic Feasibility Testing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/11/2026
Document Description
Project consists of geotechnical testing to evaluate for the installation of new septic restrooms at the Sequoia Group Campground at Big Basin Redwoods State Park to support proposed plans to rebuild the group campground. Within the chosen test location, work will use a rotary auger backhoe attachment and/or manual augers to perform preliminary soil evaluations as follows:
•Excavate one (1) 14-ft deep hole for soil profiling;
•Excavate four (4) 4-ft to 7-ft deep holes for limited percolation testing; and
•Backfill test holes with excavated soils and compact.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area (Santa Cruz County)
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Big Basin Way and North Escape Rd.
Zip
95006
State Highways
236
Other Location Info
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource and is included as "Soils and structural engineering tests" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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