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Fremont Peak State Park
Doe Flat
Drive In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 25
Description: Fremont Peak State Park, located near San Juan Bautista, California, offers scout troops a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, and stargazing. The park provides family and group campsites equipped with potable water and restrooms. Summer temperatures average in the 70s to 80s°F, while winter temperatures range from the 50s to 60s°F. Camping fees vary; it's advisable to check the official website for current rates. The park features an astronomical observatory with a 30-inch telescope, offering public programs on selected evenings. While the park doesn't specifically mention scout programs, its amenities and activities are well-suited for youth groups.
Activities:Camping, Hiking, Astronomical Observing
GROUP CAMPING: There is one group site at Doe Flat, for 9-50 people and up to 25 cars. Tent camping only. Flush toilets within walking distance.
FAMILY CAMPING: There are 20 primitive sites for up to 8 people each. Six are for RVs or trailers only and can accommodate two cars each. Fourteen are tent-only sites and can accommodate 1 car each.
Sunset SB
Group Site
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 10
Description: A peaceful campground under the pines, picnicking on the beach, and unmatched views of Monterey Bay make Sunset State Beach a favorite year-round destination.
Basic Park Information
CAMPING - Find information about camping rules and regulations on the Camping page.
FEES - There is a $10 vehicle day-use fee. [Regular Sized Auto: $10 (Senior $9, age 62 or older); Bus Parking (10-24 passengers): $50; Bus Parking (25+ passengers): $100]
OCEAN SAFETY - dangerous rip currents, frigid water and deep offshore dropoffs make surfing and swimming hazardous for any but the most experienced surfers.
ALCOHOL is not permitted on the beach or in the day-use area.
DOGS are not permitted on Sunset state beach, except for service animals. Dogs are allowed in the campground on a six-foot maximum leash. Dogs are allowed on leash at nearby Manresa State Beach. For a list of locations you can take your dog in Santa Cruz County, please click here.
HORSES are not permitted on the beach.
FIRES are allowed only in park fire rings.
DRONES are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Non-motorized gliders are allowed at the designated glider-port located across from the South campground.
WESTERN SNOWY PLOVERS use both Sunset and Manresa state beaches and their foredune areas for nesting, rearing of young, and winter habitat. This bird builds its nest directly on the beach sands. Disturbing a posted plover nesting area is a violation of federal law.
Lake San Antonio
YONA
Drive In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 100
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Lake San Antonio Park is Monterey County’s premier freshwater recreation area and features North Shore and South Shore park facilities. Located on the Lake San Antonio River just 20 miles inland from California’s beautiful Central Coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Lake San Antonio offers year-round activities including picnicking, overnight camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, boating, and waterskiing.
The Youth Overnight Area (YONA) at Lake San Antonio is located on the South Shore. The YONA has a capacity of 100 people. Fees are $175 per day. Check-in is between 2:00 and 4:00 PM; check-out is by noon
Royal Oaks
Acorn
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 80
Car Capacity:
Description: Located in North Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park was established in 1966. It is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system. This 122-acre day-use facility is situated in a small valley studded with Coast Live Oaks.
Royal Oaks’ country setting makes it an ideal place for family outings. Royal Oaks Park has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Park facilities include a softball field, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, plus miles of hiking trails. A youth overnight area is available for organized groups.
Royal Oaks
Shady Oak
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 280
Car Capacity:
Description: Located in North Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park was established in 1966. It is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system. This 122-acre day-use facility is situated in a small valley studded with Coast Live Oaks.
Royal Oaks’ country setting makes it an ideal place for family outings. Royal Oaks Park has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Park facilities include a softball field, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, plus miles of hiking trails. A youth overnight area is available for organized groups.
Royal Oaks
Hidden Oak
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 114
Car Capacity:
Description: Located in North Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park was established in 1966. It is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system. This 122-acre day-use facility is situated in a small valley studded with Coast Live Oaks.
Royal Oaks’ country setting makes it an ideal place for family outings. Royal Oaks Park has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Park facilities include a softball field, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, plus miles of hiking trails. A youth overnight area is available for organized groups.
Royal Oaks
Live Oak
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 114
Car Capacity:
Description: Located in North Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park was established in 1966. It is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system. This 122-acre day-use facility is situated in a small valley studded with Coast Live Oaks.
Royal Oaks’ country setting makes it an ideal place for family outings. Royal Oaks Park has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Park facilities include a softball field, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, plus miles of hiking trails. A youth overnight area is available for organized groups.
Royal Oaks
Youth Overnight
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 100
Car Capacity:
Description: Located in North Monterey County, Royal Oaks Park was established in 1966. It is the oldest park in the Monterey County Parks system. This 122-acre day-use facility is situated in a small valley studded with Coast Live Oaks.
Royal Oaks’ country setting makes it an ideal place for family outings. Royal Oaks Park has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Park facilities include a softball field, playground equipment, horseshoe pit, and basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, plus miles of hiking trails. A youth overnight area is available for organized groups.
Toro
Toyo Youth Overnight
Monterey
Arrival Type:
Person Capacity: 100
Car Capacity:
Description: The Youth Overnight Area (YONA) is a perfect outdoor location for youth groups to experience overnight camping; available by reservation only. The camp area rests on an attractive oak-shaded knoll surrounded by hiking trails. Groups larger than one hundred (100) people are required to bring in additional portable restrooms and handwashing stations.
Parking space is limited to six (6) cars at YONA. Buses are not allowed to access the YONA parking lot due to the steep access road and limited parking area. All buses and additional cars must park at the bottom of the hill and campers must walk up the Cougar Ridge Trail to reach YONA. Inflatables are allowed by permit only, with the use of a whisper generator. Alcohol is not permitted.
The site rental includes:
Wooden picnic tables
BBQ pit
Small pond with pier (no swimming)
Volleyball court
Decomposed granite tent pads
Amphitheater with fire ring
Full kitchen
Showers
Electrical outlets
Water
Restrooms
Los Padres National Forest - Ventana Wilderness Area
Hike In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity:
Car Capacity:
Description: Camping in the Ventana Wilderness area of Los Padres National Forest in California offers a rugged, backcountry experience with steep canyons, diverse vegetation including coastal redwoods, and limited access, requiring hikers to reach campsites via trails only; notable features include the Big Sur River, waterfalls, and a range of elevations, while camping is typically primitive with no designated sites, necessitating careful planning and adherence to wilderness regulations regarding fire management and waste disposal.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Family Camp / RV Camping
Drive In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 6
Car Capacity: 2
Description: Located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, Pfeiffer Big Sur park has 1006 acres of redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows, plus open meadows. Wildlife includes black-tail deer, gray squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and birds, such as water ouzels and belted kingfishers. There are 8 miles of hiking trails within the park, and another 210 miles in the adjacent Ventana Wilderness. Big Sur Lodge is located in the park. The lodge has 61 guest rooms, a conference center, and meeting rooms for groups of 10 to 125.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Swimming
CAMPING: There are no open group campsites. There are 189 family sites on the valley floor - some are along Big Sur River and others are in adjacent tree-covered areas. (71 of these sites will be closed until December 31, 2009.) Family campsites are limited to eight people per site and include: Tables, Fire Rings, Running Water, Restrooms with Flush Toilets, Showers
GROUP CAMPING: Groups sites A and B are closed until further notice
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Group Camp A
Hike In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 35
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, Pfeiffer Big Sur park has 1006 acres of redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows, plus open meadows. Big Sur Lodge is located in the park. The lodge has 61 guest rooms, a conference center, and meeting rooms for groups of 10 to 125.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Swimming
CAMPING: There are no open group campsites. There are 189 family sites on the valley floor - some are along Big Sur River and others are in adjacent tree-covered areas. Family campsites are limited to eight people per site and include: Tables, Fire Rings, Running Water, Restrooms with Flush Toilets, Showers
Group Camp A and B ** CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE **
Contact Ranger (BigSur.Admin@parks.ca.gov) for any updates
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Group Camp B
Hike In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 35
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Located 26 miles south of Carmel on Highway 1, Pfeiffer Big Sur park has 1006 acres of redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows, plus open meadows. Big Sur Lodge is located in the park. The lodge has 61 guest rooms, a conference center, and meeting rooms for groups of 10 to 125.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Swimming
CAMPING: There are no open group campsites. There are 189 family sites on the valley floor - some are along Big Sur River and others are in adjacent tree-covered areas. Family campsites are limited to eight people per site and include: Tables, Fire Rings, Running Water, Restrooms with Flush Toilets, Showers
Group Camp A and B ** CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE **
Contact Ranger (BigSur.Admin@parks.ca.gov) for any updates
Royal Oaks
Drive In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity:
Car Capacity: "limited"
Description: Monterey County Park Monterey Acorn 50-80 $40
10 tables;1 BBQ; water; electricity; play equipment
Shady Oak 50-280 $50
35 tables, 1 large BBQ; water and electrical supply, and nearby play equipment.
Hidden Oak 50-114 $40
14 tables, 1 BBQ, water and electricity, play equipment
Live Oak 50-144 $40
18 tables, 2 BBQs, water and electricity
Youth Overnight 20-50
51-100 $35
$60
fire ring/ground stove for bonfires and cooking, restrooms, water source and 4 tables
Ventana Wilderness Area
Ventana Wilderness Area
Hike In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity:
Car Capacity:
Description: You can start at Pfeiffer state park and then hike to Sykes or Terrace Creek backpacking campsites or other backpacking sites in Ventana. You can do 30 miles or maybe 50 mile backpacking in Ventana
Los Padres National Forest Order No. 0507-51-18-05:
... the following act is prohibited ... Camping within 300 feet of the center line of Forest Road No. 22S01 (Nacimiento-Fergusson Road)
Veteran's Park
Group Area 2
Drive In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 100
Car Capacity: Small Lot
Description: Two Group Areas can be reserved for overnight youth groups of up to 100 people. Each has a large double BBQ pit for cooking, tables, and water is available. Restrooms and showers are available, also.
Veteran's Park
Group Area 3
Drive In
Monterey
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 30
Car Capacity: 8
Description: Two Group Areas can be reserved for overnight youth groups of up to 100 people. Each has a large double BBQ pit for cooking, tables, and water is available. Restrooms and showers are available, also.