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Ed R. Levin County Park
Youth Group Camp
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 200
Car Capacity:
Description: Ed R. Levin County Park, located in Milpitas, California, spans 1,558 acres and offers a diverse range of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, picnicking, and hang gliding. The park features a youth group camping area that can accommodate up to 200 individuals, with reservations required. Amenities include potable water, chemical toilets (quantity based on group size), and expansive lawn areas suitable for group activities. Summer temperatures typically range from the 80s to 90s°F, while winter temperatures are in the 50s to 60s°F. The camping fee is $40 per night, plus a $6 nonrefundable reservation fee.
Joseph D. Grant
Woodlands Youth Group Camping
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 200
Car Capacity: 6
Description: Joseph D. Grant County Park, the largest of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas. Activities: Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Fishing.
Youth organizations are eligible for a 50% discount off group camping sites and can may be made up to 1 year in advance before the date of arrival. Must be a valid non-profit organization with a ratio of 1 adult per 10 minors. Must provide their mission statement and a valid tax ID number via email or in writing to receive this discount. Call (408) 355-2201 to make a group camping reservation for a youth organization.
Joseph D. Grant
Canada de Pala Group Site
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 100
Car Capacity: 30
Description: Joseph D. Grant County Park, the largest of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas. Activities: Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Fishing.
Youth organizations are eligible for a 50% discount off group camping sites and can may be made up to 1 year in advance before the date of arrival. Must be a valid non-profit organization with a ratio of 1 adult per 10 minors. Must provide their mission statement and a valid tax ID number via email or in writing to receive this discount. Call (408) 355-2201 to make a group camping reservation for a youth organization.
Joseph D. Grant
Hall's Valley Group Site
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 40
Car Capacity: 4
Description: Joseph D. Grant County Park, the largest of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas. Activities: Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Fishing.
Youth organizations are eligible for a 50% discount off group camping sites and can may be made up to 1 year in advance before the date of arrival. Must be a valid non-profit organization with a ratio of 1 adult per 10 minors. Must provide their mission statement and a valid tax ID number via email or in writing to receive this discount. Call (408) 355-2201 to make a group camping reservation for a youth organization.
Mount Madonna
Arrowhead
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 150
Car Capacity: 25
Description: Mt. Madonna County Park is one of Santa Clara County's most majestic regional park and recreation areas. Each group campsite comes with picnic tables and a BBQ pit and/or fire ring. All Group Camping Customers must check in at entrance upon arrival. The earliest Check-in on day of arrival is 3:00 pm and latest Check-out time on day of departure is 1:00 pm. Groups comprised predominantly of participants under the age of 18 must be chaperoned at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 minors.
Mount Madonna
Huckleberry
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 120
Car Capacity: 15
Description: Mt. Madonna County Park is one of Santa Clara County's most majestic regional park and recreation areas. Each group campsite comes with picnic tables and a BBQ pit and/or fire ring. All Group Camping Customers must check in at entrance upon arrival. The earliest Check-in on day of arrival is 3:00 pm and latest Check-out time on day of departure is 1:00 pm. Groups comprised predominantly of participants under the age of 18 must be chaperoned at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 minors.
Mount Madonna
Manzanita
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 240
Car Capacity: 30
Description: Mt. Madonna County Park is one of Santa Clara County's most majestic regional park and recreation areas. Each group campsite comes with picnic tables and a BBQ pit and/or fire ring. All Group Camping Customers must check in at entrance upon arrival. The earliest Check-in on day of arrival is 3:00 pm and latest Check-out time on day of departure is 1:00 pm. Groups comprised predominantly of participants under the age of 18 must be chaperoned at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 minors.
Mount Madonna
Indian Rock
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Mt. Madonna County Park is one of Santa Clara County's most majestic regional park and recreation areas. Each group campsite comes with picnic tables and a BBQ pit and/or fire ring. All Group Camping Customers must check in at entrance upon arrival. The earliest Check-in on day of arrival is 3:00 pm and latest Check-out time on day of departure is 1:00 pm. Groups comprised predominantly of participants under the age of 18 must be chaperoned at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 minors.
Mount Madonna
Deer Pen
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 10
Description: Mt. Madonna County Park is one of Santa Clara County's most majestic regional park and recreation areas. Each group campsite comes with picnic tables and a BBQ pit and/or fire ring. All Group Camping Customers must check in at entrance upon arrival. The earliest Check-in on day of arrival is 3:00 pm and latest Check-out time on day of departure is 1:00 pm. Groups comprised predominantly of participants under the age of 18 must be chaperoned at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 minors.
Uvas Canyon
Upper Bench
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 10
Description: This lushly wooded park of 1,147 acres is nestled in upper Uvas Canyon on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This mountain park offers hiking, camping, and picnicking opportunities most of the year.
Henry W. Coe State Park
Manzanita Point
Hike In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 50
Car Capacity: 1
Description: Fees Day Use Fees
Coe Ranch Entrance $8
Dowdy Ranch Entrance $8
Hunting Hollow Entrance $6 Senior Rate is $1 less
Camping Fees Drive in campsite $20 per night, which includes 1 vehicle. Additional Vehicle Fee is $8 per night. Senior Rate is $2 less per night.
Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camp $75 per night. 5 vehicles maximum included in fee.
$8 per additional vehicle. Up to 2 vehicles may drive to the campsite, conditions permitting.
Backpacking is $5 per person per night. Hike/Bike (backpack)
Vehicle Fee $8 per night at Coe Ranch and Dowdy Entrances.
Hunting Hollow Entrance is $6 per night. Annual day use passes, such as Golden Poppy, California Explorer, Limited Use Golden Bear, Golden Bear, or Library Pass, are not valid for overnight vehicle fees. Horse Camp $25 per night, which includes 1 vehicle and 2 horses. Additional vehicle fee is $8 per night. Additional horse fee is $5 per night.
Reservations
You may reserve a specific campsite at the Coe Ranch Campground (drive-in), Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, and Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp through ReserveCalifornia or by calling 1-800-444-7275.
Henry W. Coe State Park
Poverty Flat
Hike In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 25
Car Capacity: 1
Description: Fees Day Use Fees
Coe Ranch Entrance $8
Dowdy Ranch Entrance $8
Hunting Hollow Entrance $6 Senior Rate is $1 less
Camping Fees Drive in campsite $20 per night, which includes 1 vehicle. Additional Vehicle Fee is $8 per night. Senior Rate is $2 less per night.
Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camp $75 per night. 5 vehicles maximum included in fee.
$8 per additional vehicle. Up to 2 vehicles may drive to the campsite, conditions permitting.
Backpacking is $5 per person per night. Hike/Bike (backpack)
Vehicle Fee $8 per night at Coe Ranch and Dowdy Entrances.
Hunting Hollow Entrance is $6 per night. Annual day use passes, such as Golden Poppy, California Explorer, Limited Use Golden Bear, Golden Bear, or Library Pass, are not valid for overnight vehicle fees. Horse Camp $25 per night, which includes 1 vehicle and 2 horses. Additional vehicle fee is $8 per night. Additional horse fee is $5 per night.
Reservations
You may reserve a specific campsite at the Coe Ranch Campground (drive-in), Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, and Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp through ReserveCalifornia or by calling 1-800-444-7275.
Black Mountain
Backpack
camp
Hike In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Hike In
Person Capacity: 24
Car Capacity:
Description: Located about 7 miles east of Palo Alto, Black Mountain Backpacking Camp is a 1.75-miles hike from the trailhead off Page Mill Road. For a longer hike, you can select from a number of other parking areas which feed into the same trail system.Black Mountain offers tremendous views of the Bay Area, yet has a remote feel, given the short drive from Palo Alto. The view from the top encompasses the lights of Santa Clara Valley, yet is sufficiently remote from ambient light to allow stargazing. The Backpack Camp is located in the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. From camp, it's a five-minute walk on Monte Bello Road to the summit of Black Mountain, set at an elevation of 2,800 feet.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Camping
CAMPING: There are 4 single campsites and one group site for up to 24 people, all under cover of oak trees. Water must be boiled or filtered. There is a pay phone, but no cell phone reception. There is a chemical toilet. Campfires prohibited.
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear
Group Campsite
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 40
Car Capacity:
Description: Coyote Lake – Harvey Bear Ranch County Park, located east of Gilroy, California, spans 6,695 acres and features a 449-acre lake, offering a variety of recreational activities suitable for scout troops.
Group Campsite: The group site accommodates up to 40 people and is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers. Reservations are required.
Mount Madonna County Park
Multiple Group Camp Sites
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: Varies by site: 50 to 240
Car Capacity: Varies by site: 10 to 30
Description: Located 10 miles west of Gilroy on Highway 152, Mt. Madonna County Park is one of the most majestic of Santa Clara County''s regional park and recreation areas. This 3,688 acre park is dominated by the redwood forest so characteristic of the Santa Cruz Mountain range. To the east, the park overlooks the Santa Clara Valley, to the west, Monterey Bay. As the slopes of Mt. Madonna descend toward the valley, the landscape changes from redwood forest to oak woodland, dense chaparral and grassy meadows. Park visitors may learn about areas where Ohlone Indians hunted and harvested. Hikers and equestrians have access to an extensive 14 mile trail system. The park has an archery range, a one-mile self-guide nature trail, and an amphitheatre which features live music and slide shows on Saturday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The park also features a visitor center where the natural history, geology and cultural history of the park is highlighted.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Archery
Camping
There are approximately 118 walk-in and drive-in family campsites and five youth group campsites at Mt. Madonna County Park.
FAMILY CAMPING: Family sites sites can accommodate up to 8 people, 2 tents and 2 vehicles, reservable on-line at http://www.gooutsideandplay.org/. Family sites include: Tables, Barbecue pit, Food Locker, Drinking water, Restrooms, Coin-operated hot showers
GROUP CAMPING: There are five youth group camping areas, available by reservation only. Youth Groups get a 50% discount.
Indian Rock - up to 50 people (10 cars)
West Deer Pen - up to 50 people (10 cars)
Arrowhead - up to 150 people (25 cars)
Huckleberry - up to 120 people (15 cars)
Manzanita - up to 240 people (30 cars)
Sanborn Skyline State Park
Hike In
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Hike In, Drive In
Person Capacity: 6 for walk in
35 for drive in
Car Capacity: 2
Description: Located between the city of Saratoga and Skyline Blvd., Sanborn County Park lies just east and adjacent to Castle Rock State Park. The park lies on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with redwood forests and mixed forests of coast live oak, madrone, maple, and tan bark oak. Summit Rock, an established rock-climbing venue, offers a panoramic outlook over Saratoga and the South Bay. It lies at the upper limit of the park, but is readily reached from the Skyline Boulevard side. There is also a youth hostel in the park
TRAILS: Sanborn Park has over 15 miles of trails that showcase the geographic features of the park. The park straddles a portion of the San Andreas Fault, and the Sanborn Earthquake Trail (2.5 miles) provides access to a variety of geomorphic features associated with the fault. The park is also features a segment of the regional Bay Area Ridge Trail, which becomes the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail on its way to the Pacific Ocean. At the southeastern corner of Sanborn Park sits Lake Ranch Reservoir, an attractive tiny mountain lake, accessible via either a steep canyon trail at the terminus of Sanborn Road, or by way of a longer, more level, forested trail originating at Black Road.
Activities: Camping, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding
Camping
There are 33 walk-in family campsites and one youth group site. Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. When posted "NO FIRES", only campstoves or gas grills are permitted.
FAMILY CAMPSITES: Most of the 31 walk-in sites are within 1/2 mile of the parking area. Camping is open from the third Saturday in March to the third Saturday in October. Family campsites can accommodate up to six people each and include: Tables, Fire Rings, Running Water, Restrooms with Flush Toilets, Coin-operated Showers
GROUP CAMPING: There is one youth group camp which can accommodate up to 35 campers. It is located about .4 miles from the parking area, at the far end of the campground area. The group must have at least one adult for every 10 youth, and no more than 50% adults.
Toro
YONO
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 200
Car Capacity: 6
Description: Monterey County Park Monterey Badger Flats 50-200 $50
22 tables, 1 BBQ, water spigot, electricity
Quail Meadow 100-500 $70
29 tables, 2 BBQs, water spigot, electricity
Buckeye 100-500 $70
47 tables, 2 BBQs, covered food preparation area, water spigot, electricity
Oak Grove 50-200 $50
16 tables, 1 BBQ, water spigot, electricity
Sycamore 50-200 $50
20 tables, 1 BBQ, water spigot, electricity
Toyo Youth Overnight 20-50
51-100
$35
$60
Tables, BBQ, restroom and shower facilities, kitchen, and fish pond with pier and staging area
Uvas Canyon County Park
Uvas Canyon County Park
Drive In
Santa Clara
Arrival Type: Drive In
Person Capacity: 40
Car Capacity: 2
Description: Located south of San Jose, about nine miles west of Gilroy, Uvas Canyon County Park is nestled in upper Uvas Canyon on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The park has six miles of hiking trails including a one-mile Waterfall Loop that travels along Swanson Creek past many of the park's waterfalls.
Activities: Camping, Hiking. There are 25 family campsites and one youth group campsite at Uvas Canyon County Park.
FAMILY CAMPING: The 25 family campsites are reservable on-line at http://www.gooutsideandplay.org/. Family sites can accommodate up to 8 people, 2 tents and 2 vehicles. Family sites include:
Tables
Barbecue pits
Drinking water
Restrooms
Coin-operated hot showers
GROUP CAMPING: There is one youth group camping area, Upper Bench, available by reservation only. It can accommodate 40 people.
FEES: There is a $6 nonrefundable reservation fee, plus the following:
Family sites are $24 per night.
Group sites are $40 per night.
Reservations and Contact Information
Group Campsite reservations may be made by calling the Santa Clara County Parks reservation office at (408) 355-2201. Family campsites may be reserved by phone or on line at http://www.gooutsideandplay.org/.
For further information call the park office at (408) 779-9232.