Mount Madonna County Park
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)
Information website: https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/locations/mt-madonna-county-park
Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.00260590000001,-121.7086754
Bookings: https://parks.santaclaracounty.gov/things-do/camp/group-campsites