Sanborn Skyline State Park
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.
Information website: https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/sanborn-county-park
Map Link (beta): https://www.google.com/maps?q=37.235352,-122.06272
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