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Coe Ranch Campground
at Henry W. Coe State Park
9000 East Dunne Avenue • Morgan Hill, CA 95037 • (408) 779-2728
Henry W. Coe State Park is the largest state park in Northern California, with over 87,000 acres of wild open
spaces. The Coe Ranch Campground consists of 20 drive-in sites, located on top of Pine Ridge at 2,600 feet.
Some campsites offer many beautiful panoramic views; others are beneath shady oaks. Sites not located
beneath trees have shade ramadas. Reservations are strongly advised on weekends.
CAMPING: The narrow and winding road to the
park may not be suitable for large motor vehicles.
About half of the Coe Ranch Campground will
accommodate motor homes up to 25 feet long
and trailers up to 20 feet long. Considered
primitive, the campground has piped water and
nearby vault toilets, but no showers or hookups.
season, wood campfires and charcoal may be
banned—check with park staff. You may use your
own barbecue, but dump the ashes into a fire
ring. Due to the fire danger, fires are prohibited
in the backcountry. Gathering wood in the park
is not allowed. Purchase firewood at the visitor
center.
PARK FEES are due and payable upon entry into
the park. Use the self-registration system if the
visitor center is closed.
DOGS must be kept on a leash no longer than six
feet and under supervision at all times. They are
not allowed on the dirt roads and backcountry
trails, except for the Live Oak Trail, which starts
at the visitor center and ends .4 miles away
at the overflow entrance parking lot. Dogs are
allowed within the campground and along paved
roads. Please clean up after your pets. They must
be confined to a vehicle or tent at night.
OCCUPANCY: Eight people are allowed per
family campsite. Reservation fees include one
vehicle and one legally towed-in vehicle. Extra
vehicles will be charged a fee.
VEHICLE PARKING: Vehicles may only be
parked in the assigned campsite. They must
remain on the pavement and must not extend
into the roadway beyond the campsite number
or limit line. Standard campsites that can
accommodate an RV can fit more than one car per
site. Tent-only sites can fit only one car. Please
register all vehicles for your campsite at the
entrance station before parking.
CAMPSITES: Ropes or lines may not be attached
to any plant, fence or park structure. Tents and
other equipment must be confined to the space
assigned. Tents are not allowed on paved areas.
CHECK-OUT TIME is noon. Please vacate your
site by that time. Check-in is 2 p.m.
QUIET HOURS are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone,
please do not disturb other campers.
GENERATORS may only be operated between
the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
PROTECTION OF NATURAL FEATURES: All
plants, animals, rocks and other natural features
are protected and must not be collected, defaced
or damaged.
FISHING is permitted in accordance with state
regulations, and a fishing information handout is
available at the visitor center.
MOTOR VEHICLES are restricted to the entry
roads and parking areas. The park’s dirt roads and
trails are closed to motor vehicles.
HIKING: Most people come to Henry W. Coe
State Park to hike over 250 miles of dirt roads
and trails. The steep roads and trails can test
the endurance of even experienced hikers,
so be sure to pack plenty of water and food,
and carry a map with you. If you hike alone, let
someone know where you are going and when
you expect to return.
BICYCLING: Bikes are not allowed in the
wilderness area, and cross-country bicycling is
prohibited. Many roads and trails are extremely
steep and dangerous for bike riders. Some
trails are closed to bikes. You should be in top
physical condition
HAZARDS TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID
and expect to walk
your bike in many
areas. Few trails
are suitable for
beginners. Bikes
are not allowed
in the Orestimba
Tick
Poison Oak
Rattlesnake
Wilderness Area.
NOISE: Radios and other sound-producing
devices must not be audible beyond the
immediate campsite, regardless of day or night.
All amplified music must be off by 10 p.m.
CAMPERS UNDER 18
must be accompanied
by an adult or have
written permission
from a parent or
guardian to camp
overnight.
FIRES are allowed
in the fire rings
provided. During fire
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CAMPING RESERVATIONS: You may make camping reservations by calling (800) 444-7275
(TTY 800-274-7275). To make online reservations, visit our website at www.parks.ca.gov.
ALTERNATE FORMAT: This publication is available in alternate formats by contacting the
California State Parks at (800) 777-0369 or 711, TTY relay service.
Certain designated trails close to headquarters
are also off limits to bikes. Bicyclists should
yield the right of way to hikers and horseback
riders. The speed limit is 15 mph. Slow down
on narrow trails as safety requires. The park has
about 64,000 acres open to mountain bikes and
is one of the most bike-friendly parks in the
Bay Area. Please keep it that way and ride your
bike in a responsible, safe manner.
Poison Oak is common in some areas of the
park. Avoid poison oak by hiking on the wide
backcountry roads rather than on the trails. Learn
to identify and avoid poison oak in all its forms.
SWIMMING: You will have to hike at least five
miles to reach areas suitable for swimming. The
best swimming holes are in the creeks in the
spring. By summer, most of the creeks are dry,
except for a few year-round water holes. The
most popular swimming spot is China Hole,
but the hike there and back is a very strenuous
10-mile trip with 1,500 feet of elevation gain.
Diving is prohibited in California State Parks.
Wild pigs are seen occasionally in the park, but
are not usually aggressive and will avoid humans.
If you encounter a group of wild pigs, make your
presence known by yelling and waving your hands.
HAZARDS: Be aware and prepared for hazards in
the park such as ticks, poison oak, rattlesnakes,
wild pigs, mountain lions, winter storms and
physical exhaustion.
Winter storms can cause creeks to swell and
become impassable. Carry extra food, and be
prepared to be stuck on the wrong side of a creek
after a storm. Creeks have no bridges.
Ticks can carry Lyme disease. To prevent Lyme
disease, wear a long-sleeved shirt and long
pants, and tuck in your clothing. Apply a tick
repellent to clothing. Check for ticks periodically
and remove ticks before they bite.
Exhaustion is the most common problem that
hikers encounter in the park. The terrain in the
park can be challenging. Heat exhaustion and heat
stroke are very real dangers. Carry lots of water,
carefully choose your route, know your physical
limits and use common sense to avoid exhaustion.
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Mountain lions live in the park but are rarely seen.
Be aware of your surroundings. If you encounter a
mountain lion, stand—don’t run—and make yourself
look big. The lion will probably run away. Keep
children close to camp and under supervision.
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Rattlesnakes are not aggressive—if you do not
bother them, they will not bother you! Do not
attempt to pick up a rattlesnake. All wildlife in the
park, including rattlesnakes, belong to the natural
environment and are protected by law.
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