Henry W. Coe State Park covers more than 87,000 acres of mostly undeveloped hills and ridges in southern Santa Clara County. Visitors to the park enjoy exploring 250 miles of trails. Many trails are open to mountain bikers and horseback riders. Backpackers set off into the Orestimba Wilderness. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including mule deer, elk, bobcats, mountain lions, feral pigs, and foxes.
Coe Ranch Campground has 19 sites, each with a picnic table and a firepit with a grill grate. When fire danger is high, campsite fires may be prohibited, but the use of camp stoves would likely still be allowed. The campground has vault toilets, but nearby at the Visitor Center are flush toilets, sinks, and mirrors. Nine of the campsites at Coe Ranch Campground can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. Eight of the sites are designated for tents only. Ramadas are provided for sites without natural shade.
Coe Park has two horse camps and a number of backcountry horse camps. The Headquarters Horsecamp, however, has been closed because of parking congestion around the visitor center area.
The park also has a number of backcountry group camps which require hikes of 2 to 4 miles to reach.
| Coe Ranch Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Coe Ranch Campground Location: | E. Dunne Ave. exit from Hwy. 101 in Morgan Hill, follow E. Dunne 13 miles to park (last 10 miles narrow and winding) |
| Elevation: | 2,660 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Morgan Hill - 13 miles (30 minute drive)
San Jose - 35 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 19 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 and 1 legally towed vehicle (additional vehicles $8 per night) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | California State Parks |
| Henry W. Coe State Park Information: | (408) 779-2728 |
| Reservations for Coe Ranch Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservations are available year-round. Unreserved campsites are available first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 7 months in advance of arrival date. New dates are made available in 1-month blocks on the first of each month. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | RVs - 22 feet
Trailers - 20 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #3, accessible facilities |
| Fees: | $20 per night
Hike & Bike - $5 per person per night |
| Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia: | Henry W. Coe State Park Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Coe Ranch Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, firepit; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Campground Map: | Coe Ranch Campground Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Pine Ridge Ranch buildings, visitor center, miles and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding |
Blue Oak Horse Camp and Coit Camp can be accessed with horse trailers, but there are significant limitations at both sites. A number of backcountry horse camps are found throughout the park. For more detailed information about horse camps in the park see The Pine Ridge Association - Horse Camping at Henry Coe.
or call the park - (408) 779-2728
Henry Coe State Park Campground
Check California State Parks - Henry W. Coe State Park for any campground updates and for a full list of campground regulations.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
