Aptos Creek Road & Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA

831-763-7063

Open daily sunrise to sunset, year round.

Map to Park

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$7.00 day use fee
Camping $5.00 per person per night.

The park offers 10,000 acres of rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. The site of logging operations until the 1920s, visitors can still find evidence of logging operations, mill sites and trestles in the park. The land was purchased by the Marks family in the 1950s, and was donated to the state in 1963. There are 30 miles of trails nestled in this second growth forest, which are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, or a leisurely stroll. Horses are allowed on a portion of the fire road and some trails. A number of picnic areas are available with charcoal grills. Dogs are allowed on fire roads only, and must be on leash.

Directions
Use the State Park Drive exit from Hwy 1. Go east on State Park Drive to Soquel Drive. Turn right on Soquel Drive. Go 1 mile to Aptos Creek Road. Turn left on Aptos Creek Road (Aptos Center) into the park.

Camping
Primitive trail camping available, reservations required. See General Info, below, for camping information details.

Accessibility
Due to the rough terrain, there are no accessible facilities.

Climate/Clothing
The weather can vary from cool to hot within a few hours. Layered clothing is advised.

Amenities
Pit toilets
Picnic areas
Food, lodging, and supplies nearby

Educational Activities
Exhibits
Family programs

General Info/Trails
Dogs are allowed on leash on the fire road up to the Porter Picnic area.

More Camping Information Primitive trail camping available--6 campsites, 6 mile intermediate hike one way, 6 people per site. $5 per person, per night. Reservations required. Call 831-763-7073 to reserve. NOTE: Water is not available. You must bring your own water.

JUVENILES (those under 18 years of age), not camping with a parent or legal guardian must have WRITTEN permission to camp in the park. Permission letters must include the name of the park, the name of the juvenile, the dates they may stay and the name, address, phone number and signature of the person's parent or legal guardian. The parent must be reachable at all times during the juvenile's visit. Children 14 years of age and under may not camp without a parent present during the stay.