SUMMARY PRESENTED BY
Sitting at roughly 2,800 feet in Monte Bello Open Space Preserve, Black Mountain Backpacking Camp gives hikers a low-commitment entry into overnight backpacking. The hike in covers 1.5 miles, though the trail network allows campers to extend mileage on either leg of the trip. Sites are few, and reservation holders sometimes don't show, leaving the camp lightly occupied. Bear boxes and a pit toilet are on-site. At $2 per night, it's one of the more accessible camping near Monte Bello Open Space Preserve options in the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills. Reserve permits in advance through the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and review posted rules before arrival.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlack Mountain Backpacking Camp is located in California near Los Altos Hills
Coordinates
37.31871246 N
122.15399175 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 41 min from San Jose, CA
- 42 min from Santa Cruz, CA
- 54 min from San Francisco, CA
- 1 hr 21 min from Salinas, CA
