Pacheco State Park lists an established campground, but the key fact to know before planning a trip is that overnight camping is not generally available to the public. The one documented exception applies to equestrian visitors during special events, reflecting the park's strong orientation toward horses, including a corral at the main parking lot. No potable water is available anywhere in the park. Dogs are restricted to the parking lot on leash. Campers looking for places to camp around Hollister will find more accessible options in the region, including several established sites at Basalt Area Campground - San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area to the east.
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Map & DirectionsPacheco State Park Campground is located in California near Hollister
Directions
Located 24 miles west of Los Banos and 20 miles east of Gilroy on Dinosaur Point Road off of Highway 152. The park is located along the scenic, historic Pacheco Pass; on the west side of San Luis Reservoir, east of Hollister.
Address
38787 Dinosaur Point Road
Hollister, CA 95023
Coordinates
37.06566615 N
121.21844875 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 47 min from San Jose, CA
- 47 min from Salinas, CA
- 57 min from Merced, CA
- 1 hr from Modesto, CA
