Uvas Canyon County Park
Uvas Canyon County Park guide map
Welcome to Uvas Canyon County Park. This lushly wooded park of 1,147 acres is nestled in upper Uvas Canyon on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This mountain park offers hiking, camping, and picnicking opportunities most of the year.
Vehicle entrance reservations are required for day use and annual pass holders seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. While visiting, confirmation of your purchase must be printed and placed on your dashboard. For more information, see "Hours and fees" below.
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Park office: (408) 779-9232
Hours and fees
For up-to-date trail closures, please call the trail hotline at (408) 355-2200 and press 3.
Required: a pre-paid vehicle day pass
The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. until sunset, and the trails open at sunrise. A pre-paid vehicle entry pass is required for day use seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. All annual pass holders must make a day pass reservation.
All guests for group picnic reservations require a pre-paid vehicle entry pass per vehicle.
To purchase a pre-paid vehicle entry pass or make a reservation, call (408) 355-2201 or visit Go Outside and Play. While visiting, a confirmation of your purchase must be printed and placed on your dashboard.
Reserve Uvas Vehicle Day Pass
Access fee information here: Park fees
Learn about our park
Outdoor enthusiasts will find Uvas Canyon Park has much to offer. The park features 7 miles of hiking trails, including a one-mile Waterfall Loop that winds along Swanson Creek, showcasing many of the park's waterfalls. A pamphlet available at the trailhead and ranger’s office provides information about the flora of Uvas Canyon along this self-guided interpretive trail.
The park has individual picnic sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, the Black Oak Group Picnic Area can be reserved for groups of up to 75 people. The campground has 25 individual campsites and a shower building with hot water. Reservations are highly recommended. The Upper Bench Group Camping Area is reservable for up to 50 people. Swimming is not permitted in any of the Santa Clara County parks.
In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (‘ADA”), the Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its programs, services, or activities. The Department will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disability have an equal opportunity to enjoy our programs, services, facilities, and activities. If you need assistance with an ADA request, please contact our ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
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