Location: County: Santa Clara. Nearest City: San Jose. See map 2.

Campsites, facilities: The park contains individual picnic sites available on a first come, first served basis. The Black Oak Group Picnic Area is available by reservation for groups up to 75 people. The campground has 25 individual campsites available on a first come, first served basis. The Upper Bench Youth Group Camping Area is reservable for non-profit youth groups for up to 40 people.

Reservations, fees: Fees are required for camping and for the use of the group picnic area. Camping fees are posted at the self service fee/information station located at the campground entrance. The Youth Group Campground and Black Oak Group Area may be reserved by calling 1-408-358-3751.

Contact: Phone Uvas Canyon County Park at 1-408-779-9232.

Operating hours, seasons: The park is open year round from 8:00 am to sunset. All non-campers must leave at sunset. The park entrance gate is closed at sunset.

Directions: Uvas Canyon County Park is located at the end of Croy Road in Uvas Canyon. From Highway 101, take Bernal Road west. Turn left on Santa Teresa Boulevard. Travel south three miles and turn right onto Bailey Avenue. Follow Bailey Road 2.3 miles to McKean Road. Turn left onto McKean Road (McKean Road becomes Uvas Road 2.2 miles south of Bailey Road). From Bailey Road travel 6 miles south on McKean/Uvas Road and turn right onto Croy Road. Continue 4.4 miles on Croy Road, through Sveadal, to reach the Park entrance. Sveadal is a private resort belonging to the Swedish American Patriotic League. Please respect their privacy and drive slowly as you pass through Sveadal.

Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.

Trip notes: Uvas Canyon County Park. This lushly wooded park of more than 1,200 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 throughout most of the year. Outdoor enthusiasts will find Uvas Canyon Park has much to offer. The park has seven miles of hiking trails including a one mile Waterfall Loop that travels along Swanson Creek past many of the park's waterfalls. A pamphlet, available at the trailhead and/or ranger's office, highlights the flora of Uvas Canyon along this self-guided interpretive trail. Park visitors may also want to visit nearby Uvas and Chesbro Reservoirs. These reservoirs are open for non-power boating (electric motors permitted) and fishing. No swimming is permitted in any of the Santa Clara County Parks. Enjoy your visit, and return often to experience the many features of Uvas Canyon County Park.

 

 

 

 

 

Where to go Camping

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