Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
The Park is currently OPEN.
Please check the hours of operation.Passes Information
Park Facilities
Group Campsites
RV Access
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Drinking Water Available
Current Trail Conditions
| TRAIL CLOSURES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check current weather at the Hollister Hills Weather Station | ||||
| Status | * Closed Trails * | Reason for closure | Estimated to open | |
| Motorcycles/ATVs | ||||
| Adobe Area | OPEN | Walnut Campground closed | Seasonal closure | Fall 2025 |
| Renz Ranch | OPEN* | Tiger Trail closed | Seasonal closure | Summer 2025 |
| Fenceline closed | Storm damage | Spring 2026 | ||
| Granitic Area | OPEN | |||
| 4x4s/ROVs | ||||
| Upper Ranch | OPEN | |||
| Hudner Ranch | OPEN | |||
| Hiking/Cycling | ||||
| Mudstone Ranch | OPEN | |||
| Nature Area | OPEN* | Bird Creek Road at seismic station | Storm damage | Spring 2026 |
CAUTION: Trail conditions can change at any minute. Please be aware of your surroundings and ride at your own risk!
Safety Starts with You
Lower Ranch | Motorcycle & ATV Area
Upper Ranch & Hudner Ranch | Four-Wheeled Vehicles Area (non-ATVs)
Mudstone Ranch | Hiking, Bicycling, & Equestrians
Camping
Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA) is California State Parks’ first SVRA. Located in the Gabilan Mountains, just an hour’s drive south of San Jose, this unique park features over 6,800 acres and nearly 200 miles of trails in scenic and varied terrain. Visitors are drawn to the natural beauty of the park’s oak woodlands, rolling hills, lush canyons, and seasonal creeks with elevations ranging from 660 feet to 2,425 feet. Hollister Hills SVRA offers numerous off-highway vehicle (OHV) opportunities as well as designated hiking, bicycling, and equestrian trails.
The park straddles the San Andreas Fault. The North American tectonic plate (North East side) consists of clay-rich adobe soil with rolling hills covered in grassland and oak woodlands. The Pacific tectonic plate (South West) consists of granitic soil with steeper terrain with pine, sage, and chaparral taking root in the sandy soil. The Pacific and North American tectonic plates have been sliding past each other for 30 million years at a current rate of about 1.5 inches per year.
To read more about the geology, plants and animals of the park visit our natural history site.
To read more about the park's story, visit our cultural history site.
Basic Park Information
Fees: The day use fee for all areas is $5. Camping is $10 per vehicle. Self-pay stations can be found at the Mudstone parking lot and at the Ranger Office at the main park entrance.
Park Hours: Day use is sunrise to sunset. The park is open 365 days a year including holidays.
(*Please note, the Adobe and Renz areas close during wet conditions for public safety and natural resource protection.)
Special Passes: We accept OHV Annual Passes, Distinguished Veteran Passes, and Disabled Discount Passes for entry. The OHV Annual Pass allows for free entry for day use only, while the discounts associated with the other two apply to day use and camping. You can apply for these passes in person at our office or online at reservecalifornia.com.
We do not allow the following passes for entry, but they can be purchased in the office: Golden Bear Pass, Senior Golden Bear Pass, and the California Explorer Pass.
More information about pass eligibility and locations to buy them can be found at the State Parks Passes website.
Events: We offer a variety of ranger-led education activities and special events. View a list of our upcoming events on our events calendar.
Dogs are allowed on a tended leash (leash maximum is 6 feet).
Equestrians are allowed in Mudstone Ranch.
Fireworks are prohibited.
Drones are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Gliders in flight.
Loaded firearms and hunting are not allowed in units of the State Parks System. Possession of loaded firearms or air rifles is prohibited.
e-bicycles Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed to ride at Mudstone Ranch and in the Nature Area. The main California State Parks website has more information on the Department's e-bike policies.