Butano State Park

About Butano State Park

A redwood canyon in the Santa Cruz Mountains with hiking through the groves and ocean views from the ridge. The forest is regrowing after the 2020 fire.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🌿 Nature Center

Camping options

• Tent camping
• RV access
• Remote camping

Entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Hours

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Upcoming events at Butano State Park

• Creek Detectives Family RangersAug 08, 2026
• Creek Detectives Family RangersAug 15, 2026
• Creek Detectives Family RangersAug 22, 2026

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Butano State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Riding helmets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Bike lights

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Nearby state parks

• Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park
• Bean Hollow State Beach
• Año Nuevo State Park
• Pescadero State Beach
• Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Pomponio State Beach