Wilder Ranch State Park

California State Park · Santa Cruz County

Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CountySanta Cruz
CampingDay use only
DirectionsOfficial California State Parks pagePark mapPark Infosheet

About Wilder Ranch State Park

A coastal park just north of Santa Cruz built around early California ranching: a working dairy farm, an 1840 adobe and a Victorian farmhouse. Bluff trails run one way and long climbs into the hills the other.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Entrance fee

$10 per vehicle

Hours

Park Hours: 8am - Sunset

Interpretive Center and Park Store: Due to widespread flooding, the Wilder Ranch Park Store is closed until further notice.

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

Contact

Phone831-423-9703

Address3400 Highway 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Upcoming events at Wilder Ranch State Park

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

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