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FREMONT PEAK SP, CA

Description

Season for Peak Fees: 05/15 to 09/15

This park features expansive views of Monterey Bay, from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range. Other views include the San Benito Valley, Salinas Valley, and the Santa Lucia Mountains east of Big Sur. Pine and oak woodlands in the park are home to many birds and mammals. There are camping and picnic facilities in the park. The park also features an astronomical observatory with a 30-inch telescope, which is open for public programs on selected evenings.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Site
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking Trails
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
Alerts and Important Information
Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in.

Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP).

  • Fremont State Park is site specific. You will select your site at the time you make your reservation.

  • Access road to Fremont Peak campground is 11 miles, narrow and winding, subject to ice in winter. Overall maximum vehicle length is 25 ft. Clear sky, no moon nights, April through October, park is popular for astronomy, stargazing activity in and around the campground all night!

  • Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park.
  • To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants

    Valley View (Sites 1-13):

  • Sites 1 and 12 are 1st-1st March 1-November 30
  • Sites 2-11 and 13: Reservations available March 1-November 30
  • Sites 1-13: Closed when not on reservations or not 1st-1st
  • Oak Point (Sites 14-25):
  • Sites 14-15 are 1st-1st All Year
  • Sites 16-25: Reservations available All Year
  • Group Camp:
  • Reservations available All Year
  • Getting There:

    From San Juan Bautista and Hwy. 156, take San Juan Canyon Road South for 11 miles, follow the signs to the park entrance station.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    FREMONT PEAK SP

    CA

    Phone Number:

    Information: (831)623-4255