Chino Hills State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
- Entrance fee
- $3 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(951) 780-6222
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 14,058 acres, Chino Hills State Park lies in Orange County, in Chino Hills.
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 1 – Mar 31 |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 |
Official wording
October - March: 8am-5pm 7 Days a Week April - September: 8am-7pm 7 Days a Week
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Hourly Parking | $3 |
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Hourly Parking: $3.00 • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: park trails; chino hills state park; any other locations.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only on paved roads and in campgrounds. Dogs not allowed on park trails. Dogs - Dogs are not allowed at Chino Hills State Park except at Bane Canyon Road, the Rolling M Ranch day use area, the Rolling M. Pets must not be left alone at any time. Dogs are not allowed at any other locations. No Dogs on dirt trails.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
- Disabled Discount Pass (1/2 price day use and camping)**
Dogs - Dogs are not allowed at Chino Hills State Park except at Bane Canyon Road, the Rolling M Ranch day use area, the Rolling M. Ranch Campgrounds, and day use areas at the Discovery Center. They must be on leash at all times and are not allowed in the backcountry or on trails. Pets must not be left alone at any time. Dogs are not allowed at any other locations.
When gates are locked, there is no vehicle access into or out of the campground unless special arrangements are made by calling 909-597-7619 7 days a week 8:30 am- 4:30 pm or 951-940-5600 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Information regarding the gate closure is available at the park and online at the State Park website. While some campers may be inconvenienced by the nightly closure, an extra level of security is provided by eliminating vehicles driving in the park that are not associated with campers. Not having these vehicles in the park at night reduces the hazard to children and pedestrians, reduces noise, vandalism, and reduces opportunities for theft of camping gear.
Read more from the park
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Remote Camping, RV Access
Max trailer: 28 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 28 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
PicnickingHistoric sites and toursRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Chino Hills State Park, a premier natural open-space area in the hills of Santa Ana Canyon near Riverside, is a critical link in the Puente-Chino Hills biological corridor. It encompasses stands of oaks, sycamores and rolling, grassy hills that stretch nearly 31 miles, from the Santa Ana Mountains to the Whittier Hills. You can access the park and the trails from the Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center located at 4500 Carbon Canyon Road in the city of Brea or at 4721 Sapphire Road off of Soquel Canyon Parkway via Route 71 in the city of Chino Hills. Call (951) 780-6222 or (714) 524-2471 for more information.
Camping
Located in the Rolling M Ranch area, the campground has two designated accessible campsites (#15, #16). The combination restroom/shower building in the center of the campground is designated accessible. Routes to the restroom are generally accessible.
Read more from the park
Picnic Area
Just east of the Discovery Center and adjacent to the Native Plant Nursery, two picnic ramada's are accessible. Accessible parking is nearby. Accessible restrooms are available at the Discovery Center.
Trails
The Native Plant Trail is approximately 200 feet in length and is designated accessible. The trail begins near the campground kiosk/pay station and connects into the historic barn multi-use trail. Designated accessible parking is near the campground kiosk and near the historic cattle chute and scale.
Exhibits/Programs
The Discovery Center is accessible. Parking, routes, and restrooms are accessible.
Other Information
An accessible horse-mounting platform is available in the Rolling M Ranch area.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4721 Sapphire Road
Chino Hills, CA 91709 - Nearest town
- Chino Hills
- Coordinates
- 33.9545, -117.7024
- Phone
- (951) 780-6222
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located 10 miles northwest of Corona. Take the 91-Freeway to Highway 71-North, turn left at Soquel Canyon. Proceed to Elinvar and turn left. Elinvar merges into Sapphire on the left, the park entrance is located on the right. 4721 Sapphire Road; Chino Hills, CA 91709 Discovery Center at Brea: 4500 Carbon Canyon; Brea, CA 92823
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Bane Canyon Chino Hills State Park.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Blervis
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology