Henry W. Coe State Park
Also known as Coe SP, Coe State Park, Henry Coe State Park, Henry W. Coe SP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(408) 779-2728
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Henry W. Coe State Park is a 87,103-acre park in Santa Clara County, about 6 miles northeast of Morgan Hill.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
The Coe Ranch and Hunting Hollow entrances are always open, 365 days a year including holidays. The Dowdy Ranch Entrance is open seasonally with limited hours. For questions, email HenryW.CoeSP@parks.ca.gov More park information can be found at https://coepark.net/
With the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Dowdy Ranch Entrance will be open daily from 8 am until Sunset starting November 1, weather-permitting. If you have any questions, please call the park's visitor center at 408-779-2728 or email us at henryw.coesp@parks.ca.gov. Dowdy Ranch Entrance is located northeast of Hollister off of Highway 152. The Dowdy Ranch Entrance is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm until October 31. Starting November 1, it will be open from 8 am until Sunset, weather-permitting. Dowdy Ranch Visitor Center
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use | $8 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use: $8.00
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
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only at the Coe Ranch Entrance in the Coe Ranch Campground, paved areas, and the ½-mile Live Oak Trail that connects the visitor center to the Entrance Parking Lot. If camping in the Coe Ranch Campground, dogs must be with you in your tent or vehicle at night. Dogs not allowed anywhere else inside the park, which includes the Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, Hunting Hollow Entrance, and Dowdy Entrance.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
- Camping
Camping Fees
Drive in campsite $20 per night, which includes 1 vehicle. Additional Vehicle Fee is $8 per night.
Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camp $75 per night. 5 vehicles maximum included in fee. $8 per additional vehicle. Up to 2 vehicles may drive to the campsite, conditions permitting.
You may reserve a specific campsite at the Coe Ranch Campground (drive-in), Manzanita Point Hike-In Group Camps, Poverty Flat Hike-In Group Camp, and Blue Oak Equestrian/Hike-In Group Camp through ReserveCalifornia or by calling 1-800-444-7275.
Coe Ranch Campground
When is the latest time I may check in to my campsite if I have a reservation at the Coe Ranch Campground?
You may check in any time until 12 pm the day following your check-in date. There is no gate that closes at the Coe Ranch Campground. If you reserved more than one night in a row and plan to arrive after 12 pm the day following your check-in date, please contact the park office at (408) 779-2728 or email HenryW.CoeSP@parks.ca.gov to let them know you will be late. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of your campsite. For more detailed reservation policy information, please refer to this page: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1029
Read more from the park
Overnight facilities: En route Campsites, Tent Camping, Group Campsites, Hike-and-Bike Campsites, Remote Camping, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsWildlife viewing and birdingGeocachingHikingBikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- 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
Henry W. Coe is the largest state park in northern California, with over 80,000 acres of wild open space. The terrain is rugged, and varied, making the park a natural for backpacking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The main park is located off 101 Avenue near Morgan Hill. Exit 101 at East Dunne Ave and drive east for 13 miles, mostly on a winding park road. Phone (408) 779-2728 or (831) 623-4526 for more information.
Camping
Coe Ranch Campground: One designated accessible campsite, #3, is available. Assistance may be needed navigating the campsite and route to the nearby vault restroom.
Picnic Area
Bell Station Day Use Area: Located off Highway 152 a few miles east of Casa de Fruta, this trailhead area includes generally accessible picnic tables, parking, and vault restroom. Routes of travel between these facilities are paved and generally accessible.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4100 E Dunne Road
Morgan Hill, CA 95036 - Nearest town
- Morgan Hill — about 6 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.1880, -121.5480
- Phone
- (408) 779-2728
- henryw.coesp@parks.ca.gov
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
13-miles east of Morgan Hill on East Dunne Avenue. From Highway 101 in Morgan Hill (1/2 hour south of San Jose), take the East Dunne Avenue exit and go east past Anderson Lake to the end of the county road to the park headquarters. The road to the park beyond Anderson Lake is 10 miles of narrow winding road. The trip will take about 30 minutes.
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)
“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