Pacheco State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(209) 826-1197
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Due to construction, water is not available in the day use area of the park until further notice.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Merced County, about 18 miles southwest of Gustine, Pacheco State Park covers about 6,940 acres.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
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. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Year Round Day Use 8:00am to Sunset
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 | $10 |
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: $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
No dogs
Are dogs allowed? NOTE: No Dogs allowed on the trails
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Primitive Horse Camping: There are no facilities for camping except for special events. There is no potable water for human consumption at this time but there is water in the park's several lakes for horses. Camping is available at nearby San Luis State Recreation Area.
Overnight facilities: Remote Camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent 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
Nestled in the foothills 20 miles east of Gilroy, Pacheco State Park offers explosions of colorful wildflowers, incredible vistas from rolling hills, and secluded meadows. Although the total park area is 6,890 acres, only the western 2,600 acres are open for public use. Phone (209) 826-1197 for more information.
Other Information
Accessible parking and vault restrooms are available in the day use parking lot.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 38787 Dinosaur Point Road
Holllister, CA 95023 - Nearest town
- Gustine — about 18 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.0632, -121.2055
- Phone
- (209) 826-1197
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
24 miles west of Los Banos and 20 miles east of Gilroy on Dinosaur Point Road off of Highway 152. The park is located along the scenic, historic Pacheco Pass; on the west side of San Luis Reservoir, east of Hollister. Address: 38787 Dinosaur Point Road, Hollister, CA 95023
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