Reservations & Permits

Click here to make a camping, day use, or boating reservation through our website.

Reservation Information

Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance of the departure date and no less than 1 calendar day prior to the date of use. Reservations for weddings and youth organization group campsites may be made up to 1 year in advance and no less than 1 calendar day prior to the date of use.

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Camping

Santa Clara County Parks offers camping at five of our 28 regional parks. We offer tent camping, RV camping, yurts, hike in camp sites and group camping with discounted rates for off season camping.

Annual Passes

Visit Parks all year round with our Annual Vehicle Entrance Pass! Annual passes for vessel launch and Inspections are also available. Click here for information on our various annual passes.

Group Picnic and Wedding Reservations

Have your special day at Santa Clara County Parks! Weddings/Receptions have additional procedures, paperwork, fees and include special amenities that are not available with a regular group reservation. Click Here for more information on our Reservable Picnic Areas and Weddings.

Permits Information

A Permit is required for any activities outside of established Santa Clara County Parks standards, click for more information.
Examples of required permit usage include, but are not limited to - Special Events, Sales of Any Services or Products, Commercial Photography, Filming, Drone Usage, and other park usage outside of Parks Standards.

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Boating

A reservation is recommended for each powered vessel and/or craft on weekends and holidays starting Memorial Day weekend through the end of September for Calero County Park. Our reservoirs are open on a seasonal schedule that may vary due to changing water levels. Make sure you understand our rules and regulations before you travel to a Santa Clara County reservoir.