Group Picnic and Wedding Reservation Information

Reservations, registrations and purchases can be made 3 ways

Online:
gooutsideandplay.org
By Phone:
Call the reservations office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm except holidays.
Phone: (408) 355-2201
Fax: (408) 355-2290 (Requests for information only)
Walk-in:
Stop by the reservations office located at the Santa Clara County Parks Administration Office
5965 Silver Creek Valley Road, San Jose, CA 95138 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm except holidays.

Click here to plan your Wedding and Reception

Follow the instructions below to see a quick view of availability.

Reservations may be made up to 6 months to the departure date.

Select the "Picnicking" button toward the top of the page.
Select the requested Park under the "Which Park?" list.
Select the Date under "Which Day?"
Click on “Show Available Areas”. This will show a list of available sites for the date selected.
Please note, this list shows real time availability. Additional sites will be released when available.
Select "Reserve" on one of the available sites from the list to see pictures and more information about the selected site.
There is also a site specific availability calendar on the bottom right side of the site description page.
Select "Add to Order" to reserve the selected site for the listed date.

*Always be sure to verify the requested dates when making your reservations.

General Rules

General Regulations

All Customers must check in at entrance upon arrival. For Camping the earliest Check-in on day of arrival is 3:00 pm and latest Check-out time on day of departure is 1:00 pm for all sites except YURTS which have a 12:00 pm check out.
Every improved campsite comes with a picnic table/s and BBQ pit or fire ring. No Fires are permitted on the ground. No wood gathering is permitted. Fires in BBQ pits must be kept beneath the grate. Please allow fires in BBQ pits and rings to burn out (water will damage the grill and pit). Open fires and the use of charcoal briquettes may be restricted or prohibited due to fire danger levels during the summer season. You may wish to have an alternate method of cooking available. Camp stoves and similar devices with a controlled enclosed flame would be allowed. Please read all posted signs upon check in. Some parks may have wood bundles for purchase. Call the park prior to arrival to check if wood is currently available.
Many camp sites have food lockers and there is a water faucet every 3-5 sites.
Joseph D. Grant, Mt Madonna, Sanborn, Uvas Canyon and Coyote Lake campgrounds have shower facilities. These are on timers and are free.
Parks are open from 8:00 am to sunset. The entrance gates at Grant, Sanborn and Uvas Canyon County Parks are locked at sunset. If you are camping, you must arrive before sunset. At Uvas Canyon Park, you may leave the park after sunset, however arrival and/or re-entry into the park is not possible. At Grant and Sanborn you may be able to make arrangements to enter after sunset by calling the park prior to your arrival date. Parks are closed to non-campers from sunset to 8:00 am
Late arrivals at Coyote Lake and Mt. Madonna need to arrive before 10:00 pm (the start of quiet hours)
Each individual family campsite is limited to no more than eight (8) people except six (6) for walk in sites at Sanborn. Individual family campsite fees include two (2) vehicles at your site (or in the parking area at Sanborn). Group sites at Mt. Madonna and Coyote each have a minimum number of cars that must be paid for at time of reservation and a maximum that is to be paid per car/per night at the park (ask reservations or check with park for current minimums). Dogs/Pets are allowed in all campgrounds. There is a maximum of 2 dogs/pets per site. Dogs/Pets must be on a leash no more than 6 feet long and under the owners control at all times and must be confined to tents or vehicles at night. **NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THE YURT SITES INSIDE OR OUTSIDE.**
Tent camping at Sanborn Park is for the walk-in area only. No tents are allowed in the RV area.
RV's are permitted at Mt. Madonna, Uvas Canyon, Coyote Lake, Grant and Sanborn Parks. VEHICLE LENGTH RESTRICTIONS APPLY, please inquire. RV sites with hook-ups (water & electric) are available at Coyote Lake, Mt. Madonna and Sanborn parks. YOU MAY NOT OCCUPY AN RV SITE WITHOUT AN RV. Dump stations are included in RV site fee when available.
Limit of stay for camping is no more than 14 days in any 45 day period with a maximum of 14 days between Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Radios, playing of instruments and other loud noises are not permitted during quiet hours (10:00 pm to 7:00 am)
Minors are not eligible to reserve a facility or camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Written proof of age may be required. Groups comprised predominantly of participants under the age of eighteen (18) must be chaperoned at a ratio of one adult to ten (10) minors.

Swimming is not allowed in any Santa Clara County Park.

Reservation Rules

Terms and Conditions

THIS RESERVATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DEED OR A GRANT OF EASEMENT BY THE COUNTY. IT IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE AND MAY BE REVOKED AT THE WILL OF THE COUNTY. REVOCATION OR DENIAL BY THE COUNTY SHALL NOT BE WITHOUT CAUSE.

THIS RESERVATION SHALL NOT BECOME VALID UNTIL ALL CONDITIONS STIPULATED HEREIN ARE MET. THE APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A MEANS OF INFORMING ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE USE.

CUSTOMER IS LIMITED SOLELY TO THE PURPOSES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS AS STIPULATED WITHIN THE TERMS OF THIS RESERVATION.

***SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL COUNTY PARKS***

All Fees Are Due and Payable At The Time of Transaction
Use fee: These are the actual fees for using a site.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees will be applied as follows:

31+ days prior planned arrival = 10% cancellation fee
31 - 4 days prior to planned arrival = 25% cancellation fee
Less than 4 days before planned arrival = 100% cancellation fee

Transfer Policy

The first request for a transfer will be made free of charge if made 31+ days prior to the planned arrival date. Any transfer requested request made 30 days or less prior to the arrival date will follow the Cancellation Policy.

Picnic and Camping Reservation Policy

Groups may only reserve a maximum of one picnic site for any one date.*

Groups may only reserve a maximum of TWO Tent/RV camping sites for any date or a maximum of ONE group camping site for any date.

*Certain picnic sites are available to book together - for more information contact [email protected]

Special Reservation Requests

If you have any special requests or activities planned including but not limited to: interactive amusement devices (jump houses), amplified sound, use of generator, prepaid vehicle entry tickets; You will need to contact the Reservation Office at (408) 355-2201 or by emailing [email protected]. A Reservations Agent will provide you with Documentation and an Approved Vendor list if required. There is an additional fee for permitting a jump house or other interactive amusement device. Only 1 device is allowed per reservable area. All applications must be submitted to administration office NO LESS THAN 7 DAYS (more than 5 BUSINESS DAYS) PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. We adhere to a strict NO EXCECPTIONS POLICY. If your paperwork is not received on time your request will be denied.

Boating Reservations

There is an $8 non-refundable/ on-transferable reservation fee per vessel.

There is a vehicle entry fee collected at most parks.

Weddings in the Park

Your Wedding and/or Reception is a distinctive event 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. We want your special day to be perfect! To ensure that everything runs smoothly, please call the reservations office at (408) 355-2201 to make your reservation.

Please Note: Weddings and Receptions at the Sequoia/Peterson Grove in Sanborn Park may be subject to music restrictions from mid-summer through September. Amplified music will have to be discontinued at 6:30 pm to accommodate performances by the Shady Shakespeare Theatre Company on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at the adjacent Outdoor Stage. Please contact reservations (408-355-2201) if you have any questions.

Agreements and Regulations

Please review all Rules and bring all paperwork with you to the park on the day of your event.
This Permit does not include Vehicle Entry Fee Charged at the Park.
PLEASE NOTE: As stated/read when you made your reservation, If you have any special requests or activities planned including but not limited to i.e. jumphouse, amplified sound (where allowed), use of generator, prepaid vehicle entry tickets; you will need to contact the Reservation Office at (408)355-2201. A Reservations Agent will provide you with Addendum

Applications and Approved Vendor list if needed. There is an additional fee for permitting a jumphouse or other interactive amusement device. Only one device is allowed per reservable area. All applications must be submitted to administration office NO LESS THAN 7 DAYS (more than 5 BUSINESS DAYS) PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. We adhere to a strict NO EXCECPTIONS POLICY. If your paperwork is not received on time your request will be denied.
Each customer may reserve a MAXIMUM of 2 (two) picnic sites or camping sites for/on any date/s. Check with the Reservations Office, as not all picnic sites are able to be reserved together.
Responsibility of general setup and cleanup of the premises shall be the responsibility of the customer. Buildings* and grounds shall be left free of debris and other refuse pertaining to said use. Any clean-up necessary after an event will be charged to the customer at a rate of $80.00 per staff person, per hour. Clean-up includes placing all chairs and tables back into designated area after event, cleaning kitchen area, including stove and refrigerator, removing all decorations and equipment.
* YURTS –Please Note: YURT customers are responsible for missing or damaged items and any damage to the YURT itself. Including the key, the decking, and the outside amenities including fire ring, picnic table and food locker. Standard fees for staff hours and all materials needed for repair or replacement will be billed to Permittee. NO PETS ALLOWED IN OR AT YURT SITES. A list of rules and check out procedures are posted in each YURT. Future reservations at any Santa Clara County Park may be denied until all fees are paid.

Please note: Glitter and mylar confetti are not allowed. Staples are not to be used on the picnic tables, wood structures or trees.