Butano
California · State Park
Butano State Park is a serene natural area in California, known for its lush forests, hiking trails, and diverse wildlife. It's a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and offers a peaceful retreat from urban life.
Campgrounds
- Ben Ries Campground — Closed (checked 2026-08-01) · Closed indefinitely since the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire · 21 sites · Drive-in
- Ben Ries Walk-in Campground — Closed (checked 2026-08-01) · Closed indefinitely since the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire · 18 sites · Hike-in
- Butano Trail Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-01) · 8 sites · Primitive · Hike-in
Top trails
- Año Nuevo and Goat Hill Trail Loop — 3.9 mi · 1,071 ft gain · 1h 50m · Loop
- South Butano Trail and Jackson Flats Trail Loop — 4.5 mi · 667 ft gain · 1h 50m · Loop
- Butano Creek Trail Loop via Six Bridges Trail — 4.1 mi · Loop
- Six Bridges Trail to Canyon Trail Loop — 9.1 mi · 1,587 ft gain · 3h 50m · Loop
- Six Bridges Trail to Ben Ries Campground — 2.0 mi · 235 ft gain · 47m · Out & back
More trails here: Butano Trail Camp via Ox Mill, Jackson Flats and Butano Fire Trail, Canyon Trail, Doe Ridge Trail, and Ano Nuevo Trail Loop, Jackson Flats, Butano Fire Road, Olmo Fire Road, and Doe Ridge Loop, Little Butano Creek Trail, Candelabra Trail, Año Nuevo, Goat Hill, and Butano Creek Trail Loop, Jackson Flats Trail, Canyon Trail, Doe Ridge Trail, Goat Hill Trail, Ano Nuevo Trail, Butano Creek Trail, Indian Trail, Six Bridges Trail, Gazos Creek Trail, Ben Reis Campground Trail, Ray Linder Memorial Trail, Mill Ox Trail, Gazos Trail.
Visiting
Fees — Vehicle: $10, Senior (age 62+): $9, Bus (10–24 Passengers): $50, Bus (25+ Passengers): $100.
Parking: Day-use parking is available at the main picnic area near the entrance station; the exact fee amount is not published on the official page and should be confirmed directly with the park.. Phone: (650) 879-2040.
Top spots
- Little Butano Creek — POI
- Año Nuevo Viewpoint — POI
Coordinates: 37.2128, -122.3054. Official website.
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