Calero County Park

Santa Clara County, California · County Park

A 4,471-acre Santa Clara County park in the eastern Santa Cruz Mountains foothills, featuring Calero Reservoir for boating, water skiing, and fishing, plus 18.9 miles of trails through oak woodland and chaparral for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers.

Top trails

• Cottle Trail to Calero Reservoir and Lisa Killough Trail — 8.5 mi loop
• Los Cerritos Trail — 3.6 mi
• Javelina Loop — 8.1 mi loop
• Rancho Canada del Oro and Calero Park Loop — 16.0 mi loop
• Figueroa, Valecito, Pena and Los Cerritos Trail Loop — 5.4 mi loop

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle: $6, Disabled Placard/Plate: $0, Annual Vehicle: $95, Senior Annual (60+): $48, Military Annual: $48, Library Parks: $0.

Parking: The main McKean Road trailhead lot is free and accommodates both cars and horse trailers. The reservoir and boat launch area charges vehicle entry and launch fees; exact amounts are posted at the entrance kiosk.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (408) 535-4070.

Coordinates: 37.1759, -121.7620. Official website.

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