Wilder Ranch

California · State Park

Wilder Ranch State Park offers stunning coastal views, diverse wildlife, and miles of hiking and biking trails. It's a perfect spot for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Campgrounds

• Wilder Ranch Horse Camp — Open (checked 2026-08-01) · first come, first served · Open year round; call the park for access to the Dimeo Lane staging area · 6 sites

Top trails

• Old Cove Landing Trail — 2.4 mi loop
• Wilder Ridge Loop — 6.7 mi loop
• Pacific to Redwoods Loop — 11.9 mi

Visiting

Fees — Vehicle Day Use: $10, Senior Vehicle Day Use (62+): $9, Bus (10–24 Passengers): $50, Bus (25+ Passengers): $100.

Parking: Day-use vehicle fee is $10; seniors (age 62+) pay $9. Bus parking is $50 for 10–24 passengers or $100 for 25+ passengers; payment is via LAZ pay-by-phone and entry is subject to lot availability.. No dogs. Phone: (831) 423-9703.

Top spots

• Wilder Ranch Cultural Preserve — POI
• Fern Grotto Beach — POI
• Wilder Beach — POI
• Three Mile Beach — POI
• Strawberry Beach — POI
• Sand Plant Beach — POI
• Four Mile Beach — POI

Coordinates: 36.9608, -122.0834. Official website.

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