Coyote Lake
Lakeview Campground

Coyote Lake, Santa Clara County, California
Coyote Lake, Santa Clara County, California

Coyote Lake
Lakeview Campground


Lakeview Campground at Coyote Lake

Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park spreads over nearly 7,000 acres in the hills east of Gilroy. Visitors to the park enjoy 450-acre Coyote Lake for boating, waterskiing, and fishing. The lake is known for its black bass as well as bluegill, crappie, and Eurasian carp. Wildlife abounds in the area with sightings of deer, turkeys, and a wide variety of birds common. Mountain bikers, hikers, and horseback riders enjoy miles of trails. No swimming is permitted in the lake.

Lakeview Campground has 73 sites for RVs, trailers, and tents along the southwestern side of the lake. Of those sites, 18 have water and electric hook-ups. Campsites are among widely scattered oaks in open grassy areas beside the lake. Campsites lack privacy.

Note: There are entry and launch reservation fees for watercraft along with inspection fees. See Santa Clara County Park Fees. The lake is closed to all boating from mid-October to mid-April.

Lakeview Campground also has a Group Campsite.

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Campground Basics
Location: Coyote Reservoir Rd., (take the Leavesley Rd. exit off Hwy. 101 in Gilroy)
Elevation: 800 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Gilroy - 8 miles
San Jose - 35 miles
Camping season: Open year-round, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 73
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 per campsite
Pets: On leash, attended, maximum of 2
Operated by Santa Clara County Parks
Coyote Lake Park Office: (408) 842-7800

Reservations
Reservations Required: Reservations are available year-round. A maximum of 2 campsites may be reserved by any one person
Reservation Window: Reservations can be made from 1 day up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 30 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: #69, accessible parking and facilities
Fees: Standard sites - $34 per night
RV hook-up sites - $44
(25% discount on all sites November through February)
Reservations: Coyote Lake Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 3:00 PM, 1:00 PM

Lakeview Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker, fire ring
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: Free showers
Dump Station: Yes
Campground Map: Lakeview Campground Map
Nearby attractions: Explore the Visitor Center. Make use of the boat launch ramps. Set out on trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

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Coyote Lake Group Camp, santa Clara County, CA

Coyote Lake Group Campsite

Lakeview Campground Group Campsite

Lakeview Campground's group site has space for up to 40 people and 9 vehicles. 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. Each of the group campsites has a picnic table and a BBQ pit and/or fire ring. Youth groups must be chaperoned by at least 1 adult for every 10 children.

Qualifying Youth Groups can receive a 50% discount. See Group Camping.
Fees: $140 per night
Reservations: Coyote Lake Group Campsite Reservations




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Coyote Lake Area Attractions

Campers at Lakeview Campground can take advantage of all of Coyote Lake's attractions as well as those around nearby Gilroy.



Key Coyote Lake Regulations

  1. Fires are only permitted in provided fire rings or BBQs.
  2. Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Campers should arrive before 10:00 PM.
  3. Dogs/Pets: Maximum of 2, on leash, always attended, confined to tent or vehicle at night

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate