Butano State Park

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Butano State Park is located in a secluded redwood-filled canyon.

The park features miles of hiking trails, 21 drive-in campsites and 18 walk-in campsites. Restrooms with running water are provided. Drinking water is available at the park in both the campground and in the day use areas. There are no showers.

Guided nature walk and weekend campfire programs are offered during the summer.

Dogs are permitted in the campground and in developed areas, providing they are controlled with a leash of no more than six feet at all times. Dogs are not permitted on the trails.

www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=536
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butano_State_Park
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Coordinates:   37°12'24"N   122°18'9"W

Comments

  • This park really blew me away. I'm a Bay Area native and live in Santa Cruz with plenty of redwoods. Butano though has something extra special, a hint of unspoilt natural wildernesss found up north near Eureka, but here in the Bay Area. Quite a jem! Visit, but watch out for the Newts!
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