Park opening hours in Hollister, California

The Visitor Center at 7800 Cienega Road in Hollister, California is a local government office and travel agency. The center operates the Red Sticker Operation, open from October 1 through May 31 and closed from June 1 through September 31. Visitors can enjoy the center 365 days a year, with vehicle operation and day use permitted from sunrise to sunset. Day use fees are $5 per vehicle, while camping fees are $10 per vehicle per night. Dogs are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas, as well as in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch. Campsites in the Lower Ranch and Upper Ranch Campgrounds are first-come, first-serve based on availability and are currently non-reservable online. The only reservable sites are the 2 remote campsites in Hudner Ranch and the ADA campsites in Lower Ranch. The park is closed when wet due to its unique slick and sticky Adobe clay soil.