Fremont Peak State Park
The Park is currently OPEN.
Please check the hours of operation.Park Facilities
Trailer: 25 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: 25 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: 25 Feet
Environmental Campsites
Family Campsites
Group Campsites
Primitive Camping
RV Access
Family Campsites
Group Campsites
Primitive Camping
RV Access
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Drinking Water Available
Virtual Community Meeting for the Proposed Name Restoration of tooyohtak to Fremont Peak State Park
California State Parks is hosting a second public virtual meeting to hear the community’s thoughts on the potential name change of Fremont Peak State Park to tooyohtak.
This meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24th from 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm. Please register for the meeting; park staff will email you a meeting link prior to the event.
You can read more here about Fremont Peak's history, its various names, and other considerations for changing the name of this park unit.
Additionally, please share your input on the renaming of Fremont Peak State Park by completing this public survey.
For more information about the public meeting, contact Marcos Vizcaíno by email at Marcos.Vizcaino@parks.ca.gov or phone (831) 638-3387. For feedback about the name restoration, email feedback.diablorange@parks.ca.gov.
As of May 28, 2025, wood and charcoal fires are not allowed due to high fire risk.
Tickets will be issued for people with a campfire, charcoal BBQ, or collecting wood or other materials to burn. Cooking with gas fire pits are allowed but must be monitored at all times.
Tickets will be issued for people with a campfire, charcoal BBQ, or collecting wood or other materials to burn. Cooking with gas fire pits are allowed but must be monitored at all times.
If you have questions about camping, reservations, amenities, they might already be answered in our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have further questions, contact us by email or phone listed in the Contacts section of the main webpage for Fremont Peak State Park.
This park features expansive views of Monterey Bay, from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range. Other views include the San Benito Valley, Salinas Valley, and the Santa Lucia Mountains east of Big Sur. Pine and oak woodlands in the park are home to many birds and mammals. There are camping and picnic facilities in the park. The park also features an astronomical observatory with a 30-inch telescope, which is open for public programs on selected evenings.
Upcoming Events
Location-Directions
10700 San Juan Canyon Rd, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Off of Highway 156, 11-miles south of San Juan Bautista on San Juan Canyon Road.
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable. Layered clothing is advised.
7-Day Forecast
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
Hiking
Park Brochure/Map available online only.
Astronomical Observing
It’s best to arrive before sundown as vehicle headlights after sunset disrupt astronomers’ night vision. Clouds or rain will cancel astronomy programs. Check the link below for program dates.
In general, astronomers are friendly, outgoing, and happy to allow you to view through their telescopes and answer your questions. A few courtesies that will enhance everyone’s experience:
- Do not touch any part of any telescope unless the owner instructs you on the proper method. In particular, do not touch any glass optical surfaces.
- Please be sure that all children are supervised around telescopes.
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Remember, using lights near telescopes at night is highly disruptive. A piece of red "cellophane" wrapped over the end of a flashlight and held in place with a rubber band works great.
For more information take this link to the Fremont Peak Observatory Association
