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Hollister Hills SVRA<br />
Hollister Hills SVRA was California’s first SVRA.<br />
Tucked into the Gabilan Mountains, the park is Location: San Benito County<br />
located in San Benito County, approximately Total Park Acreage: 6,623<br />
eight miles south of the town of Hollister, and<br />
Year Park became an SVRA: 1975<br />
about an hour’s drive south of San Jose.<br />
Oak-studded hillsides form the backdrop for Annual Visitation: 48,739<br />
the park, which also features picturesque Camping: Yes<br />
rolling hills and springtime wildflower displays.<br />
Agricultural lands, homes, and wineries<br />
surround this island of open space. The park covers more than 6,600 acres of varied terrain<br />
divided between the Upper Ranch and Lower Ranch.<br />
In addition to the rich cultural history, visitors are drawn to the park’s extraordinary<br />
landscape, ranging from deep oak forests, lush canyons, native grasslands, and the many<br />
miles of OHV opportunities. Hollister Hills SVRA is a family-oriented park that provides<br />
a wide selection of OHV adventures for campers, picnickers, and outdoor enthusiasts.<br />
Elevations at the park range from 660 feet to 2,425 feet. The average monthly temperature<br />
varies from the low to mid 90s in summer, to the low 30s to upper 50s in winter.<br />
Facilities and Recreational Opportunities<br />
Hollister Hills SVRA offers diverse recreational opportunities for the entire family. The<br />
SVRA is divided into two areas—the Lower Ranch and the Upper Ranch. Each area has<br />
been set aside for specifically dedicated forms of OHV recreation.<br />
Hollister Hills SVRA is open year-round<br />
for OHV use. There are multiple day<br />
use sites throughout the park, which<br />
offer shade ramadas, picnic tables,<br />
and restroom facilities. There are nine<br />
campgrounds differing in size, from<br />
smaller sites to areas set aside for<br />
large groups. There are no defined<br />
campsites within the campgrounds and<br />
spots are available on a first-come,<br />
first-serve basis. Campsite amenities<br />
include showers, flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. The group campsite is available<br />
by reservation and can accommodate up to 250 people.<br />
2017 Program Report 197
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