The Pine Ridge Association at
Henry W. Coe State Park
Henry W. Coe State Park
Coe Park is the largest state park in northern California, with over 87,000 acres of wild open spaces. The terrain of the park is rugged, varied, and beautiful, with lofty ridges and steep canyons. Once the home of Ohlone Indians, the park is now home to a fascinating variety of plants and animals, including the elusive mountain lion. Within Coe Park are the headwaters of Coyote Creek, long stretches of the Pacheco and Orestimba creeks, and a 23,300-acre wilderness area.
The Pine Ridge Association
The Pine Ridge Association was formed in 1975 to assist park staff in providing interpretive and educational programs to the public. It provides funds to support guided walks, evening talks , and the state park's volunteer program. It also sponsors the annual Mother's Day Breakfast, the fall Tarantula Fest and barbecue, the Backcountry Weekend, and other park events.
Please refer to the Henry W. Coe State Park page on California State Parks website for the latest news on park restrictions and closures.
Activities
The Natural History of the Forest Trail
A new revision of the Natural History of the Forest Trail guide is available at the Coe Ranch Visitor Center. Most of the common plants found at Henry W. Coe State Park can be seen along this trail which includes numbered stations referenced in the guide. The short one-mile trail, located one-half mile from the Coe Ranch Visitor Center, also illustrates the common physical factors that control where and how well plants grow at Coe.
The trail guide is available for purchase or to borrow in the Coe Ranch Visitor Center and for pick up and drop off at each end of the Forest Trail. You can also download a copy here.
The Spring issue of The Ponderosa is here!
The Spring 2022 issue of the Ponderosa quarterly newsletter is now available. The first article is about a recently passed California state legislative bill that could potentially cause irrevocable damage to the Coe Park that we know and love today. There are two articles about Coe wildlife as well as several historical stories. We are excited to share that a new Coe Park map is currently in the making. Also, an update on fun park events coming up in the near future, plus much more. We hope you will enjoy this edition! Start reading here.
Coe Park in the Summer
Summer days in Coe Park can be pleasantly warm and breezy, but other days can be incredibly hot and still. You might want to hike or bike during the cooler hours in the morning or evening and spend the midday hours picnicking or dozing in the shade of a tree. Always pack more water than you think you'll need.
Check the Planning Your Visit page for current conditions.
Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs
The mission of the Gilroy Hot Springs Conservancy is to protect, preserve, and restore public access to Gilroy Yamato Hot Springs, an area of Henry W. Coe State Park which is historically rich in cultural diversity.
Fire Regulations
Ground Fires are never allowed in the park. Gas stoves are allowed.
Check the Current Fire Regulations on the State Parks website for the latest fire regulations.
Upcoming Events
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Lend a Hand
We're always working to maintain and improve the buildings, trails and springs that support our park users. There are springs to repair, trees to remove, trails and roads to maintain, dams to clean and all kinds of short, 1-3 day activities to help Coe Park. Click here to find out how you can Lend a Hand.
Volunteer!
Are you interested in learning more about Henry W. Coe State Park and sharing your knowledge with park visitors? How about helping out with annual events or maintenance of springs and trails? If so, visit our Volunteer page.
Support Coe Park
We rely on your generous support. Thank you!
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