Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch

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152 reviews
Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch
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Quick Facts

Price

$41 - $53/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

73 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Pets Allowed

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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch
$41.00 - $53.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Visitors report a $6 day-use/entry fee; specific campsite fees were not provided in the sources. Reservations are available through the park's online...
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Standard Site Fee$41.00
Hookup Site Fee$53.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$140.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.53

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Based on 152 reviews

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"Visitors praise scenic lake and hill views, clean facilities (restrooms and showers), plentiful wildlife, and good hiking and fishing. Common notes include hot summer conditions, busy weekends, variable lake levels, and occasional wildlife (wild boar) and cleanliness/lighting issues."

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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch

Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch

37.0751, -121.5154

Nearby places
Gilroy (short drive)
Nearby supplies
Gilroy (short drive) — nearest town for supplies and dining

Best Time to Camp at Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch

Summer gets very hot. Carry extra water and expect full sites on weekends. Spring and fall deliver comfortable temperatures for hiking the hilly trails, fewer crowds, and reliable wildflower displays in March and April. Weekend reservations fill quickly in any season.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
4.5 / 5
Top 10% in CA

Spring displays of colorful wildflowers across rolling terrain make it a peak scenic season.

Planning Tips

  • Peak Season: March 1 - October 31. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Year-round

About Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch

Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch sits in the golden hills east of Gilroy, where 73 sites (tent, RV, and group) overlook a reservoir and valley terrain. The county park charges $41-$53 per night and offers full hookups at 18 sites, plus real showers and flush toilets. Reviewers praise the clean facilities and abundant wildlife, though summer heat and busy weekends are common tradeoffs.
A mix of tent sites, reservable RV sites (including water/electric sites) and designated group sites (some lakeview sites referenced).

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Group sites: max 8 people (per site recommendations in sources)

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Amenities available

Showers
Potable water
Electricity hookups
WiFi
Flush toilets
Dump station

Activities you can enjoy

Lake- and trail-based recreation with hiking and biking on loop and shoreline trails, fishing in the lake, boating reported, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsWildlife hazards reported include wild boar/pigs, deer, coyotes, bobcat and other animals; visitors are advised to use food vaults to protect food from wildlife. High summer heat and low lake levels have also been reported; swimming/wading may be restricted at times.

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4.5
152 reviews
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Coyote Lake - Harvey Bear Ranch is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews
Visitors praise scenic lake and hill views, clean facilities (restrooms and showers), plentiful wildlife, and good hiking and fishing. Common notes include hot summer conditions, busy weekends, variable lake levels, and occasional wildlife (wild boar) and cleanliness/lighting issues.
Review Summaries
Based on 152 reviews

What Campers Love

Scenic lake and mountain views; clean restrooms and showers; spacious tent and RV sites including lakeview options; abundant wildlife sightings; good hiking and fishing opportunities.
Based on 152 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring plenty of water in summer; secure food in site food vaults (wild boar present); purchase or gather firewood before dusk; reserve sites in advance for weekends; consider smaller tents on group...
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Based on 152 reviews
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