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Price
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$25/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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San Juan Canyon Road off Hwy. 156, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Astronomy buffs and view-chasers will get the most out of this place. The Fremont Peak Observatory runs public programs April through October, sites 5-7 get the best sunset angles over the Bay, and fall nights in the 40s-50s with clear skies above the coastal fog make the $25 fee
No showers, no running water at the bathrooms, and vault toilets that smell bad if the wind shifts toward your site. Sentiment from recent visitors is trending down, fires are currently banned, and dogs can't go on trails, so if comfort or trail hiking with your pet is the point,
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Fall brings the clearest views and most stable conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F and nights around 40-55°F. Coastal fog typically retreats by late September, opening up the stargazing window. Summer swings more dramatically: afternoons can hit 90°F while nights drop to 50°F. Winter brings dense fog rolling through the oaks, occasional ice on morning grass, and rare snow dustings. One April camper noted a 20-degree temperature drop between the valley floor and the peak. Late summer and fall carry elevated fire danger. Check park alerts for hunting seasons.
Fall offers clearest views and most stable conditions; reviewers note best viewing in fall.
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Valley View Campground in Fremont Peak State Park provides a primitive camping experience with basic amenities. Campsites are oak-shaded and offer views of Monterey Bay. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, and pit toilets, but there are no showers or flush toilets. Accessible vault restrooms are available nearby. Drinking water is available on-site, but there is no option to purchase firewood, so campers must bring their own. The lack of running water and showers has been noted by users.
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