Among Gilroy’s northern city limits, you will find Bear Ranch County Park and Coyote Lake. This almost 5,000-acre gem is perfect when you want to get off the beaten path a bit. Spend the morning out fishing on the lake, go horseback riding or backpack along the over 33 miles of winding trails; even camp for a night or so.
The park provides over 70 RV, camper, and tent-ready campsites with tables, fire pits, food storage lockers, and hookups for electric and water. Dump stations are close by and hot showers are available to all who camp here, making this park a perfect spot to park your Gilroy RV rental.
Travel less than 40 miles northwest to spend your evening in the neighboring city,
San Jose
. After a day out enjoying the natural wilderness, an evening immersed in this part of Silicon Valley is an ironic ending. San Jose is a major tech hub where you will not only find surroundings rich in science and technology, but a whole vibrant community that also embraces the arts and exciting attractions that have helped build this city.
Another favorite way to spend the day around Gilroy is at the Soquel Demonstration State Forest in
Los Gatos, CA
. Situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Soquel Demonstration State Forest provides public access to beautiful, awe-inspiring coastal Redwoods and the wildlife that calls this part of California home.
The forest is seismic, with two fault lines passing through the property. Because of this geologic activity, visitors get to enjoy the naturally formed springs and marshes that are found in several closed-off depressions.
The unique forest is a phenomenal transition from urban life to coastal tranquility, and as a “working forest”, Soquel provides excellent opportunities for visitors to get a hands-on approach to education, as well a well-loved source for bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking.
Unfortunately, visitors can’t spend the night here, but the forest makes for an excellent way to get out and enjoy the California sunshine! With your Gilroy camper rental, you have the option to stay close by or continue on westward to the coast, where
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers other places to park.
The Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is also located within the same Santa Cruz Mountain range and hosts towering, ancient redwoods. This spectacular scenery captivates travelers from all over the globe. Here, you can spend your day amongst the giants hiking, biking, horseback riding, swimming, and more. When you don’t want to end your day, simply park your RV rental at the park’s campground. (Be advised that the maximum length for campers here is 35 feet.)
