Uvas Canyon County Park

Category: Park in Morgan Hill, California

Address: 8515 Croy Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA

Phone: +14087799232

Reviews

Phoenix Li

Jun 17, 2022

Camping in Uvas Canyon camp ground was such a great experience for our family. The camping area was well maintained and clean. Camp host came check on people to see if they need anything on daily basis. Lots of hiking trails for day time hike. Wood burning fireplace for the night. You can hear running water in the park. Different animals sounds at night. It's magical. One down side is there are lots of bugs and mosquitoes. Bring bug spray and wear loose clothes cover up.

Srikrupa Sanjay

Feb 21, 2022

It is an amazing hike! Quite surreal for something in this area. We did the POST recommended one - waterfall trail, contour trail and then back on the Alec canyon trail, about 4.5 miles if you include hiking to the waterfalls for closer Vista points or touching the water. Absolutely amazing views! Kids did not complain about the distance and we completed the loop in 3 hours. There are lots of picnic tables with equally great views for lunch/snacking. Reservations are required and we noticed that we had to make the reservations by Wednesday for a weekend plan. The parking lot starts filling up fairly early. We had a reservation in the 8:00 am to 9:00 am slot and the lot was half filled by 8:30 am, when we arrived.

Srikumar Chari

Feb 13, 2022

Good place for a short hike. If you do the full loop it is around 5 miles and change. To the first waterfall it is around 1 mile - good spot to turn around if you have kids. You can continue upwards- the rest of the hike is about a 4 mile loop. It is not particularly hard, about a total of a 1000 ft climb. The crowds thin out after you go past the first waterfall.

Rajani Shenoy

Jan 22, 2022

Beautiful place to hike just after the rains, lots of waterfalls in this park. The waterfall loop trail is an easy hike, not really a workout feels more like a pleasant nature walk.

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Questions & Answers

We're planning a camping trip here, are there any areas for kids to play in the water? Also, we're excited about bringing the dog along too! Is the water safe for my dog to drink from?

Theresa Flores | Aug 24, 2018
Neal Weinstein | Aug 24, 2018

Yes to both. There are some nice pools in the Creeks. As always, adult supervision is recommended.

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Are dog's allowed to hike with owners looking somewhere new to add to our adventure's.

aSHLeY KYLe | Aug 24, 2018
Rachele Reyna | Aug 24, 2018

Yes dogs on a leash are allowed to hike and also welcome to camp.

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Does the river dry up during Summer, especially late August? Or is there plenty of water flow still?

Katt Orozco | Aug 24, 2018
Jacob Singer | Aug 24, 2019

There is still plenty of water, it is beautiful.

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Why is it permanently closed

Kendoll Nalan | Aug 24, 2018
Michael Hawk | Aug 24, 2018

It opened again in April 2018

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Does Uvas sell firewood?

Kristi Thurston | Feb 24, 2022
Jacob Waltemeyer | Feb 24, 2022

It does $13 a box. But they can be sold out from time to time. You can bring your own. Cheaper that way too.

is this dog friendly

shaoyi hu | Feb 24, 2022
Eric Yang | Feb 24, 2022

Yes, it's dog friendly! There's no rock scrambling or anything even close to that, and a good portion of the trails are quite wide.

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Whats the distance from parking to the waterfalls ?

Carolina Villarreal | Aug 23, 2021
Evarista Banuelos | Aug 23, 2021

There are a few waterfalls. Less than a mile from the parking lot and another waterfall is 1.5 miles..

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Why is it so difficult to make a reservation for just a day use.

Eva Fasano | Aug 24, 2019
Jacob Singer | Aug 24, 2019

You don't have to get reserved parking, just pay there at the machine. It takes card.

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park hours? Is it open now?

Niraj Kumar | Aug 24, 2019
Steve M | Aug 24, 2019

Yes but on weekends and holidays will have to make a parking spot reservation online before you go

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Are the hiking trails suitable for toddlers?

Weng Lin Tang | Aug 24, 2019
Neal Weinstein | Aug 24, 2019

The waterfall trail is good for toddlers. But you need to watch them closely near the creek.

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Thinking about taking the kids this week should the flow at the waterfalls still be good?

Hokulani Labra | Aug 24, 2018
Jonathan Kolbeck | Aug 24, 2018

I wouldn't say there's "plenty" of water but yes, there's enough water flowing. It can get really hot there, so bring plenty of water.

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Where is the specific page to make weekend parking reservations?

Kirsten V | Aug 24, 2018
Gadela karthik | Aug 24, 2018

I believe all the reservations are out for this summer. Google 'uvas canyon county park camping reservations' and the first link would take you there.

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I am planning a camping trip , does this place have any fishing spots?

Pete Joe | Aug 24, 2018
Jorge Munoz | Aug 24, 2018

There are water falls and trails at the park, but if you drive south by canyon road there is a water pond where you can fish.

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Do I have to make a reservation to simply hike on the weekend?

Chaotic Boi | Aug 24, 2018
Bev :Castillo | Aug 24, 2019

As of 7/27/19 you don't. I just spoke to a park ranger and she said you don't need to make a weekend reservation. It was only in affect for 4th of July weekend so maybe check around holiday times.

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Might the waterfalls still flowing? How much?

Randy Wong | Aug 24, 2018
Connie Neves | Aug 24, 2018

Yes, very much so.

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Thinking about a trip to the canyon this weekend - is there still any flow in the falls?

Randy Wong | Aug 24, 2018
Michiel | Aug 24, 2018

Yes, there is still plenty of water in the creeks and falls. It's very nice.

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is uvas canyon is open for next weekend?

ampan pan | Aug 24, 2018
Twinkle Peterson | Aug 24, 2018

Yes

Is it still closed?

Juan Pablo Ospina | Aug 24, 2018
Ashley Mattson | Aug 24, 2018

No it is no longer closed.

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