Bothe Napa Valley State Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park

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Location: 3801 St. Helena Highway North, Calistoga, CA 94515 (Google Map here).

Hours: 8:00am to Sunset, Daily.

Contact: (707)942-4575/StateParks@ncrposd.org

Activities: Hiking, Cycling, Equestrian, Camping, Picnic/Day Use Area, Accessible Trails, Pool Open Weekends Only Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Campground is open. For reservations, visit reservecalifornia.com.

Fees & Details: $10 per car/$8 Seniors/$4 ADA. Hike-in/Bike-in free. Annual passes available for purchase at the kiosk. California State Parks Annual Passes are honored, but are not sold at the park. These can be purchased on the CA State Parks website. Please see notes about fire weather and safety below.

Amenities: Parking, restrooms, and drinking water are available at the park. Wifi available at the Visitor Center, ask kiosk or visitor center staff for password. Some accessible trails and features. Accommodations and Camping are available at this park. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Visitor Center: Open Saturdays and Sundays, call park for hours as they change seasonally. Stop in at the Visitor Center to learn more about the history of the area, view displays and explore the Native American Plant Garden.

Transportation Options: Bothe Park is easily accessible by many ride shares and by public transportation. The Vine is Napa’s local bus system and connects directly with BART and other transportation options. The Vine’s route 10 stops directly in front of the park & the Calistoga shuttle drops off at the Bothe Park visitor center – the perfect option if you’d like to go downtown for dinner and don’t want to drive. The Vine’s website is here with details.

Napa Valley Vine Trail: The Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition has expanded the Vine Trail (paved Class 1 bike path) in its newest section from Calistoga to St Helena! This new segment runs through Bothe- Napa Valley State Park offering a dedicated bike and walking option to nearby towns as well as a stop-off location for those using the trail from either side. The Calistoga to St Helena section is a great addition to the park offerings and greatly expands routes for bicyclists. For more information, please visit  the Vine Trail’s website.

Park Rules: Bicycles and horses are allowed on some trails, please see brochure map below for details. Dogs are allowed in campgrounds, day use areas and roadways on a leash but not on the trail system. Please be respectful of historic sites and items in the park. Collecting or destroying anything in the park, including mushrooms, is prohibited.

Volunteer with Us! If you would like to join the volunteer list for the local State Parks (operated by NOSD), click here.

Maps and Park Notes: Google Map to park, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park Brochure, Campground Map, Printable list of suggested trails

Fire Weather & Safety:

Public Safety Power Shutdowns (PSPS): Public Safety Power Shutdowns may be implemented during high fire risk weather events. These are systematic public safety measures undertaken statewide in California during potentially dangerous weather patterns to minimize fire risk. During a PSPS event, park showers and lighting are affected. All other facilities remain open during these PSPS events.

Bothe Napa Valley State Park Collage

Located in the beautiful Napa Valley, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is the perfect getaway and community park. Hike amongst the redwoods, enjoy the creeks and scenery, join up with friends and family for a picnic, or enjoy the swimming pool on a hot summer day! Bothe Park has something for everyone and has become a popular park with locals looking for recreation & visitors to wine country alike.Napa's State Parks are Proudly Managed by NOSD with support from NVSPA

Operated by the Napa Open Space District, this gem of a park has over 10 miles of hiking trails, spacious day use areas for picnics and family outings & overnight accommodations for any style with private cabins, yurts and campsites for tent and RV camping.

Please see details below for camping & accommodations, swimming pool hours, hike details, and information about summer camps and school field trips.

Check out the virtual tour at the bottom of the page to explore the day use and picnic area!

Take a Hike

A contrast to much of the surrounding area, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park offers shaded redwood forests and creekside trails that wind through ferns. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely hike up the canyon to see volcanic ash cliffs, or take a walk over to the historic Bale Grist Mill a short distance away.

There are hikes for all ability levels and several points of interest along the way. Click here to see a printable list of hikes in the park.

Please note that dogs are allowed in campgrounds, day use areas and roadways on a leash but not on the trail system. If you are visiting Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and would like to find dog friendly trails in the area, please see our Dog Friendly Trails page here.

Yurts at Bothe Park

Stay at Bothe

Bothe Park is also among the best places to stay in the area, with many different options and camp sites to choose from.

Stay amongst the redwoods in a private cabin with a full kitchen and bathroom, enjoy your own space in one of two different sizes of yurts, select your perfect tent camping site, or pull the RV into one of our spacious campsites.

Click here to see our Accommodations & Camping page for details about all of our options to visit.

Note: Reservations are strongly encouraged in advance as Bothe-Napa Valley State Park gets full quickly.

 

Swimming Pool

Swimmng Pool at Bothe ParkOpen Weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day.

One of Bothe Park’s most popular features every summer is the swimming pool! Whether you’re camping or just visiting for the day, the pool at the park is the perfect place to cool off, relax and have fun.

The pool is usually open on weekends and holidays between Memorial Day & Labor Day each year. Lifeguards are on duty for this family favorite.

Hours: 1:oo-5:00 PM

Admission: $5/person (children under 6 months of age are free)

Details & Rules: Pool passes must be purchased at the park front entrance kiosk.

 

Learn & Explore

Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is the perfect place for outdoor education adventures for all ages. We have programs for all ages of youth and students throughout the year as well as community and adult hikes and activities.

Camp OspreySummer Camps:

One of our two summer camps is located in Bothe Park and is the perfect summer adventure for young campers. Click here to learn more about our summer camps & Junior Counselor program.

School Field Trips:

School tours are available on weekdays with advance reservations. If you are interested in school tours or field trips, please email us at info@ncrposd.org.    Field Trip Request Form

Junior Rangers

The Junior Ranger Hikes are a fun and safe activity for children to participate in while visiting the park this summer. Junior rangers explore park history and nature through outdoor adventures with park staff. While the program is designed for ages 7-12, younger and older children may also participate.

Due to COVID restrictions, there will be limited space available and we will be closely following health order protocols. Please bring and wear your face covering, practice social distancing and bring your own water. Campers and Day Users can participate in Junior Ranger Programs for no charge, if you plan on coming to the park to participate in the Junior Ranger program only, please be aware the Day Use Fee is $8/vehicle.

Junior Rangers meet every Saturday at 10 AM in the campground throughout June, July & August.

Community Hikes & Education:

Napa Open Space host a variety of educational and community hike events for all ages throughout the year. The most well known of these is our 3rd Saturday Hike series, which brings hikers to different trails and parks with local expert guides every month.

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