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Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
Park · Hollister · San Benito County · California
Are dogs allowed at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area?
Yes, with restrictions. Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch.
- Leash
- Required
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
- Official restrictions
- Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Ar…
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes, with restrictions | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Official restrictions | Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch. | [1] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leash | Requiredagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Maximum leash length | 6 feetagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
| Leaving your dog alone | Not allowedagency-wide rule | [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation | October 26, 2026 |
Rules in every California state park
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and physically under your control at all times.
- Dogs may not be left unattended. Overnight campers must keep dogs in a tent or vehicle.
- Unless an area is specifically designated for dogs on leash, dogs are not allowed in buildings, undeveloped areas or on trails.
- Clean up after your dog.
- Proof of vaccinations and a valid dog license may be required.
Source: [2] California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked October 26, 2026
Location
5494 Cienega Road, Hollister, 95023 · San Benito County · California · Map (OpenStreetMap)
Managed by California State Parks. Official page
Sources
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area | Dogs Allowed? Yes | Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch.
- Visiting State Parks With Your Dog: statewide rules (parks.ca.gov), California Department of Parks and Recreation. Government agency, checked October 26, 2026.
Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at ALL times and physically under your control.
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Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area (Hollister, CA): Yes, with restrictions. Dog are allowed on leash in day use and camping areas. Dogs are allowed in the Nature Area and Mudstone Ranch. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/hollister-hills-state-vehicular-recreation-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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