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Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area
Park · San Jose · Santa Clara County · California
Are dogs allowed at Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
- Leash
- Required
- Maximum leash length
- 6 feet
378.7 On US-101 at mile 378.7, 2 mi off the freeway. See every dog stop on US-101.
Rules
| Rule | Value | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs allowed | Yes | [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
Bordered by Snell Ave, Branham Lane and Chynoweth Ave, San Jose, 95136 · Santa Clara 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.
Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area | Dogs Allowed? Yes
- 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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Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area (San Jose, CA): Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Source: California Department of Parks and Recreation, checked 2026-10-26. DogPolicies record: https://dogpolicies.com/places/martial-cottle-park-state-recreation-area/ (CC BY 4.0; cite with link).
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