Butano SP

Butano State Park is located in a secluded Redwood-filled canyon.

Location - Directions

The park is on the San Mateo Coast, off Highway One. Three miles northeast of the Gazos Creek Coastal Access Point by way of Gazos Creek Road, and about 4.5 miles southeast of Pescadero by way of the Pescadero and Cloverdale Roads.

Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing

The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.

Facilities/Activities

The park features miles of hiking trails, 21 drive-in campsites and 18 walk-in campsites. Restrooms with running water are provided.   Drinking water is available at the park in both the campground and the day use areas.  There are no showers.

Guided nature walks and weekend campfire programs are offered during the summer.

Dogs are permitted in the campground and in developed areas, providing they are controlled with a leash of no more than six feet at all times.  Dogs are not permitted on the trails.

JUNE ACTIVITIES AT BUTANO STATE PARK

Main entrance and Visitor Center located 4.5 miles southeast of Pescadero along Cloverdale Road. Campfire Center located 1 mile up from main entrance.
For weekly updates visit our blog: www.friendsofbutano.blogspot.com 
or facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ButanoStatePark

Junior Rangers/ Nature Club
Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 11:00a.m.
Children of all ages are welcome to join us for a variety of activities including games, arts, crafts and hiking exploration based on the plants, animals and history of Butano State Park. Kids ages 7-12 yrs. old will earn rewards for the Junior Rangers program.  Programs and meeting locations may vary, please refer to posted signs at entrance station.

Amazing Redwoods
Saturday, June 1 at 1:00p.m.
Join Butano State Park Interpreter Rosanna for a 2-hour guided walk along the Little Butano Creek to discover the secret workings of a Redwood forest. Meet at the Little Butano Creek Trailhead.

Quiroste Shopping
Saturday, June 8 at 1:00p.m.
Join Butano State Park Interpreter Rosanna for a 2 hour guided walk along the Six Bridges Trail to discover how the local Indians would gather their supplies. Meet at the Visitor Center.
 
Amazing Redwoods
Saturday, June 15th, 1:00p.m.
Join Butano State Park Interpreter Rosanna for a 2-hour guided walk along the Little Butano Creek to discover the secret workings of a Redwood forest. Meet at the Little Butano Creek Trailhead.

Flora and Fauna of Butano State Park
Saturday, June 22 at 1:00p.m.
Join our park naturalist docents Mel & Bob for a 2-hour guided walk along the Six Bridges Trail to discover plants and animals that live in the park. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Discover the Redwoods with Your Dog!
Saturday, June 22 at 1:00p.m.
Get your friendly dog on a max 6’ leash and join Butano State Park Interpreter Rosanna for a 2-hour guided walk with your dog along the Olmo Fire Trail to discover the wonders of redwood forests. Meet along the park’s main road at the start of Olmo Fire Road.

Amazing Redwoods
Saturday, June 29 at 1:00p.m.
Join Butano State Park Interpreter Rosanna for a 2-hour guided walk along the Little Butano Creek to discover the secret workings of a Redwood forest. Meet at the Little Butano Creek Trailhead.

Campfire Programs
All Saturdays in June from 7:30 to 8:30p.m.
Come join us for campfire stories, games, trivia and snacks followed by a slide presentation about some of the features of the park and nearby places worth visiting. See detailed program in the blog at www.friendsofbutano.blogspot.com  or at the park. Meet at the Campfire Center.

Co-Sponsored by California State Parks and Coastside State Parks Association