Cities near the park:

Butano SP

State Park

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 in the day use areas.  There are no showers.

Guided nature walk 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.

Park Features Icon Legend
Max Camper Length: 24 Feet
Max Trailer Length: 24 Feet