Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is a 6,695-acre regional recreation area, nestled in the hills east of Gilroy, CA, features a 449-acre lake for fishing and boating. Coyote Lake has a "world-class" population of black bass, as well as bluegill, black crappie, and Eurasian carp. Both powered and non-powered vessels can ply the waters of the lake.
About Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch:
Coyote Bear provides habitats for many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. The park is home to rare western pond turtle, California tiger salamander and Bay checkerspot butterfly. Two-Hundred-Nineteen species of birds have been seen, including our "National Bird" the bald eagle. During your visit you can also be sure to see black-tailed deer, and turkeys. Even mountain lions have been seen by visitors in the park's hinterlands.
The park provides campsites for 73 RV and tent campers. All sites have a table, grill/fire pit, and food storage locker. RV sites have electricity, water hook-ups and a dump station is located nearby. Hot showers are available to all campers.
Hikers, horseback riders and off-road bicyclists can explore over 33 miles of trails that wind through cool oak forests and along breezy ridgelines with wonderful views. At the Bear Ranch Trailhead in San Martin, there is a 2-mile paved loop that is popular with joggers, dog-walkers, and people just wanting to get outside to exercise and get some fresh air.
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park is a great place visit, close to home, yet a world away!
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