Best Camping Farm San Jose Near Me

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The park offers a variety of educational programs for school children and other groups, and hosts a Summer Camp during the months of May to August. Summer Camp kids get to spend each day caring for the farm animals and growing vegetables in their own garden. The “Hatchery” is our class for preschool-aged children where they learn motor skills and how to socialize in a farm environment.

Saturday classes introduce children to cooking, gardening, animal care, and other fun activities. School groups up to the third grade can schedule time with a docent to see the animals up close and learn about the rich history of the Valley Of Heart’s Delight.

For a free brochure on the educational programs offered at Prusch Park, call us at (408) 794-6262.

This location both reservable and non-reservable picnic areas. Non-reservable picnic areas are occupied at a first-come, first-serve basis.

Reservation permit holders must arrive at the reservation site on the date reserved prior to 10:00 a.m. and remain at the site with a copy of the approved picnic application. The site will be opened to the public for general use at 10:00 a.m. if the reservation holder is not present. An adult representative from the group must be present at all times.

Visit the picnic areas' individual pages to view its amenities and fees:

Litter is a major problem in the park. A tremendous amount of time is spent cleaning up after park visitors. This time could be better spent helping improve your park. Take a few moments cleaning up your area.

Photo permits are required for all commercial photo shoots. This includes professional wedding photographers.

Drums or loud radios are prohibited. No amplified sound or musical groups of any type are allowed.

Alcohol of any kind is not allowed in the park, including beer and wine.

Special activities or large equipment must be approved by Ranger or Picnic Reservation Staff in advance.

Air jumpers/jump house/bounce houses/ inflatable houses are allowed in designated area with a permit.

Party/Costume characters are not allowed to collect money on City property.

Emma Prusch cherished her dairy farm, which originally was an 86 acre site. In her generosity she deeded the property to the City of San José in 1962 to be enjoyed as agricultural based park in the center of a busy city. Miss Prusch specifically requested that the land keep its country feeling, preserving the quality of the Santa Clara Valley that she remembered when trees and animals were more prominent than houses, freeways, and shopping centers.

Of the original gift, eleven acres became home of the Police Activities League (P.A.L.) for youth sports, and 47 acres were dedicated in 1982 as Emma Prusch Farm Park.

The park is home to San José's largest barn where 4H livestock projects are housed; animals vary throughout the year so keep coming back to see what is around. The park also features robust community gardens, a rare fruit orchard, and acres of open grass perfect for picnicking, kite flying, games, and relaxing.

4worldlovers:
Caltrans is scheduled to begin replacement of the Saratoga Creek Bridge on Hwy. 9 in Saratoga this spring 2023 due to seismic issues. The beautiful facade of the bridge will be maintained. That’s good news!

Northbound and southbound lanes will be reduced with intermittent night closures beginning March 2023 to December 2023.

Welcome to Sanborn County Park. This lushly wooded park of 3,453 acres, is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains between Saratoga and Skyline Boulevard. This mountain park of redwoods and tan bark oak, offers hiking, hike-in camping, RV camping and picnicking opportunities year-round. Enjoy your visit today and return often to experience the many features of Sanborn County Park.

Sanborn County Park is located on Sanborn Road. From Saratoga, proceed 2 miles west on Highway 9 to Sanborn Road. Turn left onto Sanborn Road, traveling 1 mile to the park entrance.

Hikers, picnickers, RV & hike-in campers, will find Sanborn Park has much to offer. For experienced hikers, Sanborn Park has over 22 miles of trails that showcase the geographic features of the park. The Lake Ranch Trail offers a shaded, easy hike between Lake Ranch and Black Road.

The day use area offers a variety of amenities. A one mile nature trail is available to the park visitor which provides an excellent example of the flora and fauna to be found in the park. Picnic tables are available year round in the forty-acre, grass covered, day use area. For large gatherings, there are three group areas available by reservation. For reservations, please call (408) 355-2201. During the summer months the park is home to the only outdoor Shakespearean company in Silicon Valley. Silicon Valley Shakespeare has been delighting audiences with outstanding productions of the works of Williams Shakespeare. For more information about Silicon Valley Shakespeare, visit their website at www.svshakespeare.org​.

An RV campground, open year-round, offers electric and water hook-ups and a dump station. Vehicle length limit is 30 feet. Reservations can be made for RV camping and Hike-in tent camping online at www.parkhere.org​ or by calling (408) 355-2201. Hike-in tent ​camping is closed each year from the third Sunday in October until the third Friday in March.

Visit Go Outside and Play to make a reservation - we highly encourage them!

Welcome to Sanborn Park campground. NO CAR CAMPING AT SANBORN PARK. ​The park offers both RV and “hike-in” campgrounds. To ensure that your stay is safe and enjoyable, please follow these campground rules:

Gate closes at sunset. Re-entry is allowed for campers. Campers must ask Sanborn Park Staff for the current gate combination when they arrive at the park.

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Please respect your neighbors.

Maximum capacity per site: RV site - 8 persons. Hike-in sites - 6 persons.

Hike-in tent camping is closed from the third Sunday in October until the third Friday of March.

Persons under 18 years of age may not camp without an adult.

Pets are allowed in designated areas and the campground. They must be leashed at all times. Pets may not be left unattended or in your vehicle and must be confined at night.

Bicycles are allowed in RV and picnic sites only. No riding in hike-in campground or on trails.

Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. Do not gather wood. Extinguish fires when unattended. When posted "NO FIRES", only camp stoves or gas grills are permitted.

Tents are allowed in the hike-in sites only; no tents in the RV sites.

Do not dig or level the ground around tents or campsites.

Do not pick, collect or remove flowers, foliage, berries, wood, animals, insects, or other items from the park.

Do not damage any park property or vegetation with nails, wire, rope, knives, saws, paint, or other objects.

Do not feed animals or birds for your safety and their health.

The park is open year round from 8:00 a.m. to sunset. Vehicle entry fees are collected year round. Fees are also required for RV camping, hike-in camping and group picnic areas.

4worldlovers:
Friends of Deer Hollow Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the Farm via fundraising, awareness efforts and fun events for families.


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Join us on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, August 6, from 10 am to 2 pm, at FODHF’s Outreach Booth located at the perimeter of Deer Hollow Farm. Immerse yourself in nature’s beauty, learn about sustainable practices, and celebrate the wonders of farm life. Our passionate FODHF volunteers will be there to answer your questions

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