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# Fremont Peak State Park

Monterey · San Benito · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryFire & land management

### Fremont Peak State Park: Wood and charcoal fires

Park-specific information

- [Wood and charcoal fires](https://caparks.org/parks/fremont-peak-state-park)

The May 5, 2026 notice prohibits wood and charcoal fires, including in provided rings, because of the lack of water. Check the current park rules before bringing cooking equipment.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(831) 623-4255](tel:8316234255)

**Hours**: Open year round. Day use hours are from 8am to 30 minutes after Sunset.

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.7602&lon=-121.503)

## About Fremont Peak State Park

Fremont Peak State Park is listed in official public-land records for Monterey · San Benito, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Tent CampingGroup CampsitesRemote CampingRV AccessRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Mapped hiking trails.

OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped California portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.

- [Fremont Peak State Park Trails ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/fremont-peak-state-park-trails-osm-3169938)1.1 mapped mi

[All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://caparks.org/trails)

Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/)

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Check campfire rules for your exact park

Wood, charcoal, and gas appliances can have different restrictions, and permission at one park does not carry over to another.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campfires-and-seasonal-restrictions)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

[Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/fremont-peak-state-park.md)

## Nearby parks.

Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.

[All parks](https://caparks.org/parks)

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Camping · Picnicking](https://caparks.org/parks/hollister-hills-state-vehicular-recreation-area)

[San Benito

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Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/san-juan-bautista-state-historic-park)

[Monterey

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Picnicking · Fishing](https://caparks.org/parks/salinas-river-state-beach)