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# Garrapata State Park

Monterey · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeTrails & roads

### Garrapata State Park: Rocky Ridge Trail

Park-specific information

- [Rocky Ridge Trail](https://caparks.org/parks/garrapata-state-park)

Rocky Ridge remains closed because of hazardous conditions. Plan an out-and-back on any separately confirmed open route; do not assume the loop is available.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=579)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

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

**Telephone**: [(831) 624-4909](tel:8316244909)

**Hours**: 8 AM – Sunset

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=579)

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=36.4515&lon=-121.926)

## About Garrapata State Park

Garrapata State Park is listed in official public-land records for Monterey, 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

[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Diving and snorkeling ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/diving-and-snorkeling)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Guided ToursScuba Diving/SnorkelingBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/SurfingFamily ProgramsHiking Trails

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

## 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=579)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Reading trail closures before a California park visit

Plan around the named trail, road, or visitor area in an official notice, and distinguish a partial reopening from complete access.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/trail-closures-and-partial-reopenings)

## 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

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