> Canonical: https://caparks.org/parks/wilder-ranch-state-park > Content revision: 2026-10-20T20:54:47.266Z [State parks](https://caparks.org/types/state-park)[Santa Cruz](https://caparks.org/counties/santa-cruz) # Wilder Ranch State Park Santa Cruz · California Department of Parks and Recreation BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeFacilities ### Wilder Ranch State Park: Park store Park-specific information - [Park store](https://caparks.org/parks/wilder-ranch-state-park) The park store is closed until further notice because of flooding. This notice concerns the store, not the entire park. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 Visitor advisoryTrails & roads ### Wilder Ranch State Park: Ohlone Bluff Trail Park-specific information - [Ohlone Bluff Trail](https://caparks.org/parks/wilder-ranch-state-park) The agency announces trail work beginning October 14–15 and continuing through the month, with temporary closures expected. Follow crew instructions and current barriers. [Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549)Source checked Oct 20, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation **Telephone**: [(831) 423-9703](tel:8314239703) **Hours**: Park Hours: 8am - Sunset Interpretive Center and Park Store: Due to widespread flooding, the Wilder Ranch Park Store is closed until further notice. [Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=549) 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=36.96024&lon=-122.083) ## About Wilder Ranch State Park Wilder Ranch State Park is listed in official public-land records for Santa Cruz, 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 [Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Interpretive programs ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/interpretive-programs)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Geocaching ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/geocaching)[Biking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/biking)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)[Horseback riding ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/horseback-riding)RestroomsDrinking Water AvailableHistorical/Cultural SitePicnic AreasEnv. Learning/Visitor CenterExhibits and ProgramsGuided ToursInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaVista PointNature & Wildlife ViewingFamily ProgramsBike TrailsHiking TrailsHorseback Riding 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. - [Baldwin Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/baldwin-loop-osm-14008378)3.2 mapped mi - [Chinquapin Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/chinquapin-trail-osm-14008513)1.3 mapped mi - [Coast Road ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/coast-road-osm-14000121)0.4 mapped mi - [Cowboy Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/cowboy-loop-osm-14000122)1.5 mapped mi - [Cowboy Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/cowboy-loop-osm-14008510)1.5 mapped mi - [Eagle Cutoff ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/eagle-cutoff-osm-14008379)0.3 mapped mi - [Enchanted Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/enchanted-loop-osm-14008503)2.1 mapped mi - [Engelsman Loop Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/engelsman-loop-trail-osm-14008509)3.8 mapped mi - [Eucalyptus Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/eucalyptus-loop-osm-14008507)3.3 mapped mi - [Long Meadow Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/long-meadow-trail-osm-14008512)2.2 mapped mi - [North Coast Rail Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/north-coast-rail-trail-osm-21724710)7.5 mapped mi - [Ohlone Bluff Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/ohlone-bluff-trail-osm-14005303)5.3 mapped mi - [Old Cabin Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/old-cabin-trail-osm-14008508)1.0 mapped mi - [Old Cove Landing Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/old-cove-landing-trail-osm-14000120)2.3 mapped mi - [Twin Oaks Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/twin-oaks-trail-osm-14008506)1.1 mapped mi - [Wild Boar Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/wild-boar-trail-osm-14008511)0.8 mapped mi - [Wilder Ridge Loop ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/wilder-ridge-loop-osm-14008504)6.4 mapped mi - [Woodcutter's Trail ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/woodcutters-trail-osm-14008514)1.9 mapped mi - [Zane Gray Cutoff ↗](https://caparks.org/trails/zane-gray-cutoff-osm-14008505)0.9 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=549) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Plan for campground and visitor-service changes Separate overnight access, sanitation, boat slips, and maintenance when checking a park’s visitor services. Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/campgrounds-and-visitor-services)[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 [Suggest a correction](https://caparks.org/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://caparks.org/parks/wilder-ranch-state-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. [All parks](https://caparks.org/parks) [Santa Cruz ### Natural Bridges State Beach Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/natural-bridges-state-beach) [Santa Cruz ### Lighthouse Field State Beach Fishing · Beach visits](https://caparks.org/parks/lighthouse-field-state-beach) [Santa Cruz ### Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/santa-cruz-mission-state-historic-park)