Almanac note · Outdoors
Hollister Hills is an off-highway park with its own rules
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area gives the city a specialized State Parks neighbor with OHV trails, hiking, biking, camping, and clear operating rules.
Hollister Hills is not a regular city park with a trailhead and a picnic table. It is California’s first State Vehicular Recreation Area, and it is built around off-highway vehicle use along with other outdoor activities.
The park is a few miles south of Hollister and covers thousands of acres with many miles of trails. Uses include OHV riding, plus designated hiking, biking, equestrian use, camping, and day-use areas. Vehicle operation follows park hours and conditions.
That special purpose is the whole point. Before going, check State Parks for fees, wet-weather closures, camping, trail status, vehicle requirements, and which area fits your use. A calm plan keeps the visit fun and avoids treating an OHV park like a casual neighborhood open space.
For non-riders, the park can still be relevant because it explains a local sound, traffic, camping, and public-land pattern. It is part of Hollister’s outdoor identity even when someone never unloads a vehicle.
Match the day to the park. Check your vehicle. Check the area. Check the fee. If you are not riding, choose the right trail.
Where to see it
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area south of Hollister. Check State Parks for fees, closures, camping, and vehicle rules.
Official sources
Official source trail
Reviewed July 1, 2026
California Porch explains the path. The official source is still the place to confirm the current rule, fee, form, map, deadline, or office decision.
Use the official page before you spend money, file paperwork, rely on a deadline, or change a property.
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