Walnut Camp
Walnut Camp is a campground in the Lower Ranch area of Hollister Hills SVRA, approximately 5 miles south of Hollister, California. It serves the motorcycle and ATV recreation community and offers tent and RV camping with showers, flushing toilets, and fire pits (ground fires prohibited). The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis with no designated sites and no RV hookups. It features free WiFi and accessible facilities, though it closes seasonally from June 1 through September 30. (via official site)
- WiFi
- showers
- flushing toilets
- fire pits
- park store
- loading/unloading ramps
- accessible facilities
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Walnut Camp’s official website.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Camping — per vehicle | 10 per night |
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Park Store
- Nob Hill Foods
Safeway
⛽ Fuel
- Safeway Fuel Station
Shell
Chevron
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
Starbucks
Jamba
➕ Medical
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
- Doctors
- Wapples Pharmacy
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Minibike MX Track
- TT Track
- MX Track
🏧 ATM & bank
- Monterey Credit Union
- Heritage Bank of Commerce
Wells Fargo
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Walnut Camp.
When does Walnut Camp close?
Walnut Campground closes seasonally from June 1 through September 30.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, dogs are allowed on a tended 6-foot leash or confined in a vehicle or tent.
Are campfires allowed?
Yes, fires are permitted in state-provided fire rings only. Ground fires are prohibited.
What is the check-out time?
Campers must depart by sunset on their due-out date.
How do I make a reservation?
Most sites are first-come, first-serve with no online reservations. Payment is made at the kiosk or automatic pay machine at the Lower Ranch Ranger Station (7800 Cienega Road).
Do I need to book ahead for Walnut Camp?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Is there WiFi at Walnut Camp?
Yes, internet access is available (WiFi).
Who runs Walnut Camp?
Walnut Camp is operated by Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Walnut Camp?
At Walnut Camp, check-out is by sunset on due-out date.
When is Walnut Camp open?
Walnut Camp is open Closed June 1 - September 30; open remainder of year.
What languages are spoken at Walnut Camp?
Staff at Walnut Camp speak English.
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