Butano State Park
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Butano is a hidden canyon redwood park on the San Mateo coast, offering 40 miles of hiking trails through second-growth and old-growth redwoods largely free of weekend crowds. The loop trail system, trail camps, and proximity to Pescadero make it a superb backpacking destination less than an hour from Silicon Valley. Birding in the redwood canyons is exceptional.
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Entrance Fee
$8
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Limited
Accepted Passes
🌸California Poppy Pass
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