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Camping at Veteran's Memorial Park
Veteran's Memorial Park is a popular and beautiful 50 acre park in the forested hills of Monterey. Located only a mile from Downtown Monterey, this park is an affordable and fun way to stay overnight in the Monterey Peninsula. Besides campgrounds, the park includes hiking trails under towering Monterey Pine forest and bay views. You will also find BBQ picnic areas, play equipment, turf and lawn playfield and a basketball court.
Veteran's Memorial Park may be reached by driving due west on Jefferson St. (up the hill) from the heart of Old Monterey, or by taking Highway 68 west from Highway 1 until you see a white adobe wall on the right side of the road with black letters that says "Skyline Forest". Turn right there, go to Skyline Drive and turn left. Skyline Drive will lead you right into the Park. Veteran’s Memorial Park is about 1 mile away from historic downtown Monterey. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is about 2 ½ miles from the park, and various beaches are within 2 miles.
The picnic areas are reservable; call (831) 646-3865 and leave a message if nobody is available to answer. Camping sites are not reservable, but available on a first come, first served basis.
The Park has 40 campsites, 30 of which can accommodate trailers. Hikers and bikers (non-motorized) are welcome. Each site has a table and a barbecue pit. Water can be obtained from faucets located in the camping area. Restrooms and showers are available. The site capacity limit is two vehicles and eight people per campsite. The maximum length of stay is three consecutive days. Vehicles are limited to 21 feet. Vehicles longer than 21 feet will be referred elsewhere. Fees For fee information please see our Parks and Recreation Schedule of Fees. If you have a Golden Age/Access Passport, you are entitled to a $5 discount for a campsite or $2 off in the hiker area. Reservations Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Rules & Regulations The following rules must be observed. Violators will be asked to leave the premises.Refer to City Code, CHAPTER 23 - Parks and Lakes, Ord. 1722
Two Group Areas can be reserved for overnight youth groups of up to 100 people. Each has a large double BBQ pit for cooking, tables, and water is available. Restrooms and showers are available, also.
Three Day-use Picnic Areas are available and can be reserved for groups. Group BBQs are available for reservation. For fee information please see our Parks and Recreation Schedule of Fees. Reservations can be made by calling the Park Attendant at (831) 646-3865 or coming by the Park.
Huckleberry Hill Nature Preserve is an 81-acre park with numerous, well established hiking trails. Hike through rare Monterey pine forest, observe wildlife, and enjoy beautiful vistas of the bay and coastline. Pedestrian access is through Veteran's Memorial Park.
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To reserve a picnic area at Veteran's Memorial Park: call (831) 646-3865 or email Chris Makowski at Makowski@Monterey.org Camping sites are not reservable, but available on a first come, first served basis.
Parks & Beaches Maintenance Division 23 Ryan Ranch Road (831) 646-3860
City parks are open to the public daily. Please remember that no one is allowed to remain in a City park after closing hours (between 10 PM and 6 AM). Thank you for your help and cooperation in this matter.
Monterey Recreation 546 Dutra Street Monterey, CA 93940 Office: (831) 646-3866