Santa Clara County Municipal Code Art. 4 Camping

Camping activities are restricted to established campsites described in writing or in graphics at designated Parks, except as otherwise allowed by Valid Permit issued by the Director.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

(a) No person or group of persons shall camp in any single Park for more than a cumulative total of 14 days within any 45-day period. A 45-day period begins the first day a person or group camps and ends 45 calendar days later. Camping for a longer period of time for Park purposes may be allowed by Valid Permit issued by the Director. A "person" for purposes of this Section B14-44.2 means an individual human being.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, no person or group of persons shall camp for more than a cumulative total of 14 days in any single Park between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

(c) For RV, Tent, and Group Campsites, check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 1:00 p.m.

(d) For Yurts and Cabins, check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

(e) Time limits for camping do not apply to a person designated as a camp host by the Director.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

(a) Each standard campsite is limited to no more than eight persons, except at Sanborn Park where the limit is six persons.

(b) A maximum of two Motor Vehicles is allowed per standard campsite. Additional Motor Vehicles may be allowed for an additional fee within designated locations.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

(a) Groups of 50 persons or more are required to use designated group camping areas.

(b) A group camping reservation may be made in the name of the group provided at least one person accepts responsibility for the actions of the entire group.

(c) Youth organizations may reserve group camping areas in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Director.

(d) At group camping areas, the maximum number of Motor Vehicles and persons, as established by the Director, cannot be exceeded.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

Minors are not permitted to camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Written proof of age may be required.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)

Quiet hours at all Park campsites are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Loud noises or Amplified Sound, Music or Noise from any source are not permitted during this period.

(Ord. No. NS-702.93, 1-9-18)