Hollister Field Office

Laguna Mountain

View of Hernandez Valley Reservoir from Laguna Mountain area, photo by BLM

View of Hernandez Valley Reservoir from Laguna Mountain



General Description: The Laguna Mountain Area consists of somewhat rugged terrain with rolling hills covered in dense brush.  The area's vegetation is characterized by classic chapparal habitat, oak forests, and grassy meadows.  Laguna Creek flows through the area most of the year, accompanied by a series of scenic waterfalls in the Gorge.

Laguna Mountain Recreation Area User Maps: 

Laguna Mountain 11" x 17" 

Laguna Mountain 36" x 48"

 

Activities

Hunting

Camping

Nature Study

Biking

Equestrian

Hiking


Facilities

Developed Campsites

Picnic Shelter

Fire Pit

Restroom

Parking Area

Information

Recreation opportunities: Dispersed and developed camping, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, horseback riding, stargazing, watchable wildlife.

Developed Campsite at Laguna Mountain, photo by E. Zaborsky BLMCamping: Laguna Mountain Recreation Area features two newly constructed campgrounds, one at Laguna Mountain and one at Upper Sweetwater.  Each campground features several campsites which are equipped with level RV pads, fire rings, shade structures, picnic benches, vault toilets, and a kiosk providing an interpretive panel, a map, and information about the area. Although no reservations or fees are required, there is a 14 day camping limit within any 28-day period.   There is no electricity, running water, or trash collection at the campsites. Please utilize good camping ethics, and remember to pack out your garbage when you leave.

Dispersed camping is also available, although there is no camping within 200 yards of any wildlife watering improvement. You must park within 15 feet (roughly one vehicle length) of any roadway when camping or leaving a vehicle unattended to minimize habitat and vegetation impacts.  Please remember to bring a shovel with you for both personal sanitation and fire prevention purposes. 


Hiking Trail: There are three trailheads, one each at Laguna Mountain, Sweetwater, and Short Fence.  From the Laguna trailhead, a somewhat rugged hike will bring you up and over a ridgeline and then drop you into Miller Creek canyon, which is pretty easy going. If you follow the creek, you eventually will find a series of waterfalls up in the gorge.

Waterfall in the Laguna Mountain area, photo by BLM

Waterfall in The Gorge

 

Hunting Opportunities: Pig, deer, upland game birds, other small game and varmints.

Restrictions: No motorized vehicles allowed.  No shooting within 150 yards of the Laguna Mountain, Upper Sweetwater, Lower Sweetwater, and Short Fence developed areas located along Coalinga Road.




Directions: From Hollister take State Highway 25 south.  Turn left onto Coalinga Road and look for the access points located on the west side of the road.  

From Coalinga take Gale Avenue west which turns into Derrick Avenue.  Turn left on Los Gatos Creek Road.  Los Gatos Road turns into Coalinga Road at the Fresno County line.  Continue on Coalinga Road and look for the access points located on the west side of the road.

Rick Cooper, Field Manager
Bureau of Land Management
Hollister Field Office
20 Hamilton Court
Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: (831) 630-5000
Fax: (831) 630-5055
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F
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