Frog Flat
Open for camping. Reservations available up to 60 days in advance. Five sites are first-come, first-served with check-in at the Robert C. Kirkwood parking lot. Fires are only permitted in metal fire rings during the rainy season.
Heat Advisory issued August 8 at 9:42PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows in the mid 60s in the hills to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest locations will be across the far interior.
About
Frog Flat consists of sites 1 through 5 within the larger Castle Rock Trail Camp, situated in the rugged terrain of Castle Rock State Park. The trail camp is accessed by hiking 2.6 miles from the Robert C. Kirkwood parking lot on Highway 35 via the Saratoga Gap Trail. The surrounding landscape features dramatic sandstone formations, dense forests of Douglas fir, madrone, and black oak, and sweeping views of the San Lorenzo Valley and Pacific Ocean. The primitive campsites each include a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and trash receptacles shared among campers. Campers should bring their own water as potable water availability is limited. A camp shelter is available for use during inclement weather. The area is popular with hikers and rock climbers, with Castle Rock formation serving as a prominent climbing destination. Castle Rock Trail Camp operates with 20 total sites: 15 available by reservation and 5 on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are processed Monday through Friday between 1pm and 5pm, up to 60 days in advance. First-come, first-served campers must check in at the Robert C. Kirkwood parking lot.
Directions
From Highway 9, take Highway 35 (Skyline Boulevard) south for 2.5 miles to the Robert C. Kirkwood parking lot on the west side of the road. From there, hike 2.6 miles via the Saratoga Gap Trail to reach the trail camp.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (408) 868-9540 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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