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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 (open 365 days per year), 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.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
During fire season (June 1st - November 1st, weather pending) no fires allowed and cooking with fuel camp stoves only.
Campsites are first come, first served; no reservations.
Camping is limited to three (3) consecutive days.
Vehicles or trailers cannot be longer than 21 feet.
Pets are allowed in the camp (leashed and attended only), but are not allowed in hiker/biker sites.
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.
Campsite with 1 Vehicle $44
Additional Vehicle $12
Each Bicycle - Hiker Campsite $9
Overnight Youth Group Area 2 $11 per person
Overnight Youth Group Area 3 $9 per person
Active Duty & Retired U.S. Military, Disabled U.S. Veterans & Senior Age 62 and Older –Vehicle Campsite $5 discount
Active Duty & Retired U.S. Military, Disabled U.S. Veterans & Senior Age 62 and Older –Hiker Campsite $2 discount
Shower Fee for Non-Campers $4
Dump Station Fee for Non-Campers $13 per use
Recreational Vehicle Surcharge $6 per night
Camping sites are not reservable, but available on a first come, first served basis.
FIRE RESTRICTION: During fire season (June 1st - November 1st, weather pending) no fires allowed and cooking with fuel camp stoves only.
This is a great location and I absolutely love the first come, first serve policy. It allows campers to actually get a beautiful place to camp without planning months in advance.
The campground facilities are clean and relatively well maintained (some repairs could be done but nothing functional)
The location can’t be beat. Pretty much equidistant between Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Also, Chris, the ranger there, is super nice and gives great advice for things to do in the area.
It’s definitely worth a visit.
We really enjoyed our stay here when we came in to go deep sea fishing. Clean showers/ restrooms, deer wander the campsite, nice little area for kids to play and a hiking trail to enjoy the outdoors
This is always a great place to just go to, to unwind, take the children to, walk trails, camp. It is very open but also has it's secluded areas. I would recommend going here if you want to just have a good day and enjoy the weather.
We are having a wonderful experience at this family-friendly campground. The staff are kind, helpful, and generous. The place feels serene and safe!
I was here just to use the water and dump facility. It was a bit tricky to access but otherwise the only place I could find in the area. Honor system $13 payment. The park was lovely and full of deer. Lots of trees and quiet.
