Jacks Peak Park | County of Monterey, CA

Jacks Peak Park is a day-use park bordering the City of Monterey, off State Highway 68. The park offers unique venues for outdoor enthusiasts and is home to one of three natural stands of Monterey Pine forests remaining in the United States. There are approximately 8.5 miles of hiking trails, including some designated for equestrian use, winding through cathedral-like forests and rising to breathtaking ridgetop vistas; Jacks Peak Park does not allow biking on the trails. A Skyline Self-Guided Nature Trail traverses the summit of Jacks Peak and features fossils from the Miocene epoch. Visitors can also enjoy passive activities, including nature study, photography, or picnicking.

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Hours of Operations

Month(s)	Hours
January & February	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
March	8:00 am - 6:00 pm
April	8:00 am - 7:00 pm
May thru August	8:00 am - 7:00 pm
September	8:00 am - 7:00 pm
October	8:00 am - 6:30 pm
November & December	8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Picnic Areas

Family Picnic Sites

Reservations are not necessary for family picnic sites, located adjacent to the Jacks Peak and East parking lots. All picnic sites have a table provided for the East Picnic Area.

Monterey Pines Group Areas

Maximum Capacity: 50 people

Monterey Pines is a perfect outdoor location for small gatherings; available by reservation only. It is shaded by surrounding trees. Inflatables are allowed by permit only, with the use of a whisper generator. Alcohol is allowed by permit only.

Inflatable structures, including but not limited to, bounce houses, jump houses, arches are allowed on a reservable site only. Inflatable structures are not allowed on first come, first served sites. Only one (1) inflatable structure is allowed per reserved area. Inflatable structure may not exceed fifteen feet by fifteen feet (15 ft x 15 ft) in size. Park user shall supply all necessary power sources for the inflatable structure. Only "whisper" generators are permitted. All generators must meet the County's Park sound level limits of County Ordinance No. 2753. Noise levels shall not exceed 50 dBa at 50 feet utilizing an "A" weighted network. Adult supervision for the inflatable structure is required at all times.

This site does not have electrical outlets.

The site rental includes:

Wooden picnic tables
Garbage receptacles
May bring propane BBQ pit

Nearby public amenities include:

Restroom facility

The Park entrance fee is not included in the rental price and is charged when entering the park.

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