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Peak Season: 05/15 to 09/15 Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, prior to its inclusion into California State Parks in 1960, was a private resort owned by Reinhold and Jeanne Bothe, whose family bought the land in 1929. The resort, called Paradise Park by the Bothes, was in operation from 1935 to 1959. It included a grand lodge that touted a dancehall, a pool (still in operation today) and an 80-foot bar proclaimed to be the longest in the world. The Bay-area elite would even fly in and land at the resort's airstrip located across the street (present-day and Wine-Country-famous Highway 29.) Nestled in the redwoods and giant Douglas firs in the Mayacamas Mtn. foothills above the long-gone lodge, and along the southern bank of Ritchey Creek, were many rustic cabins for the resort's guests. Only five of those cabins remain, and three of these historic cabins have been renovated and restored to their former 1930s' rustic woodland splendor -- but they now offer modern amenities for guests. Funding and work on the restorations was done by the park's operator, Napa County Regional Park and Open Space District. Along with the cabins, there are 10 yurts and 48 campsites within the park grounds and are available for camping. In the heart of Napa Valley, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park is a 1900 acre park offering year-round activities, including hiking, picnicking and swimming (weekends in summer). Visitors can follow hiking trails along Ritchey Creek, walk among Redwood tree groves, or climb to a beautiful vantage point on Coyote Peak. A 30-minute hike along the History Trail leads to nearby Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. The mill was built in 1846 and is still operating today and is open weekends for tours. Check the State Parks website for additional information on the weather, suggested day hikes, or to see the park brochure, campground map, park photos, video, and more. Information available will vary from park to park. Click here For more information about our parks visit: www.napaoutdoors.org www.napavalleystateparks.org Park Kiosk Hours: Hi-Season: Daily Lo-Season: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Local Attractions: Restaurants and wineries are nearby. St. Helena and Calistoga are five miles from park. Calistoga runs a shuttle to the park during the spring, summer and fall with a $1 one-way fare. Call ahead for pick up. |
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The park is located 5 miles north of St. Helena and 4 miles south of Calistoga on Highway 29/128. From the south: Near the coast: Take Hwy 101 north to Hwy 37 at Novato, go east on Hwy 37 to Hwy 121, go north on Hwy 121 to Hwy 29 near Napa, go north on Hwy 29 to the park entrance. Inland: Take I-5 north to I-580, west on I-580 to I-680, north to I-780, north to I-80, east to Hwy 37, west to Hwy 29, then north on Hwy 29 to the park entrance. From the north: Near the coast: Take Hwy 101 south to Calistoga exit, go east on Mark West Rd, continuing on Porter Creek Rd to Petrified Forest Rd, turn left, go to Hwy 128, turn right and follow Hwy 128 past Calistoga to the park entrance. Inland: Take I-5 south to Hwy 20, west to Hwy 53, south to Hwy 29 at Lower Lake, then south on Hwy 29 to the park entrance. From the east: Take I-80 to Hwy 12, go west to Hwy 29, then north to the park entrance. |
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BOTHE-NAPA VALLEY SP |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=CA&parkId=120011&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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For 2017: Memorial Day (5/26, 5/27, and 5/28); 4th of July (6/30. 7/1, and 7/2), Labor Day (9/1, 9/2, and 9/3), Thanksgiving Day (11/23, 11/24, and 11/25). Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP). Pay showers are currently available. The swimming pool is ONLY open for the summer season on a limited basis (weekends only). MAXIMUM TRAILER LENGTH IS 24' & maximum RV length is 31' for family sites. Family Sites 8 people max Group site 30 people max Large Yurts: 6 people max Small Yurts: 4 people max Cabins: 4 people max; 2 cars included. Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites). To book a Group site you must have at least NINE occupants Family Sites, Group Camp, Yurts, and Cabins: Reservations are available All Year. Yurts: There is a 3-night minimum on holidays for ALL Yurts and a 2-night minimum on weekends for ALL Yurts. Holidays for 2017: Memorial Day (5/26, 5/27, and 5/28); 4th of July (6/30, 7/1, and 7/2), Labor Day (9/1, 9/2, and 9/3), Thanksgiving Day (11/23, 11/24, and 11/25), Christmas (12/22, 12/23, 12/24), and New Year (12/29, 12/30, 12/31). Cabins: There is a 3-night minimum on holidays for ALL Cabins and a 2-night minimum on Cabins thereafter. Holidays for 2017: Memorial Day (5/26, 5/27, and 5/28); 4th of July (6/30, 7/1, and 7/2), Labor Day (9/1, 9/2, and 9/3), Thanksgiving Day (11/23, 11/24, and 11/25), Christmas (12/22, 12/23, 12/24), and New (12/29, 12/30, 12/31). EARLY OUT: If you must leave the park one or more days early; check out before 11 a.m. A cancellation fee of $7.50 plus 50% of the remaining days of stay will be deducted from any refund you may be due. The Discount passes issued by California State Parks are not valid for Cabin and Yurt rentals. To get accurate information and a quick response, please visit www.napavalleystateparks.org or contact info@napavalleystateparks.org Bothe offers several nice hiking trails of varying length and difficulty. Staff/hosts on site 24 hours a day. Visitor Center in the park is open on weekends Jr. Ranger programs on Saturdays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends) Docent-led hikes offered Saturdays during the summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends) |
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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park is open on weekends. This circa-1846 water-powered mill offers tours and milling demonstrations: $5 per adult. $2 children 5 to 17. |
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