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Anderson Lake County Park is the site of Santa Clara County's largest reservoir. The 3,144-acre Anderson Park also features the Coyote Creek Parkway multiple use trails, the Jackson Ranch historic park site, the Moses L. Rosendin Park, and the Burnett Park area. This unique combination of recreational resources make Anderson Lake County Park a magnet for power boat enthusiasts, bicyclists, equestrians, picnickers, and nature lovers. Enjoy your visit today, and return often to experience the many recreational opportunities of Anderson Lake County Park.

How to Get There

Anderson Lake County Park is located at:

19245 Malaguerra Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 779-3634

Anderson Lake and the picnic areas along the Coyote Creek are located on Cochrane Road in Morgan Hill, east of Highway 101. To reach the Woodchopper's picnic area or the Jackson Ranch, follow Dunne Avenue east from Highway 101. The Coyote Creek Parkway multiple use trails can be reached by following Cochrane Road west from Highway 101 to Monterey Road. Turn right onto Monterey Road and after approximately one mile, turn right (east) onto Burnett Avenue to the trail head.

Activities

Anderson Reservoir, a seven-mile long, 1,250 surface acre lake, provides opportunities for power and non-power boating and fishing and float tube fishing. Personal watercraft (jet-skis) are allowed. Shoreline picnic and barbecue facilities are provided at the Woodchopper's picnic area, which can be accessed by boat or vehicle at the south end of the lake. First-come, first-served family picnic areas are available year round along Coyote Creek below Anderson Dam. Two group picnic areas are available by reservation. Fishing is permitted year-round in Anderson Lake. Please click here for more information about fishing at Anderson Lake. Fishing is also allowed in Coyote Creek during during fishing season (April - November).

Hikers, runners, bicyclists, and skaters can enjoy the multiple use paved trail which follows Coyote Creek north for fifteen miles to Coyote Hellyer County Park. This asphalt path is relatively flat and meanders along the creek underneath Oak, Cottonwood and Sycamore trees. An equestrian staging area with trailer parking, picnic facilities, and a horse trough heads the 8-mile horse trail which begins at Burnett Avenue and runs north along the Coyote Creek generally parallel to the paved trail. Rest areas and emergency call boxes are provided, but water is not available.

A one mile self-guided nature trail is also located along Coyote Creek and provides insight to the riparian habitat used by the abundant wildlife in the area. The trail runs along the creek between Malaguerra and Burnett Avenues. Trail guides are located at both ends of the trail.

Hours and Fees

The park is open year-round from 8 a.m. until sunset. The lake use hours are 8 a.m. until one half hour before sunset. Lake use fees are collected daily. Vehicle entry fees are collected at Anderson year-round. Fees are also required for group picnic reservations. Launch and entry fees are posted at the entrance.

Accessibility

The majority of the Park's facilities meet those standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The nature trail has interpretive signs in braille, and audio cassette narrative is available. For other specific information or special accommodations, contact the park office.