Reservations must be made in person at Alta Vista Racquet Center office, 715 Julia Ave between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily, 4:30 cut off for same day overnight reservation.Hopkins Wilderness Park was developed in 1977 as a center for camping, nature study and conservation. The 11-acre site includes a Visitor Center used for nature-related classes and meetings; four ecological habitats: forest, meadows, streams, and ponds; amphitheater (150 capacity); three overnight campgrounds: Gumwood Camp, Pine Camp, and Sycamore Camp (30 person capacity each); Day Camp picnic site (30 person capacity); and public restrooms and support facilities.
No entrance fee is required for individuals or families who wish to visit the park.
Day Camping - By Reservation Only
- One day camp picnic site with cooking center and picnic tables. Capacity: 30 people
- No camping Wednesday due to park irrigation.
- Two Sessions 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Groups over 10 must make reservations
Individuals and organizations who wish to reserve the park must pay a fee: 21 or older to reserve cash or check payment with ID.
- $7.00 per hour - (Do not split block hours Youth Groups (Scouts and Schools)
- $50.00 per three hours - Private Parties
Overnight Camping (per person/per night):
- Youth $3.00
- Adult $5.00
- Staffing Fee $240.00
- Camping hours: Arrival 2:00 p.m. - Departure Noon
- Park hours Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily except Wednesdays.
- Closed Wednesdays for maintenance and irrigation.
- Overnight camping only allowed Friday and Saturday.
Amphitheater Use - By Reservation Only
An outdoor Amphitheater is available. Capacity: 150 person - Fee: $50.00 per three hours.
Visitor's Center
The Wilderness Visitor's Center is a 1,416 sq. ft. structure that houses a meeting room, small office, small kitchen, storage and public restrooms. Capacity for the meeting room is 120 persons (assembly). The Center was developed through a federal grant to be used as a conservation, camping and training center to bring the wilderness experience to residents of urban areas. (we do not rent this room to the public) Currently the building is used for nature-related recreation classes and camps (photography, nature appreciation, etc.) approximately ten hours per week.
