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BotheNapa ValleyState ParkOur MissionThe mission of California State Parks isto provide for the health, inspiration andeducation of the people of California by helpingto preserve the state’s extraordinary biologicaldiversity, protecting its most valued natural andcultural resources, and creating opportunitiesfor high-quality outdoor recreation.Sun-dappled oaks standfast amidst magnificentsoaring redwoods,pines, and other mossy,wizened trees shadingCalifornia State Parks supports equal access.Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities whoneed assistance should contact the park at(707) 942-4575. If you need this publication in analternate format, contact interp@parks.ca.gov.CALIFORNIA STATE PARKSP.O. Box 942896Sacramento, CA 94296-0001For information call: (800) 777-0369(916) 653-6995, outside the U.S.711, TTY relay servicewww.parks.ca.govThis park is operated in partnership withNapa County Regional Park and Open SpaceDistrict and Napa Valley State Parks Association.SaveTheRedwoods.org/cspBothe-Napa Valley State Park3801 St. Helena HighwayCalistoga, CA 94515 (707) 942-4575napavalleystateparks.org 2010 California State Parks (Rev. 2016)the trails at Bothe-NapaValley State Park.
Aplace for all seasons, BotheNapa Valley State Park offersvisitors a different kind of Californiawine country experience. Nestledin historic Napa Valley five milesnorth of St. Helena, the 1,900-acrepark features campsites and yurts,rugged trails, and a swimmingpool. In summer, coast redwoodand Douglas-fir trees shade thepark, creating a refuge from NapaValley’s summertime heat. In spring,calypso orchids, trillium, and otherwildflowers greet hikers. Autumn brings showyfall foliage, and in winter, mosses and fungidot the park.PARK HISTORYNative PeopleFrom about 6,000 BC, the Koliholmanok(“woods people”) lived in the areas now calledCalistoga, along Ritchey Creek and south as faras Rutherford. These hunter-gatherers madefine obsidian tools — knives, scrapers, arrowand spear points — as well as intricate basketsand ceremonial objects.The Koliholmanok people were thought tonumber about 2,000 before the Europeanscame to Alta California. When Spanish settlersarrived, it is believed that they called thenative people guapo for their bravery, daring,and good looks; the native people eventuallybecame known as the Wappo. Mexican landgrantees and gold seekers upset the Wappobalance of life as they introduced diseasessuch as smallpox that devastated theWappo population.The park is nestled among the rolling hills ofNapa Valley wine country.By 1855, nearly 20 years after Missouri furtrapper George C. Yount planted the area’sfirst grapevines, only a fraction of the Wappopeople remained. Wappo descendants inNapa and Sonoma counties continue topractice and honor their ancestral traditions.Early PioneersDr. Edward T. Bale was given 18,000 acres ofland in the 1840s through a Mexican landgrant. To process grain into meal usingwater power, Dr. Bale built the nearbyBale Grist Mill, which is now a statehistoric park, 1.5 miles south of this park.The valley’s first school was builtnear the mill by Sarah Fosdick Graves,a member of the ill-fated 1846 DonnerParty. The first church in Napa Valley wasbuilt in 1853. Named for Asa White, itspioneer Methodist-Episcopal preacher,the White Church site is near PioneerCemetery on the History Trail.Bothe-Napa Valley’s visitor center wasoriginally built for George and AngelineKellogg Tucker around 1858. Tucker familygraves lie in the park’s Pioneer Cemetery.The portion of Dr. Bale’s land now calledBothe-Napa Valley State Park was purchasedin the 1870s by Dr. and Mrs. Charles M.Hitchcock of San Francisco. The Hitchcocks’second home, “Lonely,” was built on theproperty. Hitchcock, his wife Martha and hisdaughter, Lillie Hitchcock Coit, entertainedSan Francisco society at Lonely and helpedpopularize the sunny valley as a summergetaway from the city.Lillie had been rescued from a hotel fire bySan Francisco firemen at age 7; she becamean unofficial mascot and patron for SanFrancisco’s fire brigades. After Lillie HitchcockCoit’s death in 1929, her bequest to the citypaid for building nozzle-shaped Coit Tower,honoring San Francisco firefighters. The Coits’Calistoga home burned to the ground the yearLillie died.Paradise Park stood on this site from 1929 to 1959.The resort’s pool is all that remains.
The park offers numerous recreational opportunities — such as swimming, exploring the creek, hiking, and camping.NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFEThe park ranges in elevation from 300 to2,000 feet above sea level. Coast redwoodsgrow in the north slopes and canyons.Bothe-Napa Valley is the farthest inland ofthe coast redwood state parks.Coast redwood forests obtain at least 30percent of their moisture from fog. As theplanet’s climate changes, coast redwoodscannot absorb vital nutrients when less fogis present on warmer days.Other trees include tanoak, Douglasfir, and madrone. Plants that the Wappodepended upon for food, medicine, shelter,tools, ceremonies, and crafts still grow in theNative Plant Garden: oaks, ghost pine, sedge,Pacific rush, wild tobacco, and soap root.Volcanic rocks ranging in age from3-5 million years underpin the park;they accumulated in layers, ranging incomposition and texture from frothy pumiceto powdery ash lake deposits and glassytuffs. These materials “born of fire” contributeto the highly prized characteristics of thisworld-class wine-producing region.Animals in the park include the crow-sizedpileated woodpecker, one of six differentwoodpeckers in the park. Most of the park’sfour-legged creatures are nocturnal, so itsmountain lions, coyotes, raccoons, andbobcats are rarely seen.RECREATIONTrails — Almost 10 miles of trails, in 12different loops, are available to hikers,equestrians, and bicyclists. The moderatelystrenuous Coyote Peak Trail is the mostpopular, climbing 1.5 miles to the 1,170-footpeak for scenic vistas of the valley andhills, Mount Saint Helena, and UpperRitchey Canyon. Other park trails vary intheir difficulty.The 1.1-mile History Trail leads fromthe picnic area past the Pioneer Cemeteryto Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park. TheRitchey Canyon Trail leads to the TraversoHomestead site, dating to the 1880s.Picnics — The park has 50 picnic tables withbarbecue stoves and water faucets available.Campsite tables are reserved for registeredcampers. A large group picnic site has ashade ramada, a sink, and an electrical
Photo courtesy of Jim ScarfPhoto courtesy of Jules EvensPark visitors can go sightseeing near the Pioneer Cemetery, or bird watching for pileated woodpeckers or endangered spotted owls.outlet. Reserve the group picnic site bycalling (707) 942-4575.Camping — The valley’s only state parkcampground has 45 tent/RV familycampsites, one group site, and tenfurnished, lockable yurts available yearround. No hookups. Reserve campsites oryurts up to seven months in advance atwww.parks.ca.gov or call (800) 444-7275.Nine walk-in, tent-only sites and one hiker/cyclist site are first-come, first-served.Details: www.napavalleystateparks.org.Swimming — Overheated valley visitorsmay cool off in natural spring water. One ofonly two public state park pools, the formerParadise Park pool is usually open fromMemorial Day until Labor Day.Visitor Center — Displays plants,implements, ceremonial artifacts, andbaskets made or used by the Wappo.Historic photos of the park’s earlier uses,including the popular Paradise Park era, aredisplayed, and interpretive materials andlocal guidebooks are sold.Swimming Pool — During summer months,a pool lift enhances swimming access.Campfire Center — The campfire centerincludes accessible seating.Accessibility is continually improving.For current updates, call (916) 445-8949or visit http://access.parks.ca.gov.ACCESSIBLE FEATURESParking is accessible.Camping — Three accessible RV sites andfour yurts are near generally accessiblerestrooms, with roll-in showers nearby.Assistance may be needed. Accessibleparking is available.Picnic Area — The day-use and group picnicareas include accessible parking, tables, andadjacent restrooms/showers.NEARBY STATE PARKS Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park(weekends, year round)1.5 miles south off Highway 29(707) 963-2236
PLEASE REMEMBER All natural and cultural features, includingdown wood, are protected by law and maynot be removed or disturbed. Firewood issold by the camp hosts. Dogs must be on a six-foot maximum leashand must be confined to a tent or vehicleat night. Except for service animals, dogsare not allowed on trails or in the pool area. Fires are permitted only in park fire gratesor stoves. Be on the watch for poisonoak, found in nearly allareas of the park.Contact (even whendormant) can cause asevere rash. Remember,“Leaves of three — letthem be!”Protect our forest vegetation by staying on the trails at all times.Photo courtesy of Patti DaviPoison oakThe Visitor Center has exhibits, artifacts, and historic information.Bale Grist Mill SHP
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Napa Valley State Park . offers visitors a different kind of California wine country experience. Nestled in historic Napa Valley five miles north of St. Helena, the 1,900-acre park features campsites and yurts, rugged trails, and a swimming pool. In summer, coast redwood and Douglas-fir trees shade the park, creating a refuge from Napa
