Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666 (Website)https://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/666/files/TheForestOfNiseneMarksSPFinalWebLayout2018.pdf (Park Brochure)
Description:The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. Once the site of logging operations until the 1920s, visitors can still find evidence of logging operations, mill sites and trestles in the park. The land was donated to the state by the Marks family in 1963. With over 30 miles of trails, hiking, jogging and biking are some of the activities to be enjoyed here. Picnic tables and barbecue pits are available. A trail camp is located six miles from the nearest parking lot. Dogs are allowed only along the entrance road and in the picnic areas and must be on a leash no longer than six feet at all times. Location - Directions: The park is four miles north of Aptos on Aptos Creek Road.
General Notes:updated 6.13.25 bd
Jurisdictions::CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC
Within 30-Mile Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 37.0147938, y coordinate: -121.9053402
Ownership: state
Contacts: Weber, James *State Park Peace Officer Supervisor, Santa Cruz District201 Sunset Beach Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 831.291.0979 Phone 1831.335.3156 Fax[email protected]
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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