Chino Hills State Park

This is a beautiful park! We visited last week when all the poppies were in full bloom, and it was stunning. The park offers numerous hiking trails and even a campsite. There's an entrance fee to park in the main lot, but many people park on nearby neighborhood streets and walk in. This has quickly become one of my favorite local parks, and I'll definitely be back to explore more of the trails. Highly recommend it!

Chino Hills State Park offers a vast expanse for outdoor enthusiasts, and its sheer size is impressive. However, my recent visits have been a bit of a mixed bag, leading to a four star rating. On the positive side, the park's natural beauty, especially during spring when the wildflowers are in bloom, is absolutely breathtaking. It's a perfect spot for nature photography and enjoying the vibrant colors. The trails offer diverse terrain, making for interesting hikes. However, the park's size can also be a detriment due to some confusing signage. There were several instances where trail markers were unclear, leading to some unexpected detours and a bit of frustration. For new visitors or those less familiar with the area, this could be quite a challenge. Regarding amenities, the restroom near the campground was unfortunately under construction during my last visit, which was inconvenient. The camping grounds themselves are decent, offering basic facilities, but they are noticeably lacking in tree cover. This means that during the summer months, it can get incredibly hot with little natural shade, making camping less comfortable. If you're planning a summer visit, be prepared for direct sun exposure. In summary, Chino Hills State Park has its moments of natural splendor, particularly in the spring. But improvements in trail signage and more consideration for summer shade in the campgrounds would significantly enhance the visitor experience.

Of course! Here’s a casual and concise review for Chino Hills State Park: Chino Hills State Park is a great place to reconnect with nature. Wide open trails, rolling hills, and beautiful views—especially in spring when everything's green and blooming. It's perfect for hiking, biking, or just getting some fresh air away from the city. Bring water, it can get pretty hot and dry!

We really wanted to see more of the park but unfortunately we were in Chino Hills late August when it was way too hot to see or do much. We came from up north in Canada so we’re not used to the California heat lol we were dying every day of our stay. We walked a bit and walked back down. We managed to see the redwoods which was nice. There is also a nice lake close by where we rested a bit which was a nice break from the sweltering heat. Overall the park is really pretty but you need to come when the weather is nice. Apparently evening is when the animals start to come out so best time might be morning or afternoon depending on the weather.

SUPERBLOOM HAS ENDED. hills are pretty dry now. Its like 50/50 flowers, and then dead shrub. Anyway, two ways to get on the trails of using the Main Chino Hills State Park entrance. You can walk at the neighborhood before the road goes on, OR you can drive in and save yourself about 4 miles of walking for $10 entrance fee. I recommend driving in, if you want to explore the trails deeper into the hills. I wanted to see the super bloom but couldn't because I was busy due to school. The hills were pretty dry when I went due to the recent heat. There are restrooms at the gate where you pay to park. The gate is not immediately at the road when you turn in, it is a little bit up the mountain road. No dogs allowed on trails but people still bring dogs on the road. Its ok on the main Road but don't take dogs on the unpaved trails because there are snakes and who knows what else. I did see a snake.

Very lush and green as of March (went 3/22)! Just a beautiful scenery in itself. Flowers are starting to pop here and there along some of the trails. Not sure how much will bloom later on given the lack of rain this season but hopefully we get some more blooms!

Walking through a place with gentle slopes and low mountains, where wildflowers bloom abundantly in every direction, brings great comfort and joy. Around the parking area, there are shade-providing trees that offer a pleasant place to rest, and the restrooms are clean, well-maintained, and have good water facilities. Early to mid-May is the best time to experience its full beauty. Highly recommended.

The hike was pretty but a lot of the paths were overgrown and really narrow which made it difficult when large groups passed by going the opposite way. The park was also closed when we got there after 10am so we had to park down in the neighborhood which adds about a mile of walking before you get to any trails. The views were beautiful and I would still recommend it.

Stayed here for the first time to camp. The gentleman at the check in/information booth was very friendly and helpful. The road to get to the campground is winding and can get pretty narrow at times. It made me anxious in case I encountered a car going the opposite direction as me. There aren't too many sites at this campground so it wasn't difficult at all finding my site. I liked that the campsites are very spaced out. I like to have either spacing or trees/shrubbery as a way of providing privacy. The bathrooms are very clean. I've only camped at Doheny and San Onofre before this, so the cleanliness was a nice surprise. The showers are free. No tokens needed so no time limit either. The only unpleasant surprise of my trip was the entrance being locked when I tried to leave to go surfing before 7am. I'm assuming they open it at 8am, their normal hours. I was lucky because a ranger came by to open the gate after a few minutes. I look forward to camping here again. Helpful tip: I spotted an Albertsons on the way to the park entrance. Good place to grab some last minute necessities before heading to camp.

First time going to the Chino Hills State Park for hiking. This Chino Hills State Park is huge as it has 14,173 acres, compared to the Schabarum Regional Park is only about 575 acres. I've been told that this state park is so beautiful during springtime, so I never expected that I could see beautiful flowers in the summer. The weather was nice today, about 70s-80s. I saw some people choose to park on the street for free parking, but you had to walk a pretty steep and narrow road (only one car can get through) to the parking entrance. There is a $10 parking fee instead of walking up that steep road. I scanned the QR code at the parking entrance to get the map and parked the car around 9 a.m. Since it was my first time so I took a shorter route of Bane Ridge Trail instead of the longer route to the Horse Corrals/Group Camp. Park hours are as follows: October - March 8 am-5 pm 7 Days a Week April - September 8 am-7 pm 7 Days a Week There are many activities that you can do at this huge State Park, such as hiking, horseback riding, wildflower viewing, picnicking, and exploring the natural environment. It provides endless equestrian activities from backcountry trails to overnight equestrian camping. It has over 20 no-hookup campsites and 3 equestrian campsites. Dogs are not allowed at Chino Hills State Park except at Bane Canyon Road, the Rolling M Ranch day use area, the Rolling M. Ranch Campgrounds, and day use areas at the Discovery Center. The Chino Hills State Park has over 19 designated trails within the park. The parking security guard told me that the Bane Ridge Trail inner loop is about 2.5 miles (make a left from the top of the High Voltage Towers to return to the parking lot) or keep going on the right side then it's about 5 miles. The 2.5 miles trail was not bad and considered easy to moderate level but there was no shade there. The scenery was okay, a little disappointed that there were no flowers in summer. I may come back next year in the Spring. Make sure to bring enough water, wear sun protection gear, and bring an energy bar if you wanna hike more than 5 miles.

最治癒人心的，便是這人間的美景，生活的小確幸，都是在這些自由的時光，暖暖的陽光裡～ 兩個小孩跟我說，現在我們Chino Hills 的小黃花在網路上超紅的，大家都來這拍照，這麼美的風景，誰會不愛呢,不過要注意山下的地方禮拜二是不能停車的，我看到路邊停了一排，每一個都拿到罰單，chino hills 真的是好山好水好地方呀！

So first off, I had no idea this park was here, and I have lived in Chino Hlls for 14 years. This park is huge! It is mostly for people interested in hiking, and they have a lot of trails. The first thing I noticed was all the people parking, then walking up a steep hill for 3/4 of a mile. Wow! Then I found out the entrance fee is $10.00. The gate is roughly 3/4 of the way up as well. The guard, Jared, was super friendly and informative and told me where some of the vista spots and views were. I thought the park was extremely large and the roads narrow as well. All in all a huge park that offers trails, and i would say it is very worth spending the $10.00 rather than walking all that way and up hill to even experience this park.

What a nice and clean state park it's super popular right now but they are as organized as it can be tips : park in the actual state park and pay the $10 it's safer for you and everyone else

This review is for Little Canyon Trail which was a ~2.2 miles round trip that took ~1 hour to complete. Little Canyon Loop was one of the shorter hikes available within Chino Hills State Park. Now would be a good time to visit the state park. Starting the loop clockwise; the first 1/4 of the trail was narrow and eventually becomes a wide dirt path. About half way through, the trail becomes a steep incline towards the top. Stunning views of the green rolling hills along with yellow fields of wildflowers! Free parking on the side of the street. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/COWSkE9FPF4

I paid the $10 for parking, instead of walking up that steep road on Sapphire Rd. Roads are narrow sometimes only one car can get through. Parking was very limited. I parked further down the road and walked backed up the paved road to capture mountain tops. I saw two baby snakes on main road. I stumbled upon a trail called McLean Overlook and that view was spectacular. I didn't see this trail on AllTrails either. I saw beautiful green hills (no wildflowers) but still looked like a painting!! I want to come back for some of the other trails. * Also April-September park closes at 7pm *

First time visitor Use of QR code to pay for parking or checkout state pass from library that is good for 2 weeks or street parking available .. it appears lot of limited parking but when you keep driving through the canyon more parking is found and also limited bathroom facilities few and far between Camping on site looks to be available too but unfamiliar with the process Good for families, solo hiking, dates, group outing, and photo practice. It says dogs are not allowed but some were seen with dogs and most paths look to be stroller friendly but note the incline and rocky terrain at some points of the trail Multiple trails it would appear to be and also connected with one another so started on the bane ridge trail and ended up around bane canyon and Pomona trail Trails are pretty well marked and defined and some signage along the way Definitely wear layers as it can be brisk and chilly but the view what a sight to see all greenery slopes canyons even with the power lines still very picturesque. Lot of yellow wildflowers white looking poppy patches of golden poppies and other white purple orange flowers seen Certainly will return back to venture as one can spend easily a few hours here. Due know if parking on the street there is a long walk to the trails that is also shared by cars driving in so be aware! Wonderful place to visit indeed!

Chino Hills State Park feels like a beautiful getaway. So much California flora and native plants to admire. Highly recommend paying for parking inside. Support your state park and don't tire yourself out by parking and walking from outside the park. Save your energy for a trail! It's a long trek and not safe on the narrow road. Restrooms are right next to the entrance. Parking is $10. Lots of marked trail options to choose from varying in intensity. Loved the Bane Canyon Short Loop Trail- 2.5 mile loop. You can see California poppies here! Friendly reminder not to touch them as pretty as they are. Highly recommend this spot!

Hubby & I hiked here last weekend for a late morning hike. Weather was in the 70s but it felt more like in the 80s & humid. We got lucky as we felt the some breeze on our hike back down. We hiked about 4.5 miles total. The scenery was beautiful & lots of greenery. The hike itself was flat for the most part with some incline. The trails are family friendly as we saw families with kids. We discovered couple of rattlesnakes along the way which was quite scary but it was fine as long as you wait for it to pass by. I would definitely come back to hike other trails.

I have done some stuff because of Tik Tok, and I have enjoyed it, and I have not. Meaning that the recommendations given by Tik Tok can be hit or miss, who knew. But this time, I went to a Tik-Tok recommend place and I cannot gush enough about the experience--- it made me fall in love with the green of Brea. It was a blind date facilitated by Tik Tok, and if it Tik Tok was a person, I would send them a fruit basket in gratitude because the hike I took at the Brea entrance of Chino Hills State park was like walking a timeless still masterpiece painted by the original painter of landscapes: Mother Nature. To help me on my way, I went to the Discovery Center. There I met, Nick, a Park Aid, he made sure to tell me that he was not a Park Ranger--- those have tasers. I told him that it was my first time at the park. He told me that most people get overwhelmed when he informs them about the park because it was huge. He mentioned the exact number of acres, but I do not recall-- dimensions of height and length and volume have never been fully grasped by my mind. He did tell me that I would across a bench. And that bench would lead me to a flat trail, and the second trail- South Ridge- would lead me to a more strenuous trail that would lead me to more elevated heights and this trail was replete with Mustard Flowers--- aptly named I am sure because of their gorgeous yellow hue. I had enough information to begin my journey. I started the Telegraph trail (en route to the bench that would mark the crossroad) and began to hear the soft melody of chirps. It was an escape from the city, almost immediately. As I continued walking about 15 minutes in I saw the Mustard flower fields. And I do mean fields. Do not imagine wheat fields, long and brown, and almost infinite like the sea, but do imagine fields of yellow so wide in presence that they could easily engulf a person in their stalks. I was convinced I should step into the fields of yellow, and twirl amongst them. I stepped into the field (easily, they were not to the designated path) and went into them. Not into their center, I was afraid I would be lost, or overwhelmed by the itch that nature can cause, but I did go deep enough to twirl around the stalks and only see yellow, green and sky. I am not going to put the video on here cause I am not a girl wearing a flower dress with long brown hair, but in the moment, I was happy to be one with the wind that made the yellow bloom sway. I continued on my walk, and after about 20 to 30 minutes, I found the bench that Nick said I would encounter. His advice was quickly given, but, impactful nevertheless. I had a post to rely on, in a hike that really is important. I took a ride and took steps upward to South Ridge Bridge. The trek up was good exercise. The day was cloudy, and misty, it felt like I had been given permission to enjoy a slightly rainy day, because the park does not open when it rains. So my hike was scored by mist that sooth the sweat and added a mystical quality to my romp across the yellow. The trek up was great! I saw the beauty of nature-- unfiltered and untouched. The toughness of the hike was manageable and I am plus sized, but working on reducing my body's pounds so I am also not a stranger to a treadmill. I walked and walked for 90 minutes, wanting to walk for a 3 hours in total. After 90 minutes and no specific peak in sight, I started my trek back to my car and that climb down was the one that made the beauty of the hills majestic. And I used the word majestic with intention, like when a person specifies the exact change a person is owed after buying items in a liquor store. As I was walking down, I was able to see mountains colored in different greens- maybe two or three- do not imagine a gradation of green so vast that it numbered in the hundredths. I did imagine that the mountains were sleeping giants who were slumbering because of a spell. But the spell was not malevolent, it was not a sleep of torture. It was more of a spell that helped the giants rest, in pleasant slumber, for they would be needed one day. And just like for all of us, sleep is needed when we have to slay the next day. So I saw giant warriors rest in peace, and it was a beautiful sight to enjoy: Massive in its presence, but soft in its hues. In the far distance I saw the Hollywood sign, I think. But it was not close to me. It was a faraway land, one that I did not really remember because most of my attention was on sprawl surrounding me. The vastness of the Mustard flowers was now more present. The bloom was supreme, and it was easy to see. Thus, you are not sampling a bed of roses, you are beholding the whole damn bed rose store. It was the first time where I saw Spring come into full picturesque bloom! I am inspired to say: This is my letter to the world who never wrote to me, the simple news that nature told- with tender majesty- Emily Dickinson. The spoils that is this land made me understand poetry in view!

First time visiting with friends for a botanical hike and was impressed with the well-kept trails. We entered through a side entrance, so check a map for the most convenient way to start your hike. Very clean park, with little to zero trash or graffiti. We got quite a work out, as there are some pretty steep hills but nothing too crazy. Highly recommended for your nature fix if you're in the area.

Must check out during the spring. It's wildflower galore!!! Green, vibrant rolling hills. Very tall wildflowers in a variety of colors. There are many trails to explore . . . say week after week. Some choose to park on the street but it's quite an uphill walk if you choose to do so. Once you get past the bottom entrance it's a STEEP hill to the booth. Parking fee is nominal charge. I highly suggest you park inside the park.

Absolutely stunning in the spring! Visit mid-April when the little yellow blossoms are on! So many hikes to choose from! Absolutely worth it paying $10 for entrance and driving through the whole park. There are trails in beginning, middle and end. We love it and make it a spring event every year!

If you are anywhere nearby go to this park if you can, as soon as possible for the views of the wildflowers before they're gone, because there's gorgeous views right now (5 May 2025) Words cannot express the breathtaking views. We were there late in the day, right before 7:00 PM, and only spent little over an hour there, but the views were fabulous.

Just a little update since my last review. All the side trails entering the park on the sapphire rd entrance are closed so everyone that has parked outside the park is walking the access road to get to the trails and it makes driving on the already windy, narrow road even more frustrating. Other than that there were some flowers this year today (beginning of April), mostly white flowers right now. If you have a stroller the trail at the very end of the sapphire rd entrance (called Aliso canyon trail) is very flat and stroller friendly and there is some shade.

Came here for photos, closing time was 7pm. The park ranger didn't allow access at 6:15pm which was wild. He stated he had to clear the park out for the 7pm closing time. Understood, but they should update on their website that no entry is allowed after a certain timeframe to avoid any confusion, especially when people plan & drive far.

This park is beautiful and huge!! No matter what trail you take, you're in for an amazing view! the park is also big enough you will have plenty of privacy, even on busy days! Btw Beware of snakes...and I would recommend going on a weekday of you're planning on parking inside people walking or driving don't share the road the best. :/

Love hiking these hills. It's gotten a lot of traction due to social media, so be prepared for crowds, especially on the weekends. But right now is the perfect time to hike these hills due to all of the beautiful flowers! There's different trails, so it's nice to always do a different one each time. There is a parking fee if you decide to park inside, but it's free to park on the streets before going in (you will have a bit of a walk to get up to the trails)

Such a beautiful place. Green hills after green hills. Yellow wild flowers blooming today as of 4/12/25. No poppies yet though. Parked outside and hiked in. Did the Bane canyon loop. It's amazing. No shade at all but the weather was perfect today. 75 degrees and breezy.

Bane Ridge Loop was a solid 5-mile hike beautiful views and a good workout, but definitely start early! It gets hot and there's zero shade, so come prepared: big hat, plenty of water, sunscreen, and good shades are a must. Me and my friend did hear what sounded like a mountain lion in the bushes (yep, our hearts dropped ), but besides that little adrenaline rush, we really enjoyed the trail. Would totally do it again just with full sun armor next time!

Chino Hills State Park has black mustard flowers. They're not particularly pretty, but they are an ecological disaster. Still, overcrowds of people show up, eager to see them.

The mustards are tall from the rain we've had this year, so you should come here before the flowers are dried up from the upcoming heat.

Come on a Sunday morning at 9:00 am, not difficult to find a parking in the nearest residence area. Take a walk through the entrance on the paved road for 20 miles to reach the Bane Canyon trial. Then walk on the trial for 2 hours, Enjoy the view .

Beautiful scenery and various trails to take! I recommend paying for parking inside so that you can hike actual dirt trails. I saw many people park outside to avoid paying, and they end up walking the paved road, which is also dangerous because of cars.

It is difficult to find shade when taking a walk on a hot day.It is a natural, untouched trail.Why are you charging parking fees?? There is little parking space and the roads are narrow.There is an urgent need to create a detailed environment so that many people can visit comfortably.

It's near by my house, landscape is challenge to hike and get physical. Overall it's very interesting to spend time to enjoy its hilly environment

What a beautiful park! So peaceful. I visited after a rainy day and all the trails were closed off but the road was open and oh so long. Hiked up 4 miles and ran my way back. Be cautious of oncoming cars since the road is shared. I'm looking forward to visiting again and hopefully make my way up to some trails.

Thursday, May 18, we decided to try this hike an hour or two before closing. Upon entry, one can park their vehicle on the street free of charge and walk up the driveway. However, for a fee, one may drive their car in and park. I believe the walk is about 15 -30 minutes, or more. In addition, the walk is up uphill. I think I paid $3 for mine, but it may be more. Once you pay the ranger at the front booth, one can drive in. They do accept debit. The road is very narrow after that, and basically one just keeps driving straight and whenever you see parking, there is a trail. We drove all the way to the end of the road where there is RVs and a horse ranch. The people who are staying in the RV can come and go as they please, by walking from my understanding. However, since the park closes at sunset, and if one plans not to stay overnight, one needs to leave at sunset. The park is open to people after sunset, who park their cars on the street, in the front. We explored the area walking around, mainly the ranch. However, we didn't have much time to actually hike any trail. But I would love to return, it's a beautiful place for hiking.

Most state parks are usually lackluster and this one fits perfectly. Entered thru the northside on steep hills and about a mile in was the ranger station to pay for $10 admission fee. I came to see the poppies but too early of the season. Friendly ranger emphasized certain rules and best way to enjoy early blooming poppies. The only Road is narrow, parking is limited and you can't stop anywhere. I should have just parked outside of the park and hiked in like others. State of CALIFORNIA, your welcome for my $10 donation. All of the trails are temporarily blocked off. All of them. If you see any recent photos of selfies with poppies, they are breaking the LAW! Definitely a good place to hike and enjoy the spring greenery before the hot weather that will dry up things.

Experience: - 10/10 so breathtaking, peaceful, and beautiful to look at! - there are numerous trails at this state park ranging from 3-7 miles. - definitely a must go to if you're in the chino hills area Parking: - Entrance parking is $10 but if you can withstand a .2 mile steep walk up hill you can park outside the park on the streets for free!

The park is very nice and beautiful. The speed limit is 15 mph so it makes for serene drive that doesn't last too long. It's only about 3 miles through the whole park. I personally have had a few encounters with the check-in park ranger that have left me deciding that I'm not going back. The first time I went, he Insisted on scanning my state parks pass, which nobody has ever done at any other state park. Usually you have to just show them and you're in, so that was a little weird but whatever. What made me uncomfortable though, is that while he still has my parks pass, he made a comment about my appearance, saying "You're so gorgeous, you must have all the men in love/obsessed." As someone with PTSD, that made me extremely uncomfortable and I hesitated even continuing my journey through the park. On another day, I invited my mom to go with me to the park because she had never been there. The same park ranger was at the check-in booth and didn't even acknowledge her or say hi, and only says to me " I haven't seen you in a while. Have you been cheating on me with another park?" Again, that is a super weird comment. If my mom wasn't with me, I would've just turned around and left. Ladies, if you go there, keep this in mind and make sure you carry something with you for protection. There is no reception there, and there is a section in the back of the park that says employee residence. I hope they get a new person there soon cause this creep is the reason I'm not going back.

Went to the park to have our engagement shoot. Our photographer spoke with park ranger C Adriano, who walked up to him already looking like someone ate his cookies for the day. Our photographer told me he had a good conversation with the ranger and that he was going to allow us to shoot for additional time for we were just going to take pictures at the other end of the parking since the sun was setting so beautiful. We walked to our car at 5:06 and he had already written 2 hefty tickets (shy under a hundred dollars each). He was rude to me saying I told you guys no more than 5 minutes. However, I did not hear any of his initial exchange and it was a miscommunication on our photographers end. However he was passive aggressively rude, he jokingly offered to help load my bike. He even went as far as writing false times on our tickets, 5:10pm and 5:07pm. Maybe it was his 2.0 GPA that could not interpret the chronological clock correct, however I'm sure he just added a couple minutes to the time he read. Nonetheless. My fiance looked beautiful and I hope the pics turn out great. 1 out of 5 rating due to the park rangers encounter.

Pictures worth a thousand words I think my 4 pictures represent this phrase well. We started our hike from the Rimcrest entrance located in Yorba Linda. What is great about this hike is that it pulls you away from civilization within seconds. It offers a beautiful view of mountain terrain and yet, it is not far away from it. There is decent elevation climb which is great for a quick exercise. If you enter from Rimcrest entrance, the parking is free too!

Very beautiful scenery. Parking is a bit limited. Trails are easily identified by signs and 10 dollars to enter to park.

3.13.22 Review: Pretty cool spot that's not terribly far from LA! I came for some wildflower viewing but I think I came a bit early as flowers weren't quite in full bloom, at least not the poppies. The mustard flowers (yellow ones) were quite abundant though, especially right outside the park. If you don't want to hike and just want to see flowers, there are quite a bit of mustard flowers on Elinvar Drive, right before you turn on Sapphire Rd. Plenty of people were taking pics so street parking got a little crazy but it is free. There are lookout points within the park you can drive to but I doubt you'll get much of a view for flowers. The hills are lovely though. For those looking for a hike: + There's parking in designated sections on Bane Canyon Rd but you pay a $10 day use fee or you can park outside the park and walk in for a longer hike + There were a bit of flowers like poppies along Bane Ridge Hike at this time, which was the one I went on. The hike gets steep early on if you start at where the restrooms are so unless you hike regularly, I recommend bringing some hiking poles if you think you need a little assistance + Plenty of families came here but I never felt it got crowded cause this place is huge. Nice if you want to feel like you're on a "getaway"

TIL that Chino Hills State Park is one of two places to visit when looking for wildflower blooms in all of SoCal! Who knew?! I was pleased to find that an endlessly lush & green landscape (only in the Spring, post rain) was practically in my backyard. The best time to go is in late Winter/early Spring while it's still relatively cool out and the hills are well hydrated and not yet browned. This time, we came in search of poppies, but early February might have been too early. Still, it was a gorgeous day to explore. Some of the trails (East Fence Line Trail) were pretty overgrown, but it felt more like an adventure that way. The park is huge and you'd definitely need a few days to see all of it. There's also a drivable road that winds through it- perfect for road biking. If you don't want to pay to get in, you can park in the small lot right outside the park's North entrance and then walk in.

Came for a hike this weekend. We parked on the street before the entrance so we didn't have to pay the $10 parking fee. The hike was easy. You can go far or just do a short hike. We did 6 miles round trip. We missed the window where there were still a lot of flowers. It was starting to turn more brown this time but still is a great hike.

Absolutely adore this park. Came a little bit later in spring so there's not as much greenery as there usually is but still just as beautiful as always. A great park to hike or just unwind. The entrance fee is $10 used to be $5. But if you're carpooling that's definitely worth it. The entrance is a little tricky if you're not familiar. And parking gets full quickly on weekends. Best time to go is during the week and they close early like 5pm. The park says 7pm but they close early. You can always call to be sure before arrival. The park rangers are super friendly and helpful. The paved roads are narrow compact vehicles are best for a trip into the park!

Hike: There are many different trials in this park. If you're going to go during April-May to see the poppy flowers bloom I would recommend walking all the way down the road until you see cars parked to find the trail. I would advise people to bring some sunglasses because some parts of the hike have tall flower bushes so you will run into many groups of gnats frequently on these hikes. Parking: There is parking all the way down the road. I believe parking is about $10, but if you choose to walk it will take a while (10 mins?) to reach the poppy field. Luckily, by the time I arrived around Friday 10ish, we were able to snag one of the open parking spots near the entrance. Starting at the entrance, you would walk upon 2 hills then reach a flat straight road and continue to head on there. Please walk on the side of the road, some parts of the road tend to get narrow so you will either have to probably stop on the side to let other cars pass by.

I used to live in Chino Hills and never visited this park. Now I live an hour away and came here for the first time ! I love the hills in the spring because the rolling green hills are just beautiful. I was hoping to see more poppies up close but most of them were seen in patches towards the top of the hills. We came on a weekday and the temps were in the upper 50s. Perfect! It was still pretty busy with cars in both the residential parking areas and in the park. There is virtually no shade so it is best to hike on a cooler day and wear a hat and sunscreen. You automatically feel at peace when you walk the trails. An oasis of Serenity! Can't wait to return to try a different trail !

Parked on the street and made the trek in. It adds a little but you hope on a trail shortly. We did a 6.1 mile loop where we spotted some tarantulas, deer, rabbits, and coyotes. It was a bit dry and the overgrown shrubs made it for a cool hike. It's not strenuous but there is a half mile incline with 30 min left to the hike that kicked my a$$! Looks like you can camp inside the park and you can definitely drive further in to start your hike deeper into the park. Wouldn't say it's a must visit, but if you're going to be around it, I'd say you should trek it. Happy Munchies, @aVeganAndHer

Some of the rangers here are d1cks. I got a parking ticket at 7:02 PM. The park closes at 7 PM. Deserving? Not really. Here's the inhumane, super harsh deets: We were not told that the park closed at 7 pm sharp. We only realized this when we were up on the hills and there's a park ranger driving around with a subwoofer that notifies us that gates will be closed in 10 min. It was 6:50. I ran down. I made eye contact with the ranger and he rushed as if he did something bad. This was 7:01 PM. I looked at my phone and confirmed the time. By the time I got in the car, I saw the ticket. I opened it and it said it was written at 7:02 PM. Either his clock was wrong, or he's a liar. What it took to get this dismissed. Two levels of trials. Two. The first is written via online. This process is excruciating btw. It requires you to keep checking every day. And the first ten days I thought he was nice and didn't push it in. Nope. You have 14 days to fight that ticket this way, and guess when they post it.. yup, the 13th day. Anyway, not gonna bore you with the excruciating process to get this $90 ticket dismissed.

This place is amazing You forget that 5 minutes away there's the chaos from the 71 freeway. Peaceful and nice Prepare to walk a lot, also they have parking Need to pay $10 for parking lot you can also park your car outside And it's free but sometimes there's a lot of people so prepare yourself to probably walk 4 blocks +the long railroad.. but other than that your gonna enjoy this Walk.

Wow just wow!!! I can't believe this is in our backyard!! I knew the park was here but I didn't know it was the way it was. It is so beautiful. We decided to do a local one night camp stay and we really enjoyed ourselves. Beware that on weekends they tend to close the entrance due to the heavy crowds. If you have a reservation, then you are free to pass go and collect $200. The drive to the campgrounds is 3 miles in. The roads are narrow so keep the speed to a minimum. As your driving through, you can see the poppies starting to bloom on the hillsides. You can also see the many and I mean many trails to hike. Some are intimidating but you can tell the finish is a reward. Definitely great views everywhere you go. As soon as we got to our campground, we loved it but only con will probably be that our area was at an angle so we had to put our tent on the flattest area closer to the road. It's okay though because once the park is closed, there isn't any vehicle traffic. The highlight of our trip was watching all the people parking in our area even though there are signs saying not for day use. People were begging not to get ticketed. At night, I was a little freaked out because you can hear the coyotes. The scary part is they are so close by but you can't see them but I'm sure they can see you. There is a trail right in front of campground that is all uphill but you can see a lot of amazing views. It is a workout. I just hiked up to the second peak because I was already tired. Definitely gets your blood going. Be careful for rattlesnakes and tarantulas. Thank God I didn't see any. I want to book another weekend because when we stayed the poppies were barely coming out so middle of Spring would probably be best to see all the beautiful colors throughout the hillsides.

Gets pretty hectic during Spring when the flowers really bloom. $5 to enter the park with your vehicle, or you can park in the neighborhood and walk in for free (Although I would not recommend because you'll be walking a long ways. There was so many people walking in from the neighborhoods it was hard to drive through the park, because people would be walking in front of you. Also a long line of cars to get in. After you get pass all of that (took about 45 mins to an hour) you need to drive about 3 miles down to the road to get to the good areas to take pics of the flowers.

I just want to say something about the parking situation. If the park is very very big. To avoid driving for 30 mins for entrance, I recommend you to check this 3 parking location. My map didn't tell me where is the most close entrance, took me to the most far away entrance from me, it was 30 mins drive, and I followed it..... later I realized there is a entrance 15 mins away from my house.... Yea So here it is: If you come from inland empire direction like riverside, San Bernardino, please go to the direction Apple map told you: 4721 Sapphire Rd Chino Hills, CA 91709 United States Street parking If you from Orange County, like me, no need to drive 30 + mins to go to chino hills entrance unless you love the views over there more? Here is two Choice: Brea parking entrance: 4500 Carbon Canyon Rd, Brea, CA 92823 (The board in the park said park close at 5 pm. So be aware) Yorba linda parking entrance: 3881 Blue Gum Dr. Yorba Linda, CA I will give a 4 starts, just because their parking info is not clear online.

I saw pictures of this state park online and was excited to go. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed and didn't think it was worth the drive from Orange County. I'm sure it is beautiful in early March during the bloom season, but everything was dead and lifeless when I went on Monday. I would pass on this place and find a more scenic spot. There are prettier parks and hiking trails in Southern California.

Great park to see wild flower and have a leisurely walk. It is a little crowded on the weekends. There are two entrances, both with access to lots of hiking trails. If you're interested in the wild flowers, your best bet is to start at the Chino Hills entrance (4721 Sapphire Road). At the Chino hills parking lot, when it's busy, the rangers have traffic control up and down the one lane highway, so plan accordingly. You could be waiting in line for your turn to go up or down. If you're able to, think about parking on the street and walking up the hill, it's about a 5 to 10 minute walk, but at least you have control over timing. Parking is $3/hour or $10/day for all state parks (meaning you can park at other locations with your day pass). Flowers boom most when the sun is out. There were wildflowers near Horse camp and corral trail (a bit steep).