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Basin Falls (Uvas Canyon)

📍 Morgan Hill, CA🥾 Trail length not published🎟 $6 vehicle entrance fee; day-use vehicle reservations required

A moderate-difficulty hike to Basin Falls with a $6 day-use fee and required parking reservation.

Getting there

moderateDog-friendly

$6 vehicle entrance fee; day-use vehicle reservations required

Our take

Basin Falls offers a moderate hike in Uvas Canyon County Park near Morgan Hill. The $6 day-use fee applies year-round, and parking reservations are mandatory to ensure access.

Dogs are welcome on the trail, making this a good option for hikers traveling with pets. Spring and fall provide the most comfortable hiking conditions, though the park is open and hikeable throughout the year.

Reserve parking in advance, especially on weekends, to guarantee your spot.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

The park is open year-round. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable hiking temperatures.

What to bring

  • Parking reservation required

Who it suits

Good for

  • moderate difficulty
  • dog-friendly
  • day trip

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Basin Falls (Uvas Canyon)?

$6 vehicle entrance fee; day-use vehicle reservations required

How do I get to Basin Falls (Uvas Canyon)?

The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.

Can I bring my dog to Basin Falls (Uvas Canyon)?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Basin Falls (Uvas Canyon) in Northern California

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
TrailNot published
Difficultymoderate
Fee / permit$6 vehicle entrance fee; day-use vehicle reservations required
Managing agencySanta Clara County Parks — Uvas Canyon County Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountySanta Clara County
RegionNorthern California
Official pageView source ↗

Source

parks.santaclaracounty.gov

Santa Clara County Parks Uvas Canyon County Park page, checked Aug 2026 (direct page fetch blocked by the site; facts corroborated via county-domain search results and the county's own Uvas Canyon Waterfall Guide PDF listing). One of several named falls on the park's Waterfall Loop (with Granuja, Upper, and Black Rock Falls nearby); exact height not confirmed directly from an official document in this pass, so left null. Dogs allowed leashed (6-ft leash) on all trails per county policy.

Checked August 2026.