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County Parks, Trails & Open Space reservation information and separately scoped Hidden Falls visitor instructions. Mears Place and the announced future Big Hill Preserve entrance have different rules.

Instructions for the existing Mears Place entrance. Check live closures and the separate parking reservation system; the announced Big Hill Preserve opening is not presented as already open.

Availability · Hidden Falls existing Mears Place entrance, not Big Hill Preserve

Parking reservations are required at 7587 Mears Place on weekends, certain holidays, and other designated high-use days.

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Placer official parks information · Placer County Hidden Falls Regional Park (opens in a new tab)

Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row

Parking reservations are required at 7587 Mears Place on weekends, certain holidays, and other designated high-use days.

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Availability · Hidden Falls parking eligibility; no vehicle-capacity guarantee

A parking reservation is only required if you are bringing a vehicle into the park. Visitors arriving on foot, by bicycle or on horseback do not need a parking reservation.

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Placer official parks information · Placer County Hidden Falls Regional Park (opens in a new tab)

Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row

A parking reservation is only required if you are bringing a vehicle into the park. Visitors arriving on foot, by bicycle or on horseback do not need a parking reservation.

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Availability · Hidden Falls camping restriction

No. Camping and overnight stays are not allowed at Hidden Falls Regional Park. Park gates close after sunset.

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Placer official parks information · Placer County Hidden Falls Regional Park (opens in a new tab)

Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row

No. Camping and overnight stays are not allowed at Hidden Falls Regional Park. Park gates close after sunset.

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Availability · Hidden Falls special-event restriction

No. Weddings and other special events are not permitted at Hidden Falls Regional Park.

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Placer official parks information · Placer County Hidden Falls Regional Park (opens in a new tab)

Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row

No. Weddings and other special events are not permitted at Hidden Falls Regional Park.

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Availability · Hidden Falls parking cancellation credit; weather/park-closure exceptions differ

To receive a credit, cancel at least 48 hours before your reservation. For assistance, call 530-886-4901.

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Placer official parks information · Placer County Hidden Falls Regional Park (opens in a new tab)

Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row

To receive a credit, cancel at least 48 hours before your reservation. For assistance, call 530-886-4901.

Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot c2b9b18eaa2c3456