Stevens Creek County Park Reservoir

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Stevens Creek County Park Reservoir

Photo: Elf · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

🥾 Hike · Cupertino

1.5 hours · $ · No reservation needed

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 3.0
1–3 yrs
★ 3.0
3–5 yrs
★ 3.0
5–10 yrs
★ 3.0
  • 🚗
    About 15 min drive
    From Sunnyvale · Parking: $6 parking
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Some shade
    Great on sunny days · Good on cool days
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 1.5 hours
    Best seasons: Spring · Fall · Winter

The closest reservoir to home, with flat short paths near the Villa Maria picnic area and the dam for watching the water and birds.

💡 Tips
Water levels vary a lot — fullest and prettiest after rain; combine it with Picchetti Ranch next door.

What this place offers

✓reservoir
✓picnic
✓short trail
✓restrooms
✓fishing

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This weekend's weather in Cupertino

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

☀️
Sat 10/17
Sunny · 60–92°F · 0% rain
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Sun 10/18
Partly cloudy · 48–79°F · 0% rain

Location

Cupertino, California

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