About this campground
In 1903, California architect George Page was commissioned by Mary Hayes Chynoweth, to build a home for the Hayes Family. Intended to provide a triple residence for the Chynoweths and growing families of Mary's two sons, Everis Hayes and Jay Orly Hayes, the sprawling mansion incorporated every modern amenity available, including the latest fire safety features of the era. The Hayes Family sold the property during the 1950s, after which the building remained vacant for some time. Purchased by the City of San Jose during the 1990s, the property was renovated and expanded to its present state. For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit HistoricHotels.org.
Getting there
Hayes Mansion is located about 20 minutes outside of downtown San Jose near the South Valley Freeway. Visitors can easily reach many of the city's celebrated cultural attractions as such, including: the Winchester Mystery House, the San Jose Museum of Art, and The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum. This wonderful historic destination is also surrounded by several nature reservations, like the Big Basin Redwoods State Park and the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Hayes Mansion is also just 20 minutes from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Activities
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- WILDERNESS
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- MUSEUM
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
- CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- HISTORIC SITES
- OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
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- Eugene O'Neill National Historic SiteEugene O'Neill National Historic Site41 mi
- Coastal Discovery CenterMonterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary47 mi
- The Fairmont Hotel San FranciscoSan Francisco49 mi
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park50 mi
- Maritime MuseumSan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park50 mi
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Hayes Mansion doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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