Williams Hill

Overview

Williams Hill is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near San Ardo, California.

Located in southern Monterey County, and standing over 2,700 feet in elevation, Williams Hill offers great views of the surrounding Salinas Valley. Pine trees, chamise, scrub oak, and impressive shale formations characterize the hilly terrain.

Things to Do at Williams Hill

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Williams Hill include:

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Biking
Camping
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Off Highway Vehicle
Photography
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Primary access is from US Highway 101. Take the San Ardo exit and travel west onto Paris Valley Road, turn left onto Lockwood-San Ardo Road. The public lands boundary begins approximately 5 miles down the road from the Lockwood-San Ardo Road turnoff. Once at Williams Hill, the campground can be reached by turning onto road W1 and heading south.

GPS Coordinates: 35.98702900000000, -121.01527500000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 831-582-2200

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Additional Information

Williams Hill

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