Henry W. Coe State Park – Mt. Stakes Ranch Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2026090326
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Henry W. Coe State Park – Mt. Stakes Ranch Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/9/2026
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to acquire a total of approximately 3,855.8 acres of land (APNs listed below) from The Nature Conservancy to add to Henry W. Coe State Park to expand existing park lands, preserve natural resources, and provide a buffer between the park and adjacent lands. The parcels are located within Santa Clara and Stanislaus Counties, in portions of Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23 & 24, Township 7 South, Range 5 East, M.D.M. The acquisition will also serve to protect public access, conserve wildlife habitat, and maintain the land in its natural condition.
Schedule of Acquisition Parcels:
• APN 070-08-011 (Santa Clara, 320.0 acres)
• APN 070-08-016 (Santa Clara, 472.0 acres)
• APN 070-13-020 (Santa Clara, 403.6 acres)
• APN 026-004-001 (Stanislaus, 168.0 acres)
• APN 026-004-011 (Stanislaus, 640.0 acres)
• APN 026-004-012 (Stanislaus, 649.4 acres)
• APN 026-004-009 (Stanislaus, 50.1 acres)
• APN 026-004-013 (Stanislaus, 320.0 acres)
• APN 026-004-014 (Stanislaus, 646.4 acres)
• APN 026-004-010 (Stanislaus, 186.3 acres)
Contact Information
Name
Clinton Elsholz
Agency Name
California State Parks, Diablo Range District
Job Title
State Park Superintendent
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
near Henry W. Coe State Park
Counties
Santa Clara, Stanislaus
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Total Acres
3855.8
Other Location Info
Henry W. Coe State Park
• APN 070-08-011 (Santa Clara, 320.0 acres)
• APN 070-08-016 (Santa Clara, 472.0 acres)
• APN 070-13-020 (Santa Clara, 403.6 acres)
• APN 026-004-001 (Stanislaus, 168.0 acres)
• APN 026-004-011 (Stanislaus, 640.0 acres)
• APN 026-004-012 (Stanislaus, 649.4 acres)
• APN 026-004-009 (Stanislaus, 50.1 acres)
• APN 026-004-013 (Stanislaus, 320.0 acres)
• APN 026-004-014 (Stanislaus, 646.4 acres)
• APN 026-004-010 (Stanislaus, 186.3 acres)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15313
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation purposes, including preservation of fish and wildlife habitat, establishing ecological reserves under Fish and Game Code Section 1580, and preserving access to public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is to preserve the land in its natural condition.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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