Location: Alameda County         CA State Park Link
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area     ( Byron CA   -   Northern CA )     Water Recreation Fishing Windsurfing Windmills Northern Terminus of the CA Aquaduct Bikeway

Location: Alameda County         CA State Park Link
Eastshore State Park     ( Oakland CA   -   Northern CA )     Bay Shoreline Access

Location: Alameda County         CA State Park Link
Lake Del Valle     ( Livermore CA   -   Northern CA )     Boating Swimming Fishing Horseback Riding

Location: Alameda County         CA State Park Link
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach     ( Oakland CA   -   Northern CA )     Bird Sanctuary Marine Reserve Visitor Center Exhibits Beach Biking Trail

Location: Alpine County         CA State Park Link
Grover Hot Springs State Park     ( Markleeville CA   -   Northern CA )     Hot Springs Hiking Trails Campground Alpine Meadow Surrounded by 10,000 Peaks

Location: Amador County         CA State Park Link
Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park     ( Pine Grove CA   -   Northern CA )     Regional Indian Museum Miwok Village Seasonal Events Primitive Group Camping Traditional Camping Self-Guided Nature Trail Wildlife Observation

Location: Butte County         CA State Park Link
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park     ( Chico CA   -   Northern CA )     26 Room Victorian House Museum Guided Tours

Location: Butte County         CA State Park Link
Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park     ( Chico CA   -   Northern CA )     Cruise the River by Inner Tube, Raft, Boat, Canoe,Kayak Salmon, Steelhead, Shad Fishing Birding & Wildlife Observation Riparian Community Study Jet & Waterski Sunbathe Boat Launch

Location: Butte County         CA State Park Link
Clay Pit State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Oroville CA   -   Northern CA )     Beginner Off-Road Riding Area for Motorcycles, All-Terrain Vehicles, Dune Buggies Rifle Range

Location: Butte County         CA State Park Link
Lake Oroville     ( Oroville CA   -   Northern CA )     Power Boating Waterskiing Fishing Boat-in Camping Floating Campsites Horse Camping Sailing Museum 47' Observation Tower Panoramic Views Fish Hatchery

Location: Calaveras County         CA State Park Link
Calaveras Big Trees State Park     ( Arnold CA   -   Northern CA )     Five Mile Hike thru Giant Sequoias Camping Hundreds of Trails Cross-Country Skiing Interpretive Programs Mountain Biking Bird Watching

Location: Colusa County         CA State Park Link
Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area     ( Colusa CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Small Boat Launch Fish for Steelhead, King Salmon & More Migratory Bird Watching

Location: Contra Costa County         National Park Link
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site     ( Martinez CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours

Location: Contra Costa County         CA State Park Link
Franks Tract State Recreation Area     ( Contra Costa CA   -   Northern CA )     Waterfowl Hunting Fishing

Location: Contra Costa County         National Park Link
John Muir National Historic Site     ( Martinez CA   -   Northern CA )     Self-guided Tours Hiking Trails Programs Camping

Location: Contra Costa County         CA State Park Link
Mount Diablo State Park     ( Walnut Creek CA   -   Northern CA )     3849' Summit Hiking, Bicycle & Equestrian Trails Camping Fire Interpretive Trail Rock Climbing Fossils Museum Art Gallery Observation Deck Interpretive Center

Location: Del Norte County         CA State Park Link
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park     ( Cresent City CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Growth Redwoods Wild Coastline Tidepool Exploring

Location: Del Norte County         CA State Park Link
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park     ( Cresent City CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Growth Coast Redwoods Smith River 20 Miles of Hiking & Nature Trails River Access Wildlife Observation

Location: Del Norte County         CA State Park Link
Pelican State Beach     ( Smith River CA   -   Northern CA )     Secluded Beach Beachcombing Walking

Location: Del Norte County         National Park Link
Redwood National Park     ( Crescent City CA   -   Northern CA )     Self-guided & Guided Tours Hiking, Bicycle, & Equestrian Trails Mountain Climbing Boating Fishing Camping Backcountry Permits

Location: Del Norte County         CA State Park Link
Tolowa Dunes State Park     ( Crescent City CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Lakes, Dunes, Wetlands, Woodlands, Beaches

Location: El Dorado County         CA State Park Link
D. L. Bliss State Park     ( Tahoma CA   -   Northern CA )     Rubicon Point Promontory Brilliant Panoramas of Lake Tahoe Camping Balancing Rock Nature Trail

Location: El Dorado County         CA State Park Link
Emerald Bay State Park     ( Tahoma CA   -   Northern CA )     Underwater State Park Geologic History & Beauty

Location: El Dorado County         CA State Park Link
Lake Valley State Recreation Area     ( Meyers CA   -   Northern CA )     Lake Tahoe Golf Course Snowmobiling Cross Country Skiing

Location: El Dorado County         CA State Park Link
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park     ( Placerville   -   Northern CA )     1848 Gold Rush Museum Historic Buildings Gold Panning Living History Programs

Location: El Dorado County         CA State Park Link
Sugar Pine Point State Park     ( Tahoma CA   -   Northern CA )     Lake Tahoe Natural Area MansionTour Hiking Trails Swimming Beach Cross-country Skiing Camping Nature Center Washoe Indian Heritage

Location: El Dorado County         CA State Park Link
Washoe Meadows State Park     ( Markleeville CA   -   Northern CA )     High Sierra Meadow & Woodland Echo Summit

Location: Fresno County         National Park Link
Kings Canyon National Park     ( Three Rivers CA   -   Central CA )     Programs/Tours Giant Sequoias Self-guided Trails Hiking Mountain Climbing Horse Trails Fishing Cross-country Skiing Back Country Permist Camping Cabins Lodge

Location: Fresno County         CA State Park Link
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area     ( Friant CA   -   Central CA )     Boating Fishing Swimming Hiking Seasonal Bald Eagle Observation Boat Camping 1867 Millerton Courthouse

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Azalea State Reserve     ( McKinleyville   -   Northern CA )     Western Azaleas North Coast Plants Self-Guided Nature Trail

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Benbow Lake State Recreation Area     ( Benbow CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Hiking Salmon & Steelhead Fishing Day-Use Picnic Area

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Fort Humboldt State Park     ( Eureka CA   -   Northern CA )     Logging Museum Antique Logging Equipment Tour Restored Buildings, Exhibits & 1850s Garden

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park     ( Carlotta CA   -   Northern CA )     Coast Redwood Grove Fishing Hiking Canoeing & Kayaking Environmental Camp Camping Van Duzen River

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area     ( Trinidad CA   -   Northern CA )     Fishing Small Boat Use

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Humboldt Lagoons State Park     ( Orick CA   -   Northern CA )     Marshland Habitat Explore the Lagoon Boat Ramp Fishing Beach Combing 3 Mile Coastal Hiking Trail Bird Watching Whale Watching

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Humboldt Redwoods State Park     ( Weott CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Growth Coast Redwood Forest 100 Miles of Hiking Trails Fishing Canoeing Swim the Eel River Family, Group, Horse, Bicycle, & Backpack Camping Scenic Drives Interpretive Programs

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Little River State Beach     ( Trinidad CA   -   Northern CA )     Dunes Broad Open Beach

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Patrick's Point State Park     ( Trinidad CA   -   Northern CA )     Coastal Redwoods Sandy Beaches Tide Pools Beachcomb Whale & Sea Lion Watch Lookout Rock Yurok Indian Village Native American Plant Garden Hikers and Bikers Camping Cabins

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park     ( Orick CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Growth Coast Redwoods Hiking Rhododendron Trail Nature Study Roosevelt Elk & Whale Watch Beach Combing Birding Guided Walks Hike/Bike/Camping

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park     ( Garberville CA   -   Northern CA )     Wilderness Exploration Unpaved Access

Location: Humboldt County         CA State Park Link
Trinidad State Beach     ( Trinidad CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach below Bluffs Trails

Location: Imperial County         CA State Park Link
Heber Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( El Centro CA   -   Southern CA )     Off-Road Vehicle Recreation Camping

Location: Imperial County         CA State Park Link
Picacho State Recreation Area     ( Winterhaven CA   -   Southern CA )     Lower Colorado River Desert Area Diverse Wildlife to Include Bighorn Sheep Boating Hiking Fishing Camping Pacific Flyway Migratory Waterfowl Observation

Location: Inyo County         National Park Link
Death Valley National Park     ( Death Valley CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided Tours Guided Tours Programs Mountain Climbing Hiking Horse Trails Bicycle Trails Camping

Location: Inyo County         National Park Link
Manzanar National Historic Site     ( Lone Pine CA   -   Central CA )     no amenities listed

Location: Kern County         CA State Park Link
Fort Tejon State Historic Park     ( Lebec CA   -   Central CA )     1854 US Army Fort Tour Restored Adobes 400 Year-old Valley Oak Trees Museum & Exhibits

Location: Kern County         CA State Park Link
Red Rock Canyon State Park     ( Mojave CA   -   Central CA )     Desert Cliffs, Buttes, Spectacular Rock Formations Kawaiisu Indian Petroglyphs Paleontology Sites

Location: Kern County         CA State Park Link
Tule Elk State Reserve     ( Buttonwillow CA   -   Central CA )     Tule Elk Watch Interpretive Exhibits

Location: Lake County         CA State Park Link
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park     ( Lower Lake CA   -   Northern CA )     Archaeological Sites Woodland & Marsh Preserves Nature Trails Birding Historic Anderson Ranch

Location: Lake County         CA State Park Link
Clear Lake State Park     ( Kelseyville CA   -   Northern CA )     Variety Water Recreation Fishing Boating Waterskiing Pomo Indian Nature Trail

Location: Lake County         CA State Park Link
Robert Louis Stevenson State Park     ( Calistoga CA   -   Northern CA )     Site of Author's 1880 Honeymoon 5 Mile Hike to Mt. St. Helena for Bay Area View

Location: Lassen County         National Park Link
Lassen Volcanic National Park     ( Mineral CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Hiking Mountain Climbing Horse Trails Boating/Ramp Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Adamson House     ( Malibu CA   -   Southern CA )     Historic House Museum Nature & Cultural History Tours

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Antelope Valley Indian Museum     ( Lancaster CA   -   Southern CA )     Great Basin Native American Exhibits Nature Walks Craft Demonstrations Guided Tours Videos

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Antelope Valley Poppy State Reserve     ( Lancaster CA   -   Southern CA )     Poppy & Wildflower Hiking Trails

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park     ( Lancaster CA   -   Southern CA )     Joshua Trees Junipers Wildflower Observation

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area     ( Castaic CA   -   Southern CA )     Power Boating Jet Skiing Sailing Canoeing Fishing for Bass, Trout & Catfish Hiking & Biking Trails

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Dockweiler State Beach     ( Los Angeles CA   -   Southern CA )     Beach Recreation Sun Bathing

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area     ( Baldwin Hills CA   -   Southern CA )     7 Plus Miles of Trails Fishing Lake Playgrounds Picnic Tables

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Leo Carrillo State Park     ( Malibu CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Windsurfing Surf Fishing Beachcombing Explore Tide Pools, Coastal Caves, & Reefs Camping Back Country Hiking Nature Walks

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Los Encinos State Historic Park     ( Encino CA   -   Southern CA )     19c Historic Ranch California Ranch Life Exhibits

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Malibu Creek State Park     ( Malibu CA   -   Southern CA )     Hiking Fishing Bird Watching Horseback Riding 15 Miles of Streamside Trail

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Malibu Lagoon State Beach     ( Malibu CA   -   Southern CA )     Wetlands, Flower Gardens, Sandy Beach Surfing Fishing Bird Watching Seasonal Guided Tours Cultural History Tours of Chumash Indians

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Point Dume State Beach     ( Malibu CA   -   Southern CA )     Cliffs, Rocky Coves, Beach Swimming Surfing Scuba Diving Fishing Gray Whale Migration Watch Santa Monica Bay Overlook Boardwalk Explore Tide Pools

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach     ( Malibu CA   -   Southern CA )     'Pocket Beaches' Blufftop Paths to Beaches

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Saddleback Butte State Park     ( Lancaster CA   -   Southern CA )     Granite Mountain Joshua Tree Woodlands

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Santa Monica State Beach     ( Santa Monica CA   -   Southern CA )     Pier Shops Beach Activities Beach Running Strip

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park     ( Chatsworth CA   -   Southern CA )     Panoramic Views of Rugged Landscape Hiking Paths

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Tomo-Kahni State Park     ( Tehachapi CA   -   Southern CA )     Guided Tours Kawaiisu Native American Village

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Topanga State Park     ( Topanga CA   -   Southern CA )     36 Miles of Hiking Trails Pacific Ocean Overview Live Oaks Mountain Biking

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park     ( Los Angeles CA   -   Southern CA )     Natl Historic Register Folk Art Works Tours, Lectures, Exhibits, Festivals

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Will Rogers State Beach     ( Los Angeles CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Boating Fishing Variety Beach Activies Surfing Skin Diving South Bay Bicycle Trail

Location: Los Angeles County         CA State Park Link
Will Rogers State Historic Park     ( Pacific Palisades CA   -   Southern CA )     Tours Golf Course Riding & Hiking Trails Roping Demonstrations Polo Field

Location: Madera County         National Park Link
Devils Postpile National Monument     ( Mammoth Lakes CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided Tours/Trails Programs Hiking Hunting Horse Trails Fishing Camping

Location: Madera County         CA State Park Link
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area     ( Friant CA   -   Central CA )     Boating Fishing Swimming Hiking Seasonal Bald Eagle Observation Boat Camping 1867 Millerton Courthouse

Location: Madera County         CA State Park Link
Wassama Round House State Historic Park     ( Ahwahnee CA   -   Central CA )     Historic Native American Ceremonial Meeting Place Tours, Events, Crafts

Location: Madera County         National Park Link
Yosemite National Park     ( Yosemite CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided & Guided Tours Hiking, Bicycle, & Equestrian Trails Mountain Climbing Boating Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits Cabins Lodge

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
Angel Island State Park     ( San Francisco,Oakland,Vallejo,Tiburon CA   -   Northern CA )     Ancient Miwok Indian Hunting & Fishing Site Former POW Camp

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
China Camp State Park     ( San Rafael CA   -   Northern CA )     China Camp Village Early Chinese Settlement House Museum Tour Hiking Boating Windsurfing Wildlife Watching 15 Miles of Hiking Trails Intertidal Salt Marsh Meadow & Oak Habitats

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park     ( Marshall CA   -   Northern CA )     Conference Center Lodging Jogging Trail Volley & Badminton Biking Bird Watching Marconi Hotel Restoration

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
Mount Tamalpais State Park     ( Mill Valley CA   -   Northern CA )     2571' Peak Redwood Groves View of Bay Area and Beyond 50 Miles of Hiking & Biking Trails Mountain Theater

Location: Marin County         National Park Link
Muir Woods National Monument     ( Mill Valley CA   -   Northern CA )     Hiking Self-guided Trails

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
Olompali State Historic Park     ( Novato CA   -   Northern CA )     Coastal Miwok Village Restoration Hiking Equestrian Trails

Location: Marin County         National Park Link
Point Reyes National Seashore     ( Point Reyes Ca   -   Northern CA )     Hiking, Equestrian & Bicycle Trails Self-guided Tours Fishing Swimming Backcountry Permits Camping

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
Samuel P. Taylor State Park     ( Olema CA   -   Northern CA )     Coast Redwoods & Grasslands Hiking Trails to Mount Barnabe Bike Trail

Location: Marin County         CA State Park Link
Tomales Bay State Park     ( Inverness CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Beaches Boating Hiking Trails Clamming Virgin Grove of Bishop Pine Forests, Beaches, Meadows, Marshes

Location: Mariposa County         National Park Link
Yosemite National Park     ( Yosemite CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided & Guided Tours Hiking, Bicycle, & Equestrian Trails Mountain Climbing Boating Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits Cabins Lodge

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area     ( Westport CA   -   Northern CA )     Salmon & Steelhead Fishing Hiking

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Caspar Headlands State Beach     ( Caspar CA   -   Northern CA )     Swimming Boating Fishing Beach Recreation Migrating Gray Whale Watch

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Caspar Headlands State Reserve     ( Caspar CA   -   Northern CA )     Rugged Coastline & Sculpted Rock Wildflowers Surf

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Greenwood State Beach     ( Point Arena CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach Access 1800s Lumber Museum

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Hendy Woods State Park     ( Philo CA   -   Northern CA )     Virgin Redwood Groves Nature Trails Navarro River Fishing Swimming Canoeing & Kayaking Campfire Programs

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Jughandle State Reserve     ( Fort Bragg CA   -   Northern CA )     2.5 Mile Self-guided Nature Trail called the Ecological Staircase 100,000 Year Geologic Segments

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
MacKerricher State Park     ( Fort Bragg & Celone CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach, Bluff, Headland, Dune, Forest, Wetland, Tidepools Cleone Lake, A Formal Tidal Lagoon Bird Watching Whale Watching Fishing Hikers & Joggers Horseback Riding & Biking

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Manchester State Park     ( Manchester CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach, Sand Dunes, Flat Grasslands Creek Fishing for Steelhead & Salmon Swan Habitat

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Mendocino Headlands State Park     ( Mendocino CA   -   Northern CA )     Hiking Trails Rugged Coastline Secluded Beaches Big River Whale Watching Site

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Mendocino Woodlands State Park     ( Mendocino CA   -   Northern CA )     Redwood Forest 1930s WPA Camps Camping Hiking Trails Wildlife Observation

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Montgomery Woods State Reserve     ( Comptche CA   -   Northern CA )     Coastal Redwood Groves Fern Forest Self-Guided Nature Trails

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Navarro River Redwoods State Park     ( Navarro CA   -   Northern CA )     Eleven Mile Redwood Tunnel to the Sea Camping Fishing Canoeing & Kayaking

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Russian Gulch State Park     ( Mendocino CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach Swimming Tide Pool Exploring Skin Diving Rock Fishing 36' Waterfall Miles of Hiking Trails Bike Trail Devil's Punch Bowl Russian Gulch Creek Canyon

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Schooner Gulch State Beach     ( Point Arena CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach & Headlands Sunset Watch Surfing Fishing

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Smithe Redwoods State Reserve     ( Leggett CA   -   Northern CA )     Redwood Grove 60' Waterfall Fishing Swimming Eel River

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area     ( Leggett CA   -   Northern CA )     Eel River Recreation Virgin Redwood Grove Trail Hiking Fishing Swimming Camping

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Van Damme State Park     ( Little River Ca   -   Northern CA )     Mendocino Coast Beach Fern Canyon Scenic Trail Pigmy Forest Hiking & Biking Trails Kayak Tours Historic Redwood Lumbering Area Camping

Location: Mendocino County         CA State Park Link
Westport-Union Landing State Beach     ( Westport CA   -   Northern CA )     Rugged, Scenic Coastline Photography Paradise Camping

Location: Merced County         CA State Park Link
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area     ( Hilmar CA   -   Central CA )     Merced River Wildlife Observation Swimming Fishing

Location: Merced County         CA State Park Link
Los Banos Creek Reservoir     ( Gustine CA   -   Central CA )     Excellent Fishing Camping Visitor Center Info on Water Projects

Location: Merced County         CA State Park Link
McConnell State Recreation Area     ( Balico CA   -   Central CA )     Merced River Fishing Camping Play Areas

Location: Merced County         CA State Park Link
Pacheco State Park     ( Hollister CA   -   Central CA )     Scenic Vistas & Wildflowers 28 Miles of Hiking Trails Mountain Biking Equestrian Trails

Location: Merced County         CA State Park Link
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area     ( Gustine CA   -   Central CA )     Boating Board Sailing Camping Fishing

Location: Mono County         CA State Park Link
Bodie State Historic Park     ( Bridgeport CA   -   Central CA )     Gold-mining Ghost Town

Location: Mono County         National Park Link
Devils Postpile National Monument     ( Mammoth Lakes CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided Tours/Trails Programs Hiking Hunting Horse Trails Fishing Camping

Location: Mono County         CA State Park Link
Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve     ( Lee Vining   -   Central CA )     Ancient Mono Salt Lake "Tufa Towers" Guided Tours Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Boating Canoeing & Kayaking Launch Ramp Swimming Unique Photography Setting Primitive Camping

Location: Mono County         National Park Link
Yosemite National Park     ( Yosemite CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided & Guided Tours Hiking, Bicycle, & Equestrian Trails Mountain Climbing Boating Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits Cabins Lodge

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Andrew Molera State Park     ( Big Sur CA   -   Central CA )     Beachcombing Hiking Fishing Primitive Trail Camp Biking

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Asilomar State Beach     ( Pacific Grove   -   Central CA )     Conference Center Lodge Boardwalk to the Beach Sand Dunes

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Carmel River State Beach     ( Carmel CA   -   Central CA )     Scuba Diving Bird Sanctuary

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Fort Ord Dunes State Park     ( Monterey CA   -   Central CA )     Closed to the Public

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Fremont Peak State Park     ( San Juan Batista CA   -   Central CA )     Astronomy Programs Hiking Trails Beautiful Views Camping Wildlife Observation

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Garrapata State Park     ( Big Sur CA   -   Central CA )     Beach Front Coastal Hiking Gray Whale, Sea Lion, Harbor Seal, Sea Otter Observation 50' Overlook

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park     ( Big Sur CA   -   Central CA )     80' Waterfall Overlook Trail Panoramic View of Ocean & Rugged Coastlines Whale Watching Variety Water Wildlife Watching Scuba Diving in Underwater Park

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Limekiln State Park     ( Lucia CA   -   Central CA )     Big Sur Coast Camping Cultural History of Limekilns

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Marina State Beach     ( Marina CA   -   Central CA )     Dunes Natural Preserve Boardwalk Hang-Gliding Kiting & Radio Controlled Gliding

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Monterey State Beach     ( Seaside CA   -   Central CA )     Surfing Explore Tidepools Scuba Diving in the Underwater Park Kayaking Kite Flying Beachcombing

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Monterey State Historic Park     ( Monterey CA   -   Central CA )     1827-1846 Historic State Capitol Historic Buildings & Residences Walking Tours Gardens

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Moss Landing State Beach     ( Moss Landing CA   -   Central CA )     Off-shore Fishing Windsurfing Horseback Riding Sand Dunes Pacific Flyway Bird Watching

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park     ( Big Sur CA   -   Central CA )     Coastal Forest & Meadows Abundant Wildlife Observation Self-guided Nature Loop Hike Scenic Loops Spectacular Overlooks of Pacific Ocean and Big Sur Gorge Camping Lodge Conference Center

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Point Lobos State Reserve     ( Carmel CA   -   Central CA )     Scuba Dive the Underwater Habitats Seals, Sea Lions, Sea Otters, Mitrating Gray Whales Shoreline Hiking Trails Seabird Observation

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Point Sur State Historic Park     ( Big Sur CA   -   Central CA )     Navigational Landmark Historic Light Station Walking Tours

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Salinas River State Beach     ( Moss Landing CA   -   Central CA )     Sand Dunes Fishing Birding

Location: Monterey County         CA State Park Link
Zmudowski State Beach     ( Monterey CA   -   Central CA )     Fishing Pajaro River Estuary Nature Preserve Sandy Beach Bird Watching Horseback Riding

Location: Napa County         CA State Park Link
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park     ( Calistoga CA   -   Northern CA )     1846 Water-Powered Grist Mill Historic Trail Historic Church Pioneer Cemetery

Location: Napa County         CA State Park Link
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park     ( Calistoga CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Hiking Trails thru Coastal Redwoods Swimming Ritchey Canyon

Location: Nevada County         CA State Park Link
Donner Memorial State Park     ( Truckee CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Boat Launch Fishing Waterskiing Hiking Trails Emigrant Trail Museum & Pioneer Monument High Sierra Mountains

Location: Nevada County         CA State Park Link
Empire Mine State Historic Park     ( Grass Valley CA   -   Northern CA )     Gold Mining Living History Programs Hiking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding

Location: Nevada County         CA State Park Link
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park     ( Nevada City CA   -   Northern CA )     Historic Hydraulic Gold Mine Visitor Center Exhibits

Location: Nevada County         CA State Park Link
South Yuba River State Park     ( Nevada City CA   -   Northern CA )     Long Single Span Bridge Rugged Canyon Wheel-chair Accessible Independence Trail Scenic Vistas Gold Rush Historic Sites Swimming Hiking Wildflower Observation Guided Tours

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
Bolsa Chica State Beach     ( Huntington Beach CA   -   Southern CA )     Surf Fishing for Perch, Corbina, Croaker, Cabezon, Sand Shark, Grunion Bikeway Wildlife & Bird Watching Ecological Reserve

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
Chino Hills State Park     ( Chino Hills CA   -   Southern CA )     65 Miles of Trails for Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Equestrians Riparian Habitats Camp

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
Corona Del Mar State Beach     ( Corona del Mar CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfers Divers

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
Crystal Cove State Park     ( Laguna Beach CA   -   Southern CA )     Beach Underwater Park Swimming Fishing Scuba & Diving Tidepools Sandy Coves Guided Winter Nature Hikes Horseback Riding Hiking & Mountain Biking

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
Doheny State Beach     ( Dana Point CA   -   Southern CA )     Camping Beach Recreation Sufing Surf Fishing

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
Huntington State Beach     ( Huntington Beach CA   -   Southern CA )     Wildlife Sanctuary Bicycle Trail Surfing Skating Surf Fishing Rings for Bonfires

Location: Orange County         CA State Park Link
San Clemente State Beach     ( San Clemente CA   -   Southern CA )     Surfing Sking Diving Hiking Bluff Trails

Location: Placer County         CA State Park Link
Auburn State Recreation Area     ( Auburn CA   -   Northern CA )     American River Hiking Boating Fishing Camping Mountain Biking Gold Panning Off Hiway Motorcycle Riding Whitewater Recreation

Location: Placer County         CA State Park Link
Burton Creek State Park     ( Tahoma CA   -   Northern CA )     6 miles of Unpaved Roadway Hiking Cross Country Skiing

Location: Placer County         CA State Park Link
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area     ( Folsom CA   -   Northern CA )     Boat Ramps Waterskiing Fishing Hiking 32 Mile Bike Path to Old Sacramento Camping Horseback Riding Crew Racing Sailing Kayaking

Location: Placer County         CA State Park Link
Kings Beach State Recreation Area     ( Kings Beach CA   -   Northern CA )     Lakefront Watersports High Sierra Ponderosa Pine

Location: Placer County         CA State Park Link
Tahoe State Recreation Area     ( Tahoe City CA   -   Northern CA )     Camping Ponderosa & Jefferey Pine Groves Lake Recreation

Location: Plumas County         National Park Link
Lassen Volcanic National Park     ( Mineral CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Hiking Mountain Climbing Horse Trails Boating/Ramp Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits

Location: Plumas County         CA State Park Link
Plumas-Eureka State Park     ( Blairsden CA   -   Northern CA )     Gold Miner's Bunkhouse Museum Blacksmithing Demonstrations Nature Study & Hiking Lake & Creek Fishing Cross-country Skiing

Location: Riverside County         CA State Park Link
California Citrus State Historic Park     ( Riverside CA   -   Southern CA )     Living History 1900s City Park Demonstration Citrus Groves Interpretive Structure & Amphitheater

Location: Riverside County         CA State Park Link
Indio Hills Palms Preserve     ( Riverside CA   -   Southern CA )     Native California Fan Palms Nature Trails

Location: Riverside County         CA State Park Link
Lake Perris     ( Moreno Valley CA   -   Southern CA )     Boating Waterskiing Scuba Diving Sailing Shore, Pier & Boat Fishing Hiking & Biking Horseback Riding Rock Climbing Regional Indian Museum

Location: Riverside County         CA State Park Link
Mount San Jacinto State Park     ( Idyllwild CA   -   Southern CA )     High Country Wilderness 10,804' Summit Hiking Self-guided Nature Trail Desert View Trail Pacific Crest Trail Backpacking Wilderness Camping Ariel Tramway Ski Canter

Location: Riverside County         CA State Park Link
Salton Sea State Recreation Area     ( North Shore CA   -   Southern CA )     Inland Sea Boating Waterskiing Fishing Swimming Bird Watching

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Brannan Island State Recreation Area     ( Rio Vista CA   -   Northern CA )     Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Waterways, Marshes, Islands Boating Windsurfing Swimming Fish for Striped Bass, Sturgeon, Catfish, Bluegill, Perch, Bullhead Wildlife Observation

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
California State Capitol Museum     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     1869 State Capitol Tour Vietnam Veterans Memorial 40 Acres of Gardens

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
California State Railroad Museum     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     Restored Locomotives and Cars & Exhibits

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park     ( Folsom CA   -   Northern CA )     Historic Powerhouse Guided Tours

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Governor's Mansion State Historic Park     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     Mansion Tours

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Leland Stanford Mansion     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     Historic Mansion Tours

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Old Sacramento State Historic Park     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Sacramento Historic District Gold Rush Days

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Prairie City State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Rancho Cordove CA   -   Northern CA )     Rolling Hills & Grasslands Off Road Vehicle Driving Areas

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
State Indian Museum     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     Native American Structures Prehistoric Native-American Museum

Location: Sacramento County         CA State Park Link
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park     ( Sacramento CA   -   Northern CA )     Gold Rush Heritage Self-guided Tour

Location: San Benito County         CA State Park Link
Hollister Hills State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Hollister CA   -   Central CA )     Motorcycle, Four Wheel Drive, All Terrain, Dune Buggy Trails/Obstacle Courses Camping Hiking Mountain Biking Self-Guided Natural History Walks thru Azalea Canyon & San Andreas Fault

Location: San Benito County         National Park Link
Pinnacles National Monument     ( Paicines CA   -   Central CA )     Hiking Self-guided Trails Camping

Location: San Benito County         CA State Park Link
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park     ( San Juan Batista CA   -   Central CA )     1812 Franciscan Mission Historic Structures Exhibits

Location: San Bernardino County         National Park Link
Joshua Tree National Park     ( Twentynine Palms CA   -   Southern CA )     Guided & Self-guided Tours Hiking & Horseback Riding Trails Mountain Climbing Camping Back Country Permits

Location: San Bernardino County         National Park Link
Mojave National Preserve     ( Barstow CA   -   Southern CA )     Mojave Desert Programs Self-guided Tours Hiking & Biking Trails Horse Trails Hunting Camping Lodge

Location: San Bernardino County         CA State Park Link
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area     ( Essex CA   -   Southern CA )     Desert Self-guided Nature Trails Hikes to Surrounding Peaks Mitchell Caverns Tours

Location: San Bernardino County         CA State Park Link
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area     ( Hesperia CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Beaches Boating Waterskiing Fishing Marina Pacific Crest Trail Hiking

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park     ( Borrego Springs CA   -   Southern CA )     12 Wilderness Areas of the Colorado Desert 500 miles of Dirt Roads Miles of Hiking Trails Big Horn Sheep & Golden Eagles Wildlife and Wildflower Observation Sweeping Vistas

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Border Field State Park     ( Imperial Beach CA   -   Southern CA )     Tijuana River Reserve Salt & Freshwater Marshes Waterfowl & Wading Bird Watching Hiking & Equestrian Trails Surf Fishing

Location: San Diego County         National Park Link
Cabrillo National Monument     ( San Diego CA   -   Southern CA )     Fishing Hiking Self-guided Trails

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Cardiff State Beach     ( Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Beachcombing

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Carlsbad State Beach     ( Carlsbad CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Scuba Diving Fishing Beachcombing

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park     ( Julian CA   -   Southern CA )     Cuyamaca Peak (6512 ft) Hiking Horse & Mountain Bike Trails Park Exhibits

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Leucadia State Beach     ( San Diego CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Fishing

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Moonlight State Beach     ( San Diego CA   -   Southern CA )     Sandy Beach Swimming Surfing Fishing

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Ocotillo Wells State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Borrego Springs CA   -   Southern CA )     Desert Terrain Off-road Vehicle Area

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park     ( San Diego CA   -   Southern CA )     Historic Old Town San Diego Original 1800s Adobe Buildings Exhibits Specialty Shops

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Palomar Mountain State Park     ( Palomar Mountain CA   -   Southern CA )     Spectacular View of the Pacific Ocean Hiking Trout Fishing Camping

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
San Elijo State Beach     ( Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Snorkling Diving

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
San Onofre State Beach     ( San Onofre CA   -   Southern CA )     Sandy Beaches Swimming Excellent Surfing Whale, Dolphin, Sea Lion Watch Coastal Chaparral Camping Nature Trail

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park     ( Escondido CA   -   Southern CA )     Guided Tours Living History Programs

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Silver Strand State Beach     ( Coronado Ca   -   Southern CA )     Bay & Ocean Beaches Boating Swimming Surfing Waterskiing Fishing Camping

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
South Carlsbad State Beach     ( Carlsbad CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Skin Diving Fishing Bluff-top Camping

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve     ( San Diego CA   -   Southern CA )     Intertidal Coastal Estuary Salt Marsh Migratory & Native Bird Watch Walking Trails Guided Nature Walks

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Torrey Pines State Beach     ( Del Mar CA   -   Southern CA )     Sandy Beach Swimming Surfing Fishing

Location: San Diego County         CA State Park Link
Torrey Pines State Reserve     ( Del Mar CA   -   Southern CA )     Wilderness Rare Pine Tree-Pinus Torreyana Salt Marshes High Broken Cliffs, Deep Ravines, Ocean Overlook Waterfowl Refuge Hiking Trails Interpretive Exhibits

Location: San Francisco County         CA State Park Link
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area     ( San Francisco   -   Northern CA )     Views of San Francisco Bay Shore & Pier Fishing Hiking Trails Windsurfing Wind & Metal Musical Instruments Installation Wildlife & Wildflower Observation Bird Watching

Location: San Francisco County         National Park Link
Fort Point National Historic Site     ( Presidio of San Francisco CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Fishing Bicycle Trail

Location: San Francisco County         National Park Link
Golden Gate National Recreation Area     ( San Francisco CA   -   Northern CA )     Self-guided Trails Hiking & Bicycle Trails Horseback Riding Swimming Fishing Camping

Location: San Francisco County         National Park Link
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park     ( San Francisco CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Bicycle Trail Swimming

Location: San Joaquin County         CA State Park Link
California Mining and Mineral Museum     ( Mariposa CA   -   Northern CA )     Museum of the 1848 Gold Rush Official California State Mineral Collection Mining Tunnel Tour

Location: San Joaquin County         CA State Park Link
Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Livermore CA   -   Northern CA )     Hill-type Trail Riding Hill Climbs Motorcross Tract

Location: San Joaquin County         CA State Park Link
Caswell Memorial State Park     ( Ripon CA   -   Northern CA )     Riparian Oak Woodland Fishing Interpretive Walks Campfire Programs Camping Stanislaus River Beaches Nature Trails Bird Watching Red Shouldered and Red Tailed Hawks

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Cayucos State Beach     ( Cayucos CA   -   Central CA )     Pier Fishing Sandy Beach

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Los Osos Oaks State Reserve     ( Los Osos CA   -   Central CA )     Ancient Sand Dunes Centuries-old Coast Live Oaks Nature Trails Variety Wildlife Observation

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Montana de Oro State Park     ( Morro Bay CA   -   Central CA )     Rugged Cliffs, Secluded Beaches, Coastal Plains Backpacking Naturalist Paradise Mountain Biking Equestrian Trails Primtive & Equestrian Camping

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Morro Bay State Park     ( Morro Bay CA   -   Central CA )     Lagoon & Natural Bay Habitat Morro Rock Museum Sailing Fishing Hiking Bird Watching Marina Golf Course Salt Marsh Bird Watching

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Morro Strand State Beach     ( Cayucos CA   -   Central CA )     Beach Recreation Fishing Windsurfing Kite Flying

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Grover Beach CA   -   Central CA )     Beach & Dunes Off-highway Vehicle Riding Camping Surfing Surf Fishing Horseback Riding Bird Watching

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
Pismo State Beach     ( Oceano CA   -   Central CA )     Pismo Clam Digging Swimming Surf Fishing Hiking Monarch Butterfly Wintering Area Sand Dunes Bird Watching Camping

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
San Simeon State Park     ( San Simeon CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided Nature Trail & Overlooks Wetlands Preserves 5000 Year Old Pa-Nu Archeological Site Fishing Surfing Beachcombing Bird & Whale Watching

Location: San Luis Obispo County         CA State Park Link
William Randolph Hearst Memorial State Beach     ( San Simeon CA   -   Central CA )     Swimming Hiking Pier, Surf, & Deep-sea Fishing Beachcombing Ocean Kayaking

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Aņo Nuevo State Reserve     ( Pescadero CA   -   Northern CA )     Visitor Center Natural History Exhibits Observe Northern Elephant Seals

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Bean Hollow State Beach     ( Pescadero CA   -   Northern CA )     Beachcombing Fishing Fishing Self-Guided Nature Trail Explore Tide Pools

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Gray Whale Cove State Beach     ( Montara CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach Surrounded by Cliffs Gray Whale Observation Sunbathing

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Half Moon Bay State Beach     ( Half Moon Bay CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach Recreation Sunbathing Fishing Hiking & Biking Trails Equestrian Trails Camping

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Montara State Beach     ( Montara CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach Tide Pools Surf Fishing Coastal Mountain Habitat

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Pacifica State Beach     ( San Mateo CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach Recreation

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Pescadero State Beach     ( Pescadero CA   -   Northern CA )     Beach with Sandy Coves & Rocky Cliffs Explore Tide Pools Fishing

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park     ( Pescadero CA   -   Northern CA )     110 Foot 1872 Lighthouse Tours Hostel Marine Mammal Observation Boardwalk Tidepools 1000 year old Redwood Trees Marsh Bird Watching Elephant Seal Breeding Ground

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Point Montara Fog Signal and Light Station State Park     ( Montara CA   -   Northern CA )     1875 Historic Lighthouse Swimming Surfing Horseback Riding Windsurfing Cycle the Bikecentennial California Coast Bicycle Route Hostel Gray Whale Migration Watch

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Pomponio State Beach     ( Pacifica CA   -   Northern CA )     Sandy Beaches & Bluffs Day Use Picnic Area

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
Portola Redwoods State Park     ( La Honda CA   -   Northern CA )     Coast Redwoods & Forest Nature Trail 18 Miles of Trails

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
San Bruno Mountain State Park     ( Brisbane CA   -   Northern CA )     Day-Use Hiking Trails Bay Area Scenic Overlooks

Location: San Mateo County         CA State Park Link
San Gregorio State Beach     ( San Gregorio CA   -   Northern CA )     Sandy Beach Driftwood-strewn Estuary Preserve

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
Carpinteria State Beach     ( Carpinteria CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surf Fishing Tidepool Exploring Camping Seasonal Wildlife Observation-Seals, Sea Lions, Gray Whales

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park     ( Santa Barbara CA   -   Southern CA )     Native American Cave & Rock Art Tours

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
El Capitan State Beach     ( Santa Barbara CA   -   Southern CA )     Sandy Beach Recreation Rocky Tidepools Swimming Fishing Surfing Camping Bike Trail

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park     ( Santa Barbara CA   -   Southern CA )     1782 Historic Royal Presidio (Spanish Military Outpost) Tour Restored Buildings

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
Gaviota State Park     ( Buelton CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surf Fishing Diving Pier Gaviota Peak Overlook

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
La Purisima Mission State Historic Park     ( Lompoc CA   -   Southern CA )     1787 Spanish Restored Mission Self-guided Tours Living History Events

Location: Santa Barbara County         CA State Park Link
Refugio State Beach     ( Santa Barbara CA   -   Southern CA )     Surf Fishing Beach Bluff Bike Trail Camping

Location: Santa Clara County         CA State Park Link
Henry W. Coe State Park     ( Morgan Hill CA   -   Northern CA )     Wilderness Park with Steep Rugged Terrain Mountain Biking 250 Miles of Hiking Trails Backpacking Equestrian Wilderness Paradise Horse Camping Car Camping Backcountry Fishing

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Big Basin Redwoods State Park     ( Boulder Creek CA   -   Northern CA )     Ancient Coast Redwoods Hiking Trails

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Castle Rock State Park     ( Los Gatos CA   -   Northern CA )     3600 Acres of Natural Forest Rock Climbing Miles of Hiking and Equestrian Trails Links to Other Trail Systems Primitive Campsites for Backpackers

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park     ( Felton CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Growth Redgrove Grove Self-Guided Nature Path Ponderose Pine Stand Steelhead & Salmon Fishing 20 Miles of Hiking Trails Nature Center Biking Horseback Riding

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Lighthouse Field State Beach     ( Santa Cruz CA   -   Northern CA )     Lighthouse Surfing Museum Surfing Monarch Butterfly Winter Grounds Sea Lion Observation Bird Watching

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Manresa State Beach     ( Watsonville CA   -   Northern CA )     Sandy Beach Surf Fishing Surfing Beach Recreation

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Natural Bridges State Park     ( Santa Cruz CA   -   Northern CA )     Natural Bridge Beach Recreation Seal, Otter, Shore Birds, Migrating Whale Watch Explore Tidal Pools Visitor Center Demonstration Milkweed Patch for Monarch Butterflies Guided Tours

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
New Brighton State Beach     ( New Brighton & Capitola CA   -   Northern CA )     Swimming Fishing Camping

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park     ( Santa Cruz CA   -   Northern CA )     Historic Mission Restored Adobe Buildings

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Seacliff State Beach     ( Rio Del Mar CA   -   Northern CA )     Fishing Pier Swimming Beached Concrete Freighter Interpretive Center

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Sunset State Beach     ( Watsonville CA   -   Northern CA )     Sand Dunes Oceanside Picnic Spots

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
The Forest of Nisene Marks     ( Aptos CA   -   Northern CA )     Sea to Coastal Mountain Rugged Semi-Wilderness 30 Miles of Hiking & Biking Trails Logging Operation Remains

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Twin Lakes State Beach     ( Santa Cruz CA   -   Northern CA )     Sandy Beach Swimming Bird Watching Small Craft Harbor

Location: Santa Cruz County         CA State Park Link
Wilder Ranch State Park     ( Santa Cruz CA   -   Northern CA )     Tours Living History Demonstrations of Early Ranch/Farm Life Coastal Habitat Victorian Homes Gardens Historic Adobes 34 Miles of Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails

Location: Shasta County         CA State Park Link
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park     ( Fall River CA   -   Northern CA )     Wilderness Adventure Hiking Trails Recent Lava Flows

Location: Shasta County         CA State Park Link
Castle Crags State Park     ( Castella CA   -   Northern CA )     Sacramento River Fishing & Swimming Miles of Back Country Hiking Trails Camping Access Trail to Castle Crags Wilderness Pacific Crest Trail

Location: Shasta County         National Park Link
Lassen Volcanic National Park     ( Mineral CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Hiking Mountain Climbing Horse Trails Boating/Ramp Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits

Location: Shasta County         CA State Park Link
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park     ( Burney CA   -   Northern CA )     Cascade Range Modoc Plateau Forest, Streams, Lake Britton Burney Falls Hiking Trails Pacific Crest Trail

Location: Shasta County         CA State Park Link
Shasta State Historic Park     ( Shasta CA   -   Northern CA )     Ruins of 1849 Gold Mining Town 1861 County Courthouse with Exhibits & Historic Art

Location: Shasta County         National Park Link
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area     ( Whiskeytown CA   -   Northern CA )     Hiking, Bicycle & Equestrian Trails Programs Self-guided Tours Boating/Ramp Fishing Hunting Camping Backcountry Permits

Location: Siskiyou County         National Park Link
Lava Beds National Monument     ( Tulelake Ca   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tour Hiking & Horse Trails Mountain Climbing Camping

Location: Solano County         CA State Park Link
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park     ( Benicia CA   -   Northern CA )     1853 Government House Tour

Location: Solano County         CA State Park Link
Benicia State Recreation Area     ( Benicia CA   -   Northern CA )     2.5 Miles of Road & Bike Paths Cycling Roller Blading Fishing Bird Watching

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Annadel State Park     ( Santa Rosa CA   -   Northern CA )     Wildflower Hikes Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails Trail Riding Lake Ilsanjo Fishing for Black Bass & Bluegill

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve     ( Guerneville CA   -   Northern CA )     500 Acre Primeval Forest 1400 Year Old Tree Gray Fox, Bobcats, Wood Ducks Hiking Trails Equestrian Trails

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Austin Creek State Recreation Area     ( Guerneville CA   -   Northern CA )     Primeval Redwood Forests 22 Miles of Scenic Trails Hiking Backpacking Equestrian Trails Rugged Topography

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Fort Ross State Historic Park     ( Jenner CA   -   Northern CA )     1812 Russian Outpost for Sea Otter Hunters Tour Reconstructed Buildings & Exhibits

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Jack London State Historic Park     ( Glen Ellen CA   -   Northern CA )     Museum Historic Buildings of the London Ranch Scenic & Historic Walking Trails Biking & Horseback Riding Trails

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve     ( Jenner CA   -   Northern CA )     Acres of Rhododendron and Second Growth Forest Hiking & Nature Trails

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park     ( Petaluma CA   -   Northern CA )     Mid-1800s Adobe Ranch Building Exhibits of Early Mexican Rancho Life

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Salt Point State Park     ( Guerneville CA   -   Northern CA )     Sand Beach Coves, Steep Bluffs and Cliffs Prairie & Pigmie Forest Extensive Hiking & Horseback Trails Underwater Park for Divers Mountain Biking Mushroom Collecting Abalone Diving Fishing

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Sonoma Coast State Beach     ( Bodega Bay CA   -   Northern CA )     Sandy Beaches Bluffs & Headlands Beachcombing Fishing Sunbathing

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Sonoma State Historic Park     ( Sonoma CA   -   Northern CA )     1823 Mission Historic Central Plaza Jorgensen Mission Paintings Collection Museum

Location: Sonoma County         CA State Park Link
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park     ( Kenwood CA   -   Northern CA )     Sonoma Creek Gorge & Canyon 25 Miles of Hiking and Horseback Riding Trails 25' Waterfall Self-guided Nature Trail 2729' Bald Mountain Overlook Telescope

Location: Stanislaus County         CA State Park Link
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area     ( Turlock CA   -   Northern CA )     Boating & Ramps Waterskiing Fishing Camping

Location: Tehama County         National Park Link
Lassen Volcanic National Park     ( Mineral CA   -   Northern CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Hiking Mountain Climbing Horse Trails Boating/Ramp Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits

Location: Tehama County         CA State Park Link
William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park     ( Red Bluff CA   -   Northern CA )     Old Adobe Home & Other Historic Buildings California Bear Republic History

Location: Tehama County         CA State Park Link
Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area     ( Vina CA   -   Northern CA )     Sacramento River Recreation Boat Launch Sand & Gravel Beach Bald Eagle Watch in Native Riparian Habitat Nature Study

Location: Trinity County         CA State Park Link
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park     ( Weaverville CA   -   Northern CA )     1874 Chinese Taoist Temple Chinese Immigrant Exhibits Tours

Location: Tulare County         CA State Park Link
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park     ( Earlimart CA   -   Central CA )     Restored African American Historic Town Video Presentation Historic Schoolhouse & Home Tour Camping

Location: Tulare County         National Park Link
Kings Canyon National Park     ( Three Rivers CA   -   Central CA )     Programs/Tours Giant Sequoias Self-guided Trails Hiking Mountain Climbing Horse Trails Fishing Cross-country Skiing Back Country Permits Camping Cabins Lodge

Location: Tulare County         National Park Link
Sequoia National Park     ( Three Rivers CA   -   Central CA )     Programs Self-guided Tours Guided Tours Hiking & Equestrian Trails Mountain Climbing Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits Cabins Lodge

Location: Tuolumne County         CA State Park Link
Columbia State Historic Park     ( Columbia CA   -   Central CA )     1850s Gold Rush Living History Gold Panning Gold Mine Tour Lodging Historic SaloonsTheatre Nature Walk

Location: Tuolumne County         CA State Park Link
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park     ( Jamestown CA   -   Central CA )     Gold Country Steam Train Excursions Historic Blacksmith and Roundhouse Tours

Location: Tuolumne County         National Park Link
Yosemite National Park     ( Yosemite CA   -   Central CA )     Self-guided & Guided Tours Hiking, Bicycle, & Equestrian Trails Mountain Climbing Boating Fishing Cross-country Skiing Camping Backcountry Permits Cabins Lodge

Location: Ventura County         National Park Link
Channel Islands National Park     ( Ventura CA   -   Southern CA )     Self-guided Tours/Trails Hiking Boating Fishing Hunting Camping

Location: Ventura County         CA State Park Link
Emma Wood State Beach     ( Ventura CA   -   Southern CA )     Swimming Surfing Fishing Wildlife Observation

Location: Ventura County         CA State Park Link
Hungry Valley State Vehicle Recreation Area     ( Gorman CA   -   Southern CA )     Variety Off-Road Vehicle Facilities Hiking Mountain Biking Freeman Canyon & Overlook

Location: Ventura County         CA State Park Link
McGrath State Beach     ( Ventura CA   -   Southern CA )     Surfing Surf Fishing Camping Excellent Bird Watching Nature Trails to Preserve Santa Clara River Sand Dunes

Location: Ventura County         CA State Park Link
Point Mugu State Park     ( Camarillo & Oxnard   -   Southern CA )     Ocean Shoreline, Rocky Bluffs, Sandy Beaches, Dunes Two Major River Canyons 70 Miles of Hiking Trails Swimming Body Surfing Surf Fishing

Location: Ventura County         CA State Park Link
San Buenaventura State Beach     ( Ventura CA   -   Southern CA )     Sandy Beach Surfing Swimming Bike Trails Fishing Pier

Location: Ventura County         National Park Link
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area     ( Thousand Oaks CA   -   Southern CA )     Hiking, Biking & Equestrian Trails Self-guided Tours Swimming Camping Lodge