State Parks Near Chico, California
10 state park units lie within 50 miles of Chico. The closest is Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, about 2 mi southwest of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park2 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 10 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 4parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 4pets allowed
State parks near Chico, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Chico; driving distance is usually longer.
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park →Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
Things to do include boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park →Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
The park supports horseback riding, fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area →Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area
Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area is a 220-acre recreation area in Butte County, about 3 miles west of Oroville.
Hours, fees and rules for Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area →Butte City Project Park Property
Butte City Project Park Property is a park in Glenn County, about 12 miles east of Willows.
Hours, fees and rules for Butte City Project Park Property →Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Oroville State Recreation Area →Sutter Buttes State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sutter Buttes State Park →William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park →Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are horseback riding, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area →South Yuba River State Park
Things to do include historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for South Yuba River State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Chico
- Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park 7 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area 18 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 24 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 39 mi south · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Chico
- Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area 18 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 24 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park 37 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 39 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Chico
- Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park 7 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 24 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- South Yuba River State Park 46 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Chico
- Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park 7 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area 18 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Sutter Buttes State Park 35 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 39 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Fishing near Chico
- Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park 7 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area 18 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 24 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 39 mi south · Fishing listed
- South Yuba River State Park 46 mi southeast · Fishing listed
Questions about state parks near Chico
What is the closest state park to Chico?
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is the closest, about 2 miles southwest of Chico in a straight line. Next are Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park and Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Chico?
10 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Chico have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area and Lake Oroville State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Chico?
Yes, at 4 parks, including Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, Lake Oroville State Recreation Area and William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Chico?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Yuba City, CA44 mi south
- Near Grass Valley, CA55 mi southeast
- Near Redding, CA63 mi northwest
- Near Clearlake, CA70 mi southwest
- Near Folsom, CA84 mi southeast
- Near Sacramento, CA84 mi south
- Near Ukiah, CA85 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.