State Parks Near Clearlake, California
22 state park units lie within 50 miles of Clearlake. The closest is Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, about 3 mi south of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Anderson Marsh State Historic Park3 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 22 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 10parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Clearlake, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Clearlake; driving distance is usually longer.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Anderson Marsh State Historic Park →Clear Lake State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Clear Lake State Park →Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
The park supports geocaching and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert Louis Stevenson State Park →Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
The park supports historic sites, swimming, geocaching, biking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bothe-Napa Valley State Park →Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park →Austin Creek State Recreation Area
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Austin Creek State Recreation Area →Trione-Annadel State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Trione-Annadel State Park →Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve →Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Sugarloaf Ridge State 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 →Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Covering about 249 acres, Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve lies in Mendocino County, about 18 miles southwest of Ukiah.
Hours, fees and rules for Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve →Jack London State Historic Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 26 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Jack London State Historic Park →Sonoma Coast State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Sonoma Coast State Park →Fort Ross State Historic Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Ross State Historic Park →Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve →Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve
The park supports picnicking and hiking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve →Salt Point State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Salt Point State Park →Hendy Woods State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Hendy Woods State Park →Sonoma State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sonoma State Historic Park →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 →Sutter Buttes State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sutter Buttes State Park →Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Clearlake
- Clear Lake State Park 10 mi west · Campground listed
- Bothe-Napa Valley State Park 29 mi south · Campground listed
- Austin Creek State Recreation Area 34 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Sugarloaf Ridge State Park 37 mi south · Campground listed
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 38 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Clearlake
- Bothe-Napa Valley State Park 29 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park 30 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Austin Creek State Recreation Area 34 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Trione-Annadel State Park 35 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve 36 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Clearlake
- Clear Lake State Park 10 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bothe-Napa Valley State Park 29 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Austin Creek State Recreation Area 34 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sonoma Coast State Park 45 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Ross State Historic Park 45 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Clearlake
- Anderson Marsh State Historic Park 3 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Clear Lake State Park 10 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Robert Louis Stevenson State Park 21 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Bothe-Napa Valley State Park 29 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park 30 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Fishing near Clearlake
- Clear Lake State Park 10 mi west · Fishing listed
- Austin Creek State Recreation Area 34 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Trione-Annadel State Park 35 mi south · Fishing listed
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 38 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Sonoma Coast State Park 45 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Clearlake
What is the closest state park to Clearlake?
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is the closest, about 3 miles south of Clearlake in a straight line. Next are Clear Lake State Park and Robert Louis Stevenson State Park.
How many state parks are near Clearlake?
22 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Clearlake have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Clear Lake State Park, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Clearlake?
Yes, at 15 parks, including Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park and Austin Creek State Recreation Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Clearlake?
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 Ukiah, CA33 mi northwest
- Near Santa Rosa, CA36 mi south
- Near Napa, CA49 mi south
- Near Petaluma, CA50 mi south
- Near Yuba City, CA54 mi east
- Near Vacaville, CA55 mi southeast
- Near Fairfield, CA58 mi southeast
- Near Novato, CA61 mi south
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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.