State Parks Near Galt, California
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Galt. The closest is Delta Meadows Park Property, about 12 mi west of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Delta Meadows Park Property12 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 6parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 10pets allowed
State parks near Galt, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Galt; driving distance is usually longer.
Delta Meadows Park Property
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Delta Meadows Park Property →Stone Lake Park Property
In Sacramento County, about 6 miles west of Elk Grove, Stone Lake Park Property covers about 1,089 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Stone Lake Park Property →Sutter's Fort State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sutter's Fort State Historic Park →State Indian Museum State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for State Indian Museum State Historic Park →Governor's Mansion State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor's Mansion State Historic Park →California State Capitol
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for California State Capitol →Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park →Franks Tract State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are boating and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Franks Tract State Recreation Area →Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Brannan Island State Recreation Area →Old Sacramento State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Sacramento State Historic Park →Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area
In Sacramento County, about 4 miles northeast of Rancho Cordova, Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area covers about 1,277 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Prairie City State Vehicular Recreation Area →California Indian Heritage Center Park Property
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for California Indian Heritage Center Park Property →Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park →Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Folsom Lake State Recreation Area →Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park →Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park →Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Visitors come for surfing, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area →Woodland Opera House State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodland Opera House State Historic Park →Caswell Memorial State Park
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Caswell Memorial State Park →Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park →Mount Diablo State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Diablo State Park →Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area
Its trail network totals roughly 80 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area →Auburn State Recreation Area
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn State Recreation Area →Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Benicia Capitol State Historic Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Galt
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 31 mi north · Campground listed
- Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 37 mi east · Campground listed
- Caswell Memorial State Park 40 mi south · Campground listed
- Mount Diablo State Park 45 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Galt
- Delta Meadows Park Property 12 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 23 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 29 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 31 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 5 more in the list above
Swimming near Galt
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 31 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caswell Memorial State Park 40 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 43 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Auburn State Recreation Area 47 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Galt
- Delta Meadows Park Property 12 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 23 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- State Indian Museum State Historic Park 23 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Old Sacramento State Historic Park 25 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Galt
- Delta Meadows Park Property 12 mi west · Fishing listed
- Franks Tract State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 29 mi north · Fishing listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 31 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Galt
What is the closest state park to Galt?
Delta Meadows Park Property is the closest, about 12 miles west of Galt in a straight line. Next are Stone Lake Park Property and Sutter's Fort State Historic Park.
How many state parks are near Galt?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 11 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Galt have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area and Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Galt?
Yes, at 10 parks, including Delta Meadows Park Property, Sutter's Fort State Historic Park and Brannan Island 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 Galt?
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 Lodi, CA10 mi south
- Near Stockton, CA20 mi south
- Near Sacramento, CA23 mi northwest
- Near Rio Vista, CA23 mi west
- Near Folsom, CA29 mi north
- Near Vacaville, CA37 mi west
- Near Fairfield, CA40 mi west
- Near Concord, CA43 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.