State Parks Near Glendale, California
30 state park units lie within 50 miles of Glendale. The closest is Verdugo Mountains Park Property, about 4 mi northwest of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Verdugo Mountains Park Property4 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 30 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 16pets allowed
State parks near Glendale, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Glendale; driving distance is usually longer.
Verdugo Mountains Park Property
Visitors come for wildlife watching, geocaching, biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Verdugo Mountains Park Property →Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area
Things to do include picnicking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area →Los Angeles State Historic Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Angeles State Historic Park →Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, biking, picnicking, and hiking. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area →Los Encinos State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Encinos State Historic Park →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic Park →Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park →Will Rogers State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Historic Park →Placerita Canyon State Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Placerita Canyon State Park →Santa Monica State Beach
Things to do include surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Monica State Beach →Will Rogers State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Beach →Dockweiler State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Dockweiler State Beach →Topanga State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Topanga State Park →Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park →Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Lagoon State Beach →Malibu Creek State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Creek State Park →Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, horseback riding, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Castaic Lake State Recreation Area →Point Dume State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Dume State Beach →Chino Hills State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Chino Hills State Park →Bolsa Chica State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Bolsa Chica State Beach →Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach →Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve →Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park →Leo Carrillo State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Leo Carrillo State Park →Huntington State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Huntington State Beach →Saddleback Butte State Park
The park supports 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 Saddleback Butte State Park →Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park →Corona del Mar State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Corona del Mar State Beach →Point Mugu State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Mugu State Park →Crystal Cove State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal Cove State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Glendale
- Placerita Canyon State Park 19 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Dockweiler State Beach 21 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Topanga State Park 21 mi west · Campground listed
- Malibu Creek State Park 27 mi west · Campground listed
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area 31 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Glendale
- Los Angeles State Historic Park 8 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Watts Towers of Simon Rodia State Historic Park 17 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Will Rogers State Historic Park 18 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Topanga State Park 21 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 11 more in the list above
Swimming near Glendale
- Santa Monica State Beach 19 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Will Rogers State Beach 19 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Dockweiler State Beach 21 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 27 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Malibu Creek State Park 27 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 9 more in the list above
Hiking near Glendale
- Verdugo Mountains Park Property 4 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area 6 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Los Angeles State Historic Park 8 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Will Rogers State Historic Park 18 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 22 more in the list above
Fishing near Glendale
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area 14 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Santa Monica State Beach 19 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Will Rogers State Beach 19 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 27 mi west · Fishing listed
- Malibu Creek State Park 27 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Glendale
What is the closest state park to Glendale?
Verdugo Mountains Park Property is the closest, about 4 miles northwest of Glendale in a straight line. Next are Rio de Los Angeles State Park State Recreation Area and Los Angeles State Historic Park.
How many state parks are near Glendale?
30 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Glendale have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Placerita Canyon State Park, Dockweiler State Beach and Topanga State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Glendale?
Yes, at 16 parks, including Los Angeles State Historic Park, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and Watts Towers of Simon Rodia 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 Glendale?
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 San Fernando, CA13 mi northwest
- Near El Monte, CA14 mi southeast
- Near Los Angeles, CA15 mi southwest
- Near Santa Clarita, CA22 mi northwest
- Near Calabasas, CA24 mi west
- Near Long Beach, CA28 mi south
- Near Pomona, CA29 mi east
- Near Simi Valley, CA29 mi west
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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.