State Parks Near Hollister, California
38 state park units lie within 50 miles of Hollister. The closest is Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, about 6 mi south of town. 11 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area6 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 11of 38 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 21parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 22pets allowed
State parks near Hollister, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Hollister; driving distance is usually longer.
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area
Visitors come for off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, and wildlife watching. The official site lists about 200 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area →San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for San Juan Bautista State Historic Park →Fremont Peak State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and biking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping. The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fremont Peak State Park →Pacheco State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Pacheco State Park →San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area →Moss Landing State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Moss Landing State Beach →Zmudowski State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Zmudowski State Beach →Salinas River State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Salinas River State Beach →Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe Park Property
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe Park Property →Henry W. Coe State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Henry W. Coe State Park →Sunset State Beach
The park supports surfing, fishing, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Sunset State Beach →Marina State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Marina State Beach →Manresa State Beach
Things to do include surfing, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Manresa State Beach →Fort Ord Dunes State Park
The park supports surfing, historic sites, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Ord Dunes State Park →The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
The park supports historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. The official site lists about 30 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park →Seacliff State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, fishing, geocaching, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Seacliff State Beach →Monterey State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Monterey State Beach →New Brighton State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for New Brighton State Beach →Monterey State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Monterey State Historic Park →Twin Lakes State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Twin Lakes State Beach →Asilomar State Beach
The park supports surfing, historic sites, swimming, ranger programs, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Asilomar State Beach →Hatton Canyon Park Property
Hatton Canyon Park Property is a park in Monterey County, in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Hours, fees and rules for Hatton Canyon Park Property →Lighthouse Field State Beach
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Lighthouse Field State Beach →Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park →Carmel River State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Carmel River State Beach →Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area
In Santa Clara County, about 3 miles southwest of San Jose, Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area covers about 137 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area →Natural Bridges State Beach
The park supports surfing, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Natural Bridges State Beach →Point Lobos Ranch Park Property
The park supports snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Lobos Ranch Park Property →Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve →Wilder Ranch State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilder Ranch State Park →Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and wildlife watching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park →Garrapata State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, fishing, and ranger programs. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Garrapata State Park →George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area →Great Valley Grasslands State Park
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Great Valley Grasslands State Park →Andrew Molera State Park
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Andrew Molera State Park →Castle Rock State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, geocaching, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Castle Rock State Park →Point Sur State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, and wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Sur State Historic Park →Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Hollister
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 6 mi south · Campground listed
- Fremont Peak State Park 9 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Pacheco State Park 18 mi northeast · Campground listed
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 21 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Moss Landing State Beach 22 mi west · Campground listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Hollister
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 6 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fremont Peak State Park 9 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Moss Landing State Beach 22 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Zmudowski State Beach 22 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Salinas River State Beach 23 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 17 more in the list above
Swimming near Hollister
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 21 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Moss Landing State Beach 22 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Zmudowski State Beach 22 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Salinas River State Beach 23 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Sunset State Beach 24 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 16 more in the list above
Hiking near Hollister
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 6 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Fremont Peak State Park 9 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Pacheco State Park 18 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 21 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Moss Landing State Beach 22 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 22 more in the list above
Fishing near Hollister
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 21 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Moss Landing State Beach 22 mi west · Fishing listed
- Zmudowski State Beach 22 mi west · Fishing listed
- Salinas River State Beach 23 mi west · Fishing listed
- Henry W. Coe State Park 24 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 14 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Hollister
What is the closest state park to Hollister?
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is the closest, about 6 miles south of Hollister in a straight line. Next are San Juan Bautista State Historic Park and Fremont Peak State Park.
How many state parks are near Hollister?
38 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 Hollister have camping?
21 parks list camping, the nearest being Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, Fremont Peak State Park and Pacheco State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Hollister?
Yes, at 22 parks, including Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, Fremont Peak State Park and Moss Landing State Beach. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Hollister?
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 Gilroy, CA15 mi northwest
- Near Salinas, CA17 mi southwest
- Near Watsonville, CA21 mi west
- Near Seaside, CA28 mi southwest
- Near Soledad, CA29 mi south
- Near Los Banos, CA34 mi northeast
- Near Santa Cruz, CA36 mi west
- Near San Jose, CA38 mi northwest
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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.