State Parks Near King City, California
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of King City. The closest is Limekiln State Park, about 26 mi southwest of town. None are within 25 miles, so plan on a half-day trip.
- Closest park
- Limekiln State Park26 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 0of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 7parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 10pets allowed
State parks near King City, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central King City; driving distance is usually longer.
Limekiln State Park
Visitors come for fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Limekiln State Park →John Little State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for John Little State Natural Reserve →Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Things to do include wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Julia Pfeiffer Burns State 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 →Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument →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 →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 →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 →Hearst San Simeon State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Hearst San Simeon State Park →Cambria State Marine Park
In San Luis Obispo County, about 21 miles northwest of Morro Bay, Cambria State Marine Park covers about 3,962 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Cambria State Marine 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near King City
- Limekiln State Park 26 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 30 mi west · Campground listed
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 36 mi west · Campground listed
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 41 mi north · Campground listed
- Hearst San Simeon State Park 43 mi south · Campground listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near King City
- Limekiln State Park 26 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 36 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 41 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hearst San Simeon State Park 43 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cambria State Marine Park 43 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 5 more in the list above
Swimming near King City
- Limekiln State Park 26 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 36 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Andrew Molera State Park 40 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hearst San Simeon State Park 43 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Garrapata State Park 47 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near King City
- Limekiln State Park 26 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 30 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 36 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Andrew Molera State Park 40 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 41 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near King City
- Limekiln State Park 26 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Hearst San Simeon State Park 43 mi south · Fishing listed
- Garrapata State Park 47 mi west · Fishing listed
- Monterey State Beach 49 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park 49 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near King City
What is the closest state park to King City?
Limekiln State Park is the closest, about 26 miles southwest of King City in a straight line. Next are John Little State Natural Reserve and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
How many state parks are near King City?
19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 0 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near King City have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being Limekiln State Park, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near King City?
Yes, at 10 parks, including Limekiln State Park, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and Hollister Hills State Vehicular 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 King City?
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.
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- Near Hollister, CA47 mi north
- Near Seaside, CA47 mi northwest
- Near El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), CA49 mi southeast
- Near Gilroy, CA60 mi northwest
- Near Watsonville, CA60 mi northwest
- Near Los Banos, CA61 mi north
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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.