State Parks Near Los Banos, California
11 state park units lie within 50 miles of Los Banos. The closest is San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, about 14 mi west of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area14 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 11 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 9parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Los Banos, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Los Banos; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →McConnell State Recreation Area
Visitors come for boating, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for McConnell State Recreation Area →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 →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 →Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Turlock Lake State 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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Los Banos
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 14 mi west · Campground listed
- Pacheco State Park 20 mi west · Campground listed
- George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area 21 mi north · Campground listed
- McConnell State Recreation Area 25 mi north · Campground listed
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 38 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Los Banos
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 38 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fremont Peak State Park 42 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Caswell Memorial State Park 48 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Los Banos
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 14 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- McConnell State Recreation Area 25 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Turlock Lake State Recreation Area 41 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caswell Memorial State Park 48 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Los Banos
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 14 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Great Valley Grasslands State Park 16 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Pacheco State Park 20 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area 21 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- McConnell State Recreation Area 25 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Fishing near Los Banos
- San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area 14 mi west · Fishing listed
- Great Valley Grasslands State Park 16 mi north · Fishing listed
- George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area 21 mi north · Fishing listed
- McConnell State Recreation Area 25 mi north · Fishing listed
- Henry W. Coe State Park 40 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Los Banos
What is the closest state park to Los Banos?
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area is the closest, about 14 miles west of Los Banos in a straight line. Next are Great Valley Grasslands State Park and Pacheco State Park.
How many state parks are near Los Banos?
11 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Los Banos have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, Pacheco State Park and George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Los Banos?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, Fremont Peak State Park and Caswell Memorial State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Los Banos?
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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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.