State Parks Near Rio Vista, California
35 state park units lie within 50 miles of Rio Vista. The closest is Brannan Island State Recreation Area, about 5 mi south of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area5 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 35 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 9parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 17pets allowed
State parks near Rio Vista, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Rio Vista; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Franks Tract State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are boating and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Franks Tract State Recreation Area →Delta Meadows Park Property
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Delta Meadows Park Property →Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park →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 →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 →Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Benicia Capitol State Historic Park →Benicia State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, biking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Benicia State Recreation Area →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 →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 →California State Capitol
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for California State Capitol →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 →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 →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 Indian Heritage Center Park Property
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for California Indian Heritage Center Park Property →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 →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 →Albany State Marine Reserve
Things to do include surfing, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Albany State Marine Reserve →McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore →Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve
The park supports surfing, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve →Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area →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 →Sonoma State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sonoma State Historic Park →Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach →China Camp State Park
Visitors come for surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for China Camp 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 →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 →Angel Island State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Angel Island State 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 →Olompali State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Olompali State Historic Park →Jack London State Historic Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 26 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Jack London State Historic Park →Sugarloaf Ridge State Park
Popular activities here are 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 Sugarloaf Ridge State Park →Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park →Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Things to do include surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Candlestick Point State Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Rio Vista
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 5 mi south · Campground listed
- Mount Diablo State Park 26 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Benicia State Recreation Area 28 mi west · Campground listed
- Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area 41 mi south · Campground listed
- China Camp State Park 43 mi west · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Rio Vista
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 5 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Delta Meadows Park Property 12 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mount Diablo State Park 26 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Benicia State Recreation Area 28 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 30 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 12 more in the list above
Swimming near Rio Vista
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 5 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Benicia State Recreation Area 28 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Albany State Marine Reserve 39 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- McLaughlin Eastshore State Park State Seashore 40 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Emeryville Crescent State Marine Reserve 41 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 7 more in the list above
Hiking near Rio Vista
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 5 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Delta Meadows Park Property 12 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Mount Diablo State Park 26 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Benicia State Recreation Area 28 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area 28 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Fishing near Rio Vista
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 5 mi south · Fishing listed
- Franks Tract State Recreation Area 10 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Delta Meadows Park Property 12 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Benicia State Recreation Area 28 mi west · Fishing listed
- Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area 28 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Rio Vista
What is the closest state park to Rio Vista?
Brannan Island State Recreation Area is the closest, about 5 miles south of Rio Vista in a straight line. Next are Franks Tract State Recreation Area and Delta Meadows Park Property.
How many state parks are near Rio Vista?
35 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Rio Vista have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Mount Diablo State Park and Benicia State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Rio Vista?
Yes, at 17 parks, including Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Delta Meadows Park Property and Mount Diablo 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 Rio Vista?
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 Fairfield, CA19 mi west
- Near Vacaville, CA19 mi northwest
- Near Concord, CA22 mi southwest
- Near Lodi, CA23 mi east
- Near Galt, CA23 mi east
- Near Stockton, CA26 mi southeast
- Near Sacramento, CA30 mi northeast
- Near Vallejo, CA31 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.