State Parks Near Riverside, California
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Riverside. The closest is California Citrus State Historic Park, about 3 mi southwest of town. 6 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- California Citrus State Historic Park3 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 6of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 9parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Riverside, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Riverside; driving distance is usually longer.
California Citrus State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and biking.
Hours, fees and rules for California Citrus State Historic Park →Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Perris State Recreation Area →San Timoteo Canyon Park Property
Visitors come for horseback riding, wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for San Timoteo Canyon Park Property →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 →Wildwood Canyon Park Property
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wildwood Canyon Park Property →Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Things to do include 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 Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area →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 →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 →Doheny State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. 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 Doheny State Beach →San Clemente State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for San Clemente State Beach →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic 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 →San Onofre State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. 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 San Onofre State Beach →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 →Mount San Jacinto State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount San Jacinto State 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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Riverside
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Chino Hills State Park 18 mi west · Campground listed
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Campground listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 36 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Doheny State Beach 37 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Riverside
- California Citrus State Historic Park 3 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Chino Hills State Park 18 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Wildwood Canyon Park Property 23 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Riverside
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Crystal Cove State Park 36 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Corona del Mar State Beach 37 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Doheny State Beach 37 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Riverside
- California Citrus State Historic Park 3 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- San Timoteo Canyon Park Property 16 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Chino Hills State Park 18 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Wildwood Canyon Park Property 23 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Fishing near Riverside
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area 12 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area 24 mi north · Fishing listed
- Crystal Cove State Park 36 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Corona del Mar State Beach 37 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Doheny State Beach 37 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Riverside
What is the closest state park to Riverside?
California Citrus State Historic Park is the closest, about 3 miles southwest of Riverside in a straight line. Next are Lake Perris State Recreation Area and San Timoteo Canyon Park Property.
How many state parks are near Riverside?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 6 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Riverside have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Lake Perris State Recreation Area, Chino Hills State Park and Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Riverside?
Yes, at 15 parks, including California Citrus State Historic Park, Lake Perris State Recreation Area and Chino Hills 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 Riverside?
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 Ontario, CA14 mi northwest
- Near San Bernardino, CA15 mi north
- Near Menifee, CA21 mi southeast
- Near Anaheim, CA22 mi west
- Near Pomona, CA23 mi west
- Near Mission Viejo, CA27 mi southwest
- Near Temecula, CA34 mi southeast
- Near San Clemente, CA36 mi south
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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.