State Parks Near Sacramento, California
20 state park units lie within 50 miles of Sacramento. The closest is Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, about 0 mi northwest of town. 13 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park0 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 13of 20 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 4parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 8pets allowed
State parks near Sacramento, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Sacramento; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 State Capitol
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for California State Capitol →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 →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 →California Indian Heritage Center Park Property
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for California Indian Heritage Center Park Property →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Delta Meadows Park Property
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Delta Meadows Park Property →Auburn State Recreation Area
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn State Recreation Area →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 →Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park →Franks Tract State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are boating and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Franks Tract State Recreation Area →Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park →Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park State Historic Park →Empire Mine State Historic Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Empire Mine State Historic Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Sacramento
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 33 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 34 mi south · Campground listed
- Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 46 mi east · Campground listed
Dog-friendly state parks near Sacramento
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 0 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 18 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Delta Meadows Park Property 22 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Auburn State Recreation Area 33 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 3 more in the list above
Swimming near Sacramento
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Auburn State Recreation Area 33 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 34 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park 35 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Sacramento
- Sutter's Fort State Historic Park 0 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- State Indian Museum State Historic Park 0 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Old Sacramento State Historic Park 2 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Delta Meadows Park Property 22 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Fishing near Sacramento
- Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park 18 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Delta Meadows Park Property 22 mi south · Fishing listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 33 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Brannan Island State Recreation Area 34 mi south · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Sacramento
What is the closest state park to Sacramento?
Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is the closest, about 0 miles northwest of Sacramento in a straight line. Next are State Indian Museum State Historic Park and Governor's Mansion State Historic Park.
How many state parks are near Sacramento?
20 state park units are within 50 miles, and 13 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Sacramento have camping?
4 parks list camping, the nearest being Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Auburn State Recreation Area and Brannan Island State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Sacramento?
Yes, at 8 parks, including Sutter's Fort State Historic Park, Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park and Folsom Lake State 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 Sacramento?
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 Folsom, CA19 mi east
- Near Galt, CA23 mi southeast
- Near Rio Vista, CA30 mi southwest
- Near Vacaville, CA31 mi southwest
- Near Lodi, CA32 mi south
- Near Fairfield, CA37 mi southwest
- Near Yuba City, CA40 mi north
- Near Stockton, CA42 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.