State Parks Near Simi Valley, California
30 state park units lie within 50 miles of Simi Valley. The closest is Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, about 8 mi east of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park8 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 30 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 11parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 15pets allowed
State parks near Simi Valley, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Simi Valley; driving distance is usually longer.
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park →Malibu Creek State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Creek State Park →Topanga State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Topanga State Park →Los Encinos State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Los Encinos State Historic Park →Malibu Lagoon State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Malibu Lagoon State Beach →Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach →Placerita Canyon State Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Placerita Canyon State Park →Point Dume State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Dume State Beach →Leo Carrillo State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Leo Carrillo State Park →Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are 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 Castaic Lake State Recreation Area →Will Rogers State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, ranger programs, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Historic Park →Will Rogers State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Will Rogers State Beach →Point Mugu State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, boating, and swimming. 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 Point Mugu State Park →Santa Monica State Beach
Things to do include surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Santa Monica State Beach →Verdugo Mountains Park Property
Visitors come for wildlife watching, geocaching, biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Verdugo Mountains Park Property →Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
The park supports fishing, wildlife watching, biking, picnicking, and hiking. The official site lists about 5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area →Mandalay State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Mandalay State Beach →McGrath State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for McGrath State Beach →Dockweiler State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Dockweiler State Beach →San Buenaventura State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for San Buenaventura State Beach →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 →Emma Wood State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, biking, and picnicking. 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 Emma Wood State Beach →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 →Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland 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 →Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area
The official site lists about 130 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area →Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve →Fort Tejon State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Tejon State Historic Park →Pío Pico State Historic Park
Things to do include historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Pío Pico State Historic Park →Carpinteria State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Carpinteria State Beach →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Simi Valley
- Malibu Creek State Park 12 mi south · Campground listed
- Topanga State Park 15 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Placerita Canyon State Park 18 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Leo Carrillo State Park 19 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Simi Valley
- Malibu Creek State Park 12 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Topanga State Park 15 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Leo Carrillo State Park 19 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Will Rogers State Historic Park 20 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 10 more in the list above
Swimming near Simi Valley
- Malibu Creek State Park 12 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 17 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 18 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Point Dume State Beach 19 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Leo Carrillo State Park 19 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 10 more in the list above
Hiking near Simi Valley
- Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park 8 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Malibu Creek State Park 12 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Topanga State Park 15 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 17 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 18 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Simi Valley
- Malibu Creek State Park 12 mi south · Fishing listed
- Malibu Lagoon State Beach 17 mi south · Fishing listed
- Robert H. Meyer Memorial State Beach 18 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Leo Carrillo State Park 19 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Castaic Lake State Recreation Area 19 mi northeast · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Simi Valley
What is the closest state park to Simi Valley?
Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park is the closest, about 8 miles east of Simi Valley in a straight line. Next are Malibu Creek State Park and Topanga State Park.
How many state parks are near Simi Valley?
30 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Simi Valley have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Malibu Creek State Park, Topanga State Park and Placerita Canyon State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Simi Valley?
Yes, at 15 parks, including Malibu Creek State Park, Topanga State Park and Leo Carrillo 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 Simi Valley?
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.