State Parks Near Soledad, California
28 state park units lie within 50 miles of Soledad. The closest is Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, about 24 mi north of town. 2 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area24 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 2of 28 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 16parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 16pets allowed
State parks near Soledad, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Soledad; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
Things to do include wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park →John Little State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for John Little State Natural Reserve →Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park →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 →Andrew Molera State Park
Popular activities here are surfing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. Its trail network totals roughly 15 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Andrew Molera State Park →Limekiln State Park
Visitors come for fishing, geocaching, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Limekiln State Park →Fort Ord Dunes State Park
The park supports surfing, historic sites, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Ord Dunes State Park →Monterey State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Monterey State Beach →Point Sur State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, and wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Sur State Historic Park →Marina State Beach
The park supports surfing, swimming, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Marina State Beach →Point Lobos Ranch Park Property
The park supports snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and ranger programs. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Lobos Ranch Park Property →Hatton Canyon Park Property
Hatton Canyon Park Property is a park in Monterey County, in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Hours, fees and rules for Hatton Canyon Park Property →Garrapata State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, fishing, and ranger programs. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Garrapata State Park →Monterey State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Monterey State Historic Park →Carmel River State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Carmel River State Beach →Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are wildlife watching and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Lobos State Natural Reserve →Salinas River State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Salinas River State Beach →Asilomar State Beach
The park supports surfing, historic sites, swimming, ranger programs, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Asilomar State Beach →Moss Landing State Beach
Visitors come for surfing, horseback riding, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Moss Landing State Beach →Zmudowski State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Zmudowski State Beach →Sunset State Beach
The park supports surfing, fishing, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Sunset State Beach →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 →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 →Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe Park Property
The park supports historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours, fees and rules for Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe Park Property →Manresa State Beach
Things to do include surfing, fishing, geocaching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Manresa State Beach →Seacliff State Beach
Popular activities here are surfing, fishing, geocaching, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Seacliff State Beach →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Soledad
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 24 mi north · Campground listed
- Fremont Peak State Park 25 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 27 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 29 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Limekiln State Park 31 mi south · Campground listed
+ 11 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Soledad
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 24 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fremont Peak State Park 25 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 29 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Limekiln State Park 31 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park 32 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 11 more in the list above
Swimming near Soledad
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 29 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Andrew Molera State Park 31 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Limekiln State Park 31 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park 32 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Monterey State Beach 32 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 12 more in the list above
Hiking near Soledad
- Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area 24 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Fremont Peak State Park 25 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park 27 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park 29 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Andrew Molera State Park 31 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Fishing near Soledad
- Limekiln State Park 31 mi south · Fishing listed
- Fort Ord Dunes State Park 32 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Monterey State Beach 32 mi west · Fishing listed
- Marina State Beach 33 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Garrapata State Park 34 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Soledad
What is the closest state park to Soledad?
Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area is the closest, about 24 miles north of Soledad in a straight line. Next are Fremont Peak State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.
How many state parks are near Soledad?
28 state park units are within 50 miles, and 2 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Soledad have camping?
16 parks list camping, the nearest being Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, Fremont Peak State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Soledad?
Yes, at 16 parks, including Hollister Hills State Vehicular Recreation Area, Fremont Peak State Park and Pfeiffer Big Sur 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 Soledad?
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.