State Parks Near Ukiah, California
27 state park units lie within 50 miles of Ukiah. The closest is Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, about 12 mi northwest of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve12 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 27 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 15parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 12pets allowed
State parks near Ukiah, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Ukiah; driving distance is usually longer.
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
Popular activities here are wildlife watching, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve →Hendy Woods State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Hendy Woods State Park →Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Covering about 249 acres, Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve lies in Mendocino County, about 18 miles southwest of Ukiah.
Hours, fees and rules for Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve →Clear Lake State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Clear Lake State Park →Navarro River Redwoods State Park
Popular activities here are boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Navarro River Redwoods State Park →Greenwood State Beach
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenwood State Beach →Mendocino Woodlands State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Mendocino Woodlands State Park →Manchester State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Manchester State Park →Schooner Gulch State Beach
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Schooner Gulch State Beach →Van Damme State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Van Damme State Park →Mendocino Headlands State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, historic sites, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Mendocino Headlands State Park →Russian Gulch State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. 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 Russian Gulch State Park →Anderson Marsh State Historic Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Anderson Marsh State Historic Park →Caspar Headlands State Beach
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Caspar Headlands State Beach →Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park →Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve
The park supports snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Hours, fees and rules for Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve →Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Jug Handle State Natural Reserve →Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve
The park supports picnicking and hiking. The official site lists about 2 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve →MacKerricher State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for MacKerricher State Park →Salt Point State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, historic sites, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Salt Point State Park →Austin Creek State Recreation Area
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). The park says there are no showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Austin Creek State Recreation Area →Fort Ross State Historic Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, fishing, and ranger programs. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Ross State Historic Park →Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve →Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
The park supports geocaching and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert Louis Stevenson State Park →Westport-Union Landing State Beach
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Westport-Union Landing State Beach →Sonoma Coast State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Sonoma Coast State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Ukiah
- Hendy Woods State Park 16 mi west · Campground listed
- Clear Lake State Park 23 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Navarro River Redwoods State Park 25 mi west · Campground listed
- Mendocino Woodlands State Park 29 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Manchester State Park 30 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Ukiah
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve 12 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hendy Woods State Park 16 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Manchester State Park 30 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Van Damme State Park 33 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Russian Gulch State Park 35 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 7 more in the list above
Swimming near Ukiah
- Hendy Woods State Park 16 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Clear Lake State Park 23 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Navarro River Redwoods State Park 25 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Greenwood State Beach 28 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Manchester State Park 30 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 12 more in the list above
Hiking near Ukiah
- Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve 12 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Hendy Woods State Park 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Clear Lake State Park 23 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Navarro River Redwoods State Park 25 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Greenwood State Beach 28 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 20 more in the list above
Fishing near Ukiah
- Hendy Woods State Park 16 mi west · Fishing listed
- Clear Lake State Park 23 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Navarro River Redwoods State Park 25 mi west · Fishing listed
- Greenwood State Beach 28 mi west · Fishing listed
- Mendocino Woodlands State Park 29 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 14 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Ukiah
What is the closest state park to Ukiah?
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve is the closest, about 12 miles northwest of Ukiah in a straight line. Next are Hendy Woods State Park and Mailliard Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
How many state parks are near Ukiah?
27 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Ukiah have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Hendy Woods State Park, Clear Lake State Park and Navarro River Redwoods State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Ukiah?
Yes, at 12 parks, including Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve, Hendy Woods State Park and Manchester 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 Ukiah?
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.