State Parks Near Yuba City, California
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of Yuba City. The closest is Sutter Buttes State Park, about 12 mi northwest of town. 3 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Sutter Buttes State Park12 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 3of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 6parks list campsites
- Dog-friendly
- 9pets allowed
State parks near Yuba City, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Yuba City; driving distance is usually longer.
Sutter Buttes State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Sutter Buttes State Park →Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are horseback riding, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area →Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area
Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area is a 220-acre recreation area in Butte County, about 3 miles west of Oroville.
Hours, fees and rules for Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area →South Yuba River State Park
Things to do include historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for South Yuba River State Park →Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. Water access includes a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Oroville State Recreation Area →Butte City Project Park Property
Butte City Project Park Property is a park in Glenn County, about 12 miles east of Willows.
Hours, fees and rules for Butte City Project Park Property →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 →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 →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 →California Indian Heritage Center Park Property
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for California Indian Heritage Center Park Property →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park →Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
Visitors come for historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park →Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
Things to do include boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and geocaching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Yuba City
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 21 mi west · Campground listed
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 30 mi north · Campground listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 36 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 39 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park 43 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Yuba City
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 21 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 30 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Empire Mine State Historic Park 32 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Auburn State Recreation Area 36 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 39 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Yuba City
- South Yuba River State Park 26 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 30 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Auburn State Recreation Area 36 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 39 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park 43 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Yuba City
- Sutter Buttes State Park 12 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 21 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- South Yuba River State Park 26 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 30 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Empire Mine State Historic Park 32 mi east · Hiking trails listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Fishing near Yuba City
- Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area 21 mi west · Fishing listed
- South Yuba River State Park 26 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area 30 mi north · Fishing listed
- Auburn State Recreation Area 36 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area 39 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Yuba City
What is the closest state park to Yuba City?
Sutter Buttes State Park is the closest, about 12 miles northwest of Yuba City in a straight line. Next are Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area and Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area.
How many state parks are near Yuba City?
23 state park units are within 50 miles, and 3 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Yuba City have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area, Lake Oroville State Recreation Area and Auburn State Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Yuba City?
Yes, at 9 parks, including Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area, Lake Oroville State Recreation Area and Empire Mine State Historic Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Yuba City?
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 Grass Valley, CA32 mi east
- Near Sacramento, CA40 mi south
- Near Folsom, CA42 mi southeast
- Near Chico, CA44 mi north
- Near Clearlake, CA54 mi west
- Near Vacaville, CA56 mi south
- Near Galt, CA62 mi south
- Near Fairfield, CA64 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.