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21 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
State park19 miles south · straight-line distance
State park in California, United States.
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20 miles west · straight-line distance
Island in the United States of America.
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Town23 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (33 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Contra Costa County, California, United States.
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26 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (33 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Stanislaus County, California, United States.
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Town28 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (37 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in California, United States.
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Town32 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (40 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Alameda County, California, United States.
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National park site46 miles west · straight-line distance
Former home of John Muir in Martinez, California.
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Town54 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (75 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Alameda County, California, United States.
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Things to do57 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (75 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Mansion in San Jose, California.
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59 miles east · straight-line distance
California state park with groves of giant sequoias.
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Outdoors60 miles west · straight-line distance
Island in San Francisco, California, United States of America.
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Things to do62 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (81 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Modern art museum in San Francisco, California, USA.
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Outdoors62 miles west · straight-line distance
Island in San Francisco, California, United States of America.
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Outdoors62 miles west · straight-line distance
Island in San Francisco Bay in California, United States of America.
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State park65 miles west · straight-line distance
Museum and state park in San Rafael, California.
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Things to do66 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (86 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Fine arts museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.
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67 miles northwest · straight-line distance
Reservoir in Napa County, California, United States.
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70 miles west · straight-line distance
National Monument in the United States.
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National park site97 miles east · straight-line distance
National park in California, United States.
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National park site102 miles south · straight-line distance
National park in California, United States of America.
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Lake109 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Freshwater lake in California, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 66 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
23 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Explore, learn, and experience the Cosumnes River Preserve with opportunities for guided walks, paddling, hiking, and nature viewing.
Accessible Facility Or ActivityBird WatchingCanoeingGuided Interpretive WalksPhotographyWildlife viewing
24 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Coyote Point sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingMountain BikingSwimmingWater Access
25 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge located in Stanislaus County encompasses more than 7,300 acres of riparian woodlands, wetlands, and grasslands that host a diversity of wildlife native to California’s Great Central Valley.
BirdingHikingPhotographyPicnickingWildlife viewing
27 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Just a few minutes NE of Modesto in the Central Valley. Here, a serene series of small parks are located along the Stanislaus River, providing exciting fishing, rafting, and canoeing opportunities. N of Modesto 10 mi via CA 99.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingHistoryNature educationPicnickingWater sports
28 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge is the only national wildlife refuge in the country established to protect endangered plants and insects – the Antioch Dunes evening primrose, the Contra Costa wallflower, and the Lange’s metalmark…
Ranger programs
29 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Contra Loma Dam and reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - Delta Division and offers recreational opportunities for the East Bay area near San Francisco.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingRecreational VehiclesWater sports
29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (42 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimmingWater AccessWildlife viewing
29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Less than an hour east of Stockton near the historic gold rush towns of the California Mother Lode. This scenic setting in the Sierra Nevada foothills boasts exciting fishing, waterskiing, and hiking.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingNature educationPicnickingWater sports
29 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (42 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam.
BikingCampingFishingSwimming
31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Acorn Campground is a sunny campground in the brush-covered hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is generally characterized by a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures regularly soaring above 90 degrees.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming
31 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Oak Knoll Campground sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Recreation Boating is a popular pastime, with boat ramps conveniently located around the lake.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming
31 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
With acquisition of the first property in 1994, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge was officially established as the 505th unit in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
BirdingEducational ProgramsFishingHikingHuntingRanger programs
41 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
America's only Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose Northern California as his sanctuary at the pinnacle of his writing career.
History
41 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Reclamation
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River.
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingJet SkiingKayaking
42 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
New Melones Dam and Reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - New Melones Unit operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. Located 60 miles upstream on the Stanislaus River from the confluence of the San Joaquin River.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingRanger programs
43 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve comprises two components located along the salinity gradient of the San Francisco Bay.
PaddlingPhotography
43 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (61 road miles, checked October 2026)Bureau of Reclamation
Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River.
BirdingBoatingCampingFishingHikingJet SkiingKayakingMountain Biking
46 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
John Muir’s life was a tapestry of roles—fruit rancher, family man, writer—each interwoven with his deep love for nature.
HikingWildlife viewing
46 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. NOTICE: Red Hills ACEC is Day Use Only. No camping on public lands within the Red Hills ACEC.
Bird WatchingHikingHorseback ridingHunting
47 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
The 69 mile long Folsom South Canal originates at Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County.
BikingHikingHorseback riding
47 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Recreation at Lake Natoma is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Lake was created by Nimbus Dam across the American River.
BikingBoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingNature educationPicnickingRanger programs
47 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Nimbus Dam , on the American River 7 miles below Folsom Dam formed Lake Natoma to reregulate the releases for power made through Folsom Powerplant.
CampingRanger programsWildlife viewing
52 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in a vast cultural and natural landscape.
BikingBirdingBoatingFishingHuntingNature educationPhotographyRanger programs
52 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Settlement of the basin began about 1844. In 1848, discovery of gold near the present site of Coloma precipitated a great influx of gold seekers from all parts of the country.
HikingPicnicking
52 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Recreation at Folsom Reservoir is managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoryHorseback ridingNature education
55 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Solano Park, Solano Project , is located at the base of coastal foothills at the western edge of the Sacramento Valley and offers an array of recreational opportunities.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingNature educationPicnickingRanger programs
58 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoryHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Fs Owned
58 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted.
History
60 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge encompasses over 26,800 acres of wetlands, riparian woodlands, native grasslands, and vernal pools. A thriving population of endemic tule elk is showcased on one of three auto tour routes.
BirdingFishingHikingHuntingPhotographyPicnickingWildlife viewing
62 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The BLM, Mother Lode Field Office administers river recreation on the North and South Forks of the American River. VISIT North Fork American River VISIT South Fork American River Return To: BLM, Mother Lode Field Office
FishingHikingPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingWildlife viewing
62 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Recreation facilities at San Luis Lake were constructed under a cost-share agreement between the Bureau of Reclamation and the State of Colorado during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingWater sports
63 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (84 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of America's great West Coast cities.
BikingBoatingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHistoryHorseback riding
63 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (80 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pipi Campground (pronounced "pie pie") offers RV and tent camping along the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River, offering great fishing and swimming opportunities.
CampingFishingSwimming
64 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 40 min by car (109 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Forested site on the Middle Fork Stanislaus River.
CampingPicnickingRecreational Vehicles
64 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (76 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Sly Guard Cabin is less remote than other cabins on the Eldorado National forest and is a great choice for families with children. Sly Guard provides the cabin in the woods experience with the convenience of modern amenities.
BoatingCampingHikingHistory
66 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 5 min by car (92 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) - These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Camping
66 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (79 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Pines Campground is on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to the Little Golden Forest Trail and near the Groveland Ranger District Office. The campground includes a large group site.
CampingHikingRecreational Vehicles
66 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (79 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pines Group Campground attracts large families and groups friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California.
CampingClimbingFishingHikingSwimming
66 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (79 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California.
CampingClimbingFishingHikingSwimming
66 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (88 road miles, checked October 2026)Presidio Trust
As San Francisco's only group campground, Rob Hill offers a national park camping experience just minutes from the city.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 9, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Caswell Memorial State Park, Bethel Island, Oakley, Modesto, Antioch. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 19 miles south in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 20 miles west in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 23 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 45 min over 33 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 66 miles, including Coyote Point (24 miles east), Deer Flat Boat In Campground (29 miles northeast), Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca) (29 miles northeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.