Outdoors
Scenic viewpoints near Stockton
13 named scenic viewpoints within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Scenic viewpoints within 37 mi
13
Closest
24.9 mi
Mt diablo view point over sac river
Highest
2,428 ft
Rocky Ridge
Map
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All scenic viewpoints, nearest first
- 24.9miMt diablo view point over sac river
- 28.6miDecision Point
- 29miThe Lost Lens Cap Overlook
- 29.6miCharger's Overlook
- 29.8miRoger Epperson Ridge Overlook
- 30.1miMount Dad
- 34.4miMary Bowerman Trail Overlook
- 34.8miOld Tree Overlook
- 35miValley View Viewpoint
- 35.3miCurry Point
- 35.4miCattail Pond Viewpoint
- 35.7miRocky Ridge2,428 ft
- 35.9miSentinel Rock1,706 ft
Straight-line distance from the center of Stockton; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Views are clearest and warmest in the hour after sunrise and before sunset; haze builds through the afternoon.
Cliff edges crumble, especially after rain. Keep kids and dogs back from unfenced drop-offs.
Some overlooks sit on park roads that close at dusk or in winter.
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Questions
What is the closest scenic viewpoint to Stockton?
Mt diablo view point over sac river, about 24.9 miles from the center of Stockton.
How many scenic viewpoints are near Stockton?
13 named scenic viewpoints are within 37 miles.
What is the highest viewpoint near Stockton?
Rocky Ridge, at about 2,428 feet, 35.7 miles away.
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