State Parks Tagged With: State Recreation Area

Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
Branscomb, CA
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is at an elevation of 1,700 feet in the Coastal Range and features redwoods. It is located near the headwaters of the south fork of the Eel River. There
Auburn State Recreation Area
Auburn, CA
The park (which is 20 miles long on two forks of the American River) is situated south of Interstate 80, stretching from Auburn to Colfax. The main access is from Auburn, either on Highway 49 or Fores
Austin Creek State Recreation Area
Guerneville, CA
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, a cooperating association that works in partnership with California State Parks, has reopened Austin Creek State SRA's Bullfrog Pond campground by way of an operati
Benbow State Recreation Area
Garberville, CA
To provide power for the new development in the valley , a concrete dam was constructed across the south fork of the Eel River from 1931-1937. The dam not only provided power but also created Benbow L
Benicia State Recreation Area
Benicia, CA
Benicia State Recreation Area covers marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest portion of the Carquinez Strait. Cyclists, runners, walkers, equestrians, and roller skaters enjoy th
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Byron, CA
Located in the northernmost part of the San Joaquin Valley, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especially fishing and windsurfing. It also featur
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Laughlin, NV
Situated on the shores of the Colorado River at Nevada’s southern tip, Big Bend of the Colorado River includes about two miles of sandy shoreline. Because the park is downstream from Davis Dam, the ri
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Rio Vista, CA
Brannan Island SRA is now managed by American Land and Leisure. To make reservations select the “Online Reservations” button on this page or visit ReserveCalifornia's website. If you would like more
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
SF, CA
From Candlestick Point State Recreation, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, the East Bay Hills,San Bruno Mountain as well as relax in the peaceful scenery of the park itself.
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area
Castaic, CA
Castaic Lake State Recreation Area is a reservoir of the State Water Project. It is one of the Project's largest recreational lakes and the terminal of its west branch. The site includes 29 miles of s
Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area
Colusa, CA
This area offers visitors campsites, picnic sites, and a launch ramp for small boats. Riverbank cottonwoods and willows shelter one of the finest fishing stretches in California, with king salmon, st
Eagle Creek State Recreation Area
Findlay, IL
In east central Illinois - just minutes from Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Effingham and surrounding communities--the Eagle Creek/Wolf Creek sites, facing each other across the central portion of L
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Folsom, CA
Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, the lake and recreation area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping, picnicking, horseback riding, water-skiing and boating. Fishing of
Franks Tract State Recreation Area
Oakley, CA
Franks Tract State Recreation Area is only accessible by water and is located southeast of Brannan Island between False River and Bethel Island. Franks Tract Flooded in 1936 and again in 1938. Very fe
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
Hilmar, CA
This park is in the San Joaquin valley and is surrounded by the Merced River. The park has many trees and is home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular ac
Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area
Trinidad, CA
Adjacent to Humboldt Lagoons State Park, this area is a popular place for visitors who like to fish. The use of small boats is allowed. The boat speed limit is 5 mph.
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
Los Angeles, CA
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, includes large areas of native coastal sage scrub habitat, lawns and landscaped areas, picnic
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Kings Beach, CA
Kings Beach State Recreation Area features 979 feet of beautiful frontage property along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. This day-use only area has a large sandy beach and multiple picnic tables under
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Fallon, NV
Named after an ancient lake, Lahontan Reservoir was originally built as part of an irrigation project to water nearby farmlands. With willows and cottonwoods scattered along 69 miles of shoreline, the
Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area
Livermore, CA
This park is ideal for picnicking, horseback riding, boating, fishing and swimming. Lake Del Valle is located in Central Alameda County, about five miles south of the City of Livermore in the Arroya
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
Oroville, CA
Near the City of Oroville this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam in the country at 900 feet at max capacity. (770 feet above the stream bed of the Feather River) Lake Oroville
Lake Perris State Recreation Area
Perris, CA
The untended areas of Lake Perris may seem rocky and barren at first glance, but an amazing variety of natural wonders are waiting to be found by those who seek them out. The predominant plant communi
Lake Valley State Recreation Area
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Ringed by the High Sierra Mountains, Lake Valley State Recreation Area features a championship 18-hole golf course. Since the elevation is over 6,000 feet, shots carry farther in the thin mountain air
Martial Cottle Park State Recreation Area
San Jose, CA
Activities include walking, biking, equestrian, paved trails, dogs on leash, reservable group picnics, and picnicking. Welcome to Martial Cottle Park, Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Departme
McConnell State Recreation Area
Ballico, CA
The park is on the banks of the Merced River. Fishing is popular for catfish, black bass and perch. There are picnic, camping and play areas.
Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
Friant, CA
With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park inclu
Picacho State Recreation Area
Winterhaven, CA
100 years ago Picacho was a gold mining town with 100 citizens. Today the site is a State Park, popular with boaters, hikers, anglers and campers. The park offers diverse scenery, including beavertail
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
Essex, CA
The Providence Mountains State Recreation Area contains the oldest rocks in the state park system and some of the most spectacular limestone caves in all of California. The caves are important to visi
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Lovelock, NV
Open year-round, Rye Patch State Recreation Area is situated on a 22-mile long reservoir that has 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface when full. Visitors enjoy camping, picnicking,
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Mecca, CA
One of the world's largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at -227 below sea level, Salton Sea was re-created in 1905 when high spring flooding on the Colorado River crashed the canal gates lead
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Gustine, CA
Nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley near historic Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area is noted for boating, board sailing, camping, and picnicking. But it'
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
Hesperia, CA
Silverwood Lake SRA wishes to remind everyone of California's new law requiring boat operators to have a California Boating Card. The card is required for anyone under the age of 36 to operate a boat
South Fork State Recreation State
Elko, NV
South Fork State Recreation Area boasts flourishing meadows and rolling hills filled with northeastern Nevada wildlife. Sightings of mule deer, badgers, beavers and kit foxes are a common sight. With
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area
Leggett, CA
Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is the southern gateway to the world-famous redwood belt along California’s North Coast. About 10 miles of trails weave through its steep canyon bluffs, second-gr
Tahoe State Recreation Area
Tahoe City, CA
Woodsy camp grounds features a lake with a fishing pier, picnic areas with benches & a bike path.
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
La Grange, CA
Nestled in the rolling foothills of eastern Stanislaus County, Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is an ideal place for day- or week-long outings. Open all year and featuring camping, picnicking, fis
Wild Horse Reservoir State Recreation Area
Elko, NV
Remote and remarkable, Wild Horse State Recreation Area is open year round. The park’s reservoir is a popular fishing site, with rainbow and German brown trout, small mouth bass, yellow perch and catf
Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
Corning, CA
Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is a beautiful oak woodland park nestled along the Sacramento River between Chico and Red Bluff. Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and the Trinity Alps loom in the dista