Parks in California
Explore 259 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
Cache Creek Wilderness
California
Overview The Cache Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 27,294 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Lan…
Cachuma Lake
California
Cachuma Reservoir, formed by Bradbury Dam, offers a prime recreational opportunity for the south central coast…
California Coastal National Monument
California
Connecting the Pacific Ocean with the land, the California Coastal National Monument provides unique coastal …
Carbon Canyon Dam
California
Managed by Orange County, there is no permanent pool, but varied facilities such as fishing, picnic areas, a n…
Case Mountain Extensive Recreation Management Area
California
OverviewNestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Case Mountain offers a stunning natural escape fo…
Castle Mountains National Monument
California
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada …
Cedar Roughs Wilderness
California
Overview The Cedar Roughs Wilderness now contains a total of 6,287 acres and is managed by the Bureau of L…
César E. Chávez National Monument
California
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth c…
César E. Chávez National Monument
California
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth …
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
California
The waters that swirl around the five islands within Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary create a specia…
Channel Islands National Park
California
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and …
Channel Islands National Park
California
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and …
Chidago Canyon Petroglyphs
California
The Volcanic Tableland offers exceptional bouldering opportunities, because of its unique geologic features fo…
Chimney Peak Recreation Area
California
7/17/2024- Chimney Peak, Long Valley campgrounds and portion of the Pacific Crest Trail are closed due to wild…
Chimney Peak Wilderness
California
Chimney Peak Wilderness encompasses rocky mountainous terrain dominated by pinyon pine with areas of sagebrush…
Clear Creek
California
Click here for more information on fire restrictions and the permitting process Overview of Clear Creek Ma…
Cleveland National Forest
California
San Diego County's backyard wilderness, Cleveland National Forest covers 460,000 acres across the Laguna, Palo…
Coalinga Mineral Springs
California
The Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail was designated under the National Recreation Trails Sys…
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
California
Colusa NWR was established in 1945 as a refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife and …
Condon Peak
California
Located on the outskirts of the Clear Creek Management Area (CCMA), Condon Peak offers rolling grass-covered s…
Contra Loma Reservoir
California
Contra Loma Dam and reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - Delta Division and offers recreational …
Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
California
Entirely offshore, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary protects soft seafloor habitat, a rocky bank, deep-s…
Coso Range Wilderness
California
Encompassing the northern section of the Coso Range, this Wilderness preserves an area of extensive erosion re…
Cosumnes River
California
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