Parks Near Sacramento, California
Gateway to Sierra Nevada adventures, Sacramento offers easy access to alpine lakes, gold country, and volcanic landscapes.
Popular Parks Near Sacramento
Lake Tahoe Basin
100 miles from Sacramento
4.9
National Forest
Highlights:
- Crystal-clear lake
- Skiing
- Hiking
Lassen Volcanic National Park
180 miles from Sacramento
4.7
National Park
Highlights:
- Volcanic features
- Hot springs
- Less crowded
Auburn State Recreation Area
35 miles from Sacramento
4.4
State Recreation Area
Highlights:
- River canyons
- Gold country
- Trails
Popular Activities
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Gold panning
- Photography
Best Times to Visit
- Summer for Tahoe
- Fall for foliage
- Winter for skiing
Driving Tips
- Tahoe traffic heavy on weekends
- Lassen requires full day trip
- Check chain requirements in winter
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