Picnic Spots Near Me in Merced, ca
Modesto Reservior
18143 Reservoir Rd, Waterford, CA
PARK FEATURES:
Campsites with full hookups
Picnic shelters
Restrooms
Barbecues
Picnic tables
Archery range
Radio control electric airplane field
Elk Park
601 Morris Avenue, Modesto, CA
 - Baseball
 - Basketball (Full Court)
 - Basketball (Half Court)
 - Basketball Court Side Bleachers
 - Fishing
 - Horseshoes
 - Petanque... Read More
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
10501 Reservoir Road, Jamestown, CA
At Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown, California, history comes to life with vintage steam trains, a working roundhouse, and the timeless Sierra Railway Shops, a designated... Read More
Yosemite National Park
Highways 41, 140, and 120, Yosemite National Park, CA
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.
First... Read More
Franks Tract State Recreation Area
West Willow Rd, Bethal Island, 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.... Read More
Lake Elizabeth Central Park
40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA
Located in the heart of Fremont, Central Park — Lake Elizabeth offers a variety of activities with a gorgeous view of the Mission Peak Hills and Lake Elizabeth. Central Park is set on 450+... Read More
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
310 Back Street, Coloma, CA
The World Rushed In
James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848 on the South Fork of the American River in the valley the Nisenan Indians knew as Cullumah. This event... Read More
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA
This beach, with its famous natural bridge, is an excellent vantage point for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore. Further along the beach, tidepools... Read More
Emerald Bay State Park
11001 California 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
In 1969, Emerald Bay was designated a National Natural Landmark for its brilliant panorama of mountain-building processes and glacier carved granite. The natural beauty, geology and history of... Read More
D. L. Bliss State Park
Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Campers and day use visitors enjoy swimming or scuba diving in the crystal clear water of Lake Tahoe, picnicking, relaxing on the warm sand of Lester Beach or Calawee Cove, and hiking the... Read More
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Camping— 146 family campsites, four group camping sites, tent cabins, backcountry trail camps, and horse camping are... Read More
Año Nuevo State Park
1 New Years Creek Road, Pescadero, CA
Año Nuevo State Park’s rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience, where... Read More
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch Park Property
305 Higgings Canyon Road, Half Moon Bay, CA
Burleigh H. Murray, for whom the acquisition is named, was born on the ranch July 19, 1865. His Father came to California from Vermont in 1852 following the cry of gold and working in the mines... Read More
Empire Mine State Historic Park
10791 East Empire Street, Grass Valley, CA
Empire Mine State Historic Park’s close to 850 acres include miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, dog walking and horseback riding. Bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy a memorable day at one... Read More
Golden Gate Park
501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA
Golden Gate Park is the third most visited park in the United States. While the park is free to visit during the day, popular attractions charge admission, such as deYoung Museum, California... Read More
Angel Island State Park
Pier 41, San Francisco, CA
Angel Island State Park, the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay, offers some of the best views of the surrounding Bay Area. With great hiking trails and many other recreational... Read More
Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Road, Glen Ellen, CA
Jack London State Historic Park is a memorial to writer and adventurer Jack London, who made his home at the site from 1911 until his death in 1916. The park was once part of the famous... Read More
Red Rock Canyon State Park
37749 Abbott Dr., Cantil, CA
Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. The park is located where the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevada converge with the El Paso... Read More
Channel Islands National Park
1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA
Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. Isolation over thousands of... Read More
