|
|
|
Calaveras County Parks
City Parks, County Parks, State Parks in Calaveras County
Day-use parks are found throughout the area. From stands of giant redwood trees and lakes, to more humble parks with picnic tables and play areas, you will find places to enjoy for an hour or all day.
There is little information available on the Web for most of these parks. We will be adding to this list and the details shown to make your trip planning easier.
Parks are listed by community. The milage indicated after the community name is the distance from GreenStone Ranch & Inn. The map link provides distance and direction from GreenStone Ranch & Inn to the town. Map links are also provided for some parks.
Special note about Yosemite: Although it in the next county, we include it as it is only 82 miles and is such a spectacular and popular site.
Select the community park location to view or scroll down to view all.
Listed by distance from GreenStone Ranch & Inn:
|
Angels Camp • 3.10 miles • Map
Tryon Park
East of Highway 4 & Highway 49 Junction, Angels Camp 95222 • 14.50 miles
Utica Park & Mark Twain Statue
Main Street, Angels Camp 95222 • 15.00 miles
Children's playground, covered group picnic area, restrooms.
Arnold • 24.40 miles • Map
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
1170 East Highway 4, Arnold 95223, 209-795-3840 • 24.40 miles • Map
Calaveras Big Trees State Park features two giant groves of some of the oldest living redwoods trees in California. Located on the western slope of Sierra Nevada, the park includes a visitor center. Beaver Creek tumbles through acres of pine trees. The two groves of Big Trees survived heavy 19th century logging. A nature trail guides visitors on an easy stroll through th grove. Other areas of the park provide places for picnicking, fishing and hiking - including a magnificent view of the Sierra Nevada.
Facilities: Dump Station, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Iron Ranger, Nature Trails, Picnic Area, Showers, Swimming, Visitors Center.
White Pines Lake & Park
Blagen Road and White Pines Park, Arnold 95223, 209 795-1839 • 20.90 miles • Map
One mile from Arnold at the edge of White Pines across from the Moose Lodge; take Blagen Road to the White Pines Park sign and turn left. Playground, beach, swimming, picnic areas, group BBQ, horseshoe pits, fishing, boating (no motors) and volleyball.
Well stocked with Trout, some Bass and Catfish. Picnic Area, Swimming Area, no motorized boats allowed.The lake is private but all can fish. Good place for kids to fish. No overnight camping or campfires allowed.
Avery • 16.10 miles • Map
No listings
Bear Valley • 24.40 miles • Map
No listings
Copperopolis • 15.70 miles • Map
Black Creek Park
Copperopolis
Children's Playground, picnic area, ball fields
Dorrington • 25.60 miles • Map
No listings
Jackson • 28.40 miles • Map
No listings
Jamestown • 19.50 miles • Map
No listings
Mokelumne Hill • 31.90 miles • Map
Mokelumne Hill Historic Park
Downtown, corner Center & Main Streets, Mokelumne Hill 95247 • 21.30 miles • Map
Marredda Park
Corner of Lafayette Street and Marredda Lane, Mokelumne Hill 95247 • 21.20 miles • Map
Public tennis courts, ball fields, picnic tables, equestrian center and restrooms. Horse arena, park or town hall use call 286-1160; tennis court use call 286-1333.
Murphys • 7.80 miles • Map
Murphys Community Park
Algiers Street, Murphys 95247, 209-736-9464
Shaded picnic areas, playground, gazebo, creek access.
San Andreas • 13.70 miles • Map
Turner Park
Treat Avenue, San Andreas 95249
Children's playground
Sonora • 21.70 miles • Map
No listings
Valley Springs • 25.20 miles • Map
Jenny Lind Veteran's Memorial Park
189 Pine Street, Valley Springs Ca. 95252, 209-772-9650 • 34.90 miles • Map
The Veterans Memorial Park has two fully lighted Baseball fields together with a snack bar, nature trail, horseshoe pits, dance floor with gazebo, picnic areas and children's playground.
Yosemite • 82.50 miles • Map
Yosemite National Park
PO Box 577, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389, 209-372-0200 • 82.50 miles • Map
Yosemite National Park embraces a spectacular tract of mountain-and-valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, which was set aside as a national park in 1890. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of giant sequoias, the world's largest living things.
Highlights of the park include Yosemite Valley, and its high cliffs and waterfalls; Wawona's history center and historic hotel; the Mariposa Grove, which contains hundreds of ancient giant sequoias; Glacier Point's (summer-fall) spectacular view of Yosemite Valley and the high country; Tuolumne Meadows (summer-fall), a large subalpine meadow surrounded by mountain peaks; and Hetch Hetchy, a reservoir in a valley considered a twin of Yosemite Valley.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Specials & Packages
|
Bass Fishing Trip for 2
Book a guided bass fishing trip for two. This would be a great package for father and son, and includes use of equipment, instruction and lunch for a cost of $250 per day (a 6-hour day). A professional bass fisherman will lead the trip and the instruction, and all take place on a beautiful Skeeter bass boat. Trips can be taken on New Melones Reservoir or Lake Tulloch. Call for details, and for advance booking.
More details
|
|
|
|
|
Facilities & Services
|
Traveling With Horses?
Both you AND your horse are welcome at GreenStone Ranch & Inn. Rental charges for the home includes stabling for up to six horses. You will have access to 800 acres at GreenStone Ranch & Inn and 1700 acres at another ranch just 5 minutes away on Murphys Grade Road.
More details
|
|
|
|
|
|
