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12 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
22 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (30 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Fresno County, California, United States.
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23 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 25 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Fresno County, California, United States.
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26 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Kings County, California, United States.
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29 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 30 min by car (32 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Fresno County, California, United States.
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29 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (35 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Fresno County, California, United States.
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35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (54 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National park in the Sierra Nevada mountains, California, U.S.
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40 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (43 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Zoo in California, United States.
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48 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr by car (87 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National park in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, USA.
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98 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 134 miles · 3 hr 20 min
National park in California, United States.
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100 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (159 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
California state park in Kern County featuring scenic desert cliffs, buttes, and spectacular rock formations.
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104 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 15 min by car (134 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Spanish mission in San Luis Obispo, California.
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122 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (151 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Natural reserve in California.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 71 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
19 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
One hour SE of Fresno in the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada. High mountains provide an exciting background for fishing and boating at this popular park, located on the main southern route into Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.
BikingBoatingHikingNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
21 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 35 min by car (26 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Horse Creek Campground is located on the Kaweah River in the foothills of central California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Terminus Dam on Kaweah Lake is three miles east of Lemon Cove, CA.
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27 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Case Mountain offers a stunning natural escape for outdoor enthusiasts.
BikingHikingHorseback ridingPicnickingWildlife viewing
28 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Visitors to the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge may be surprised to see that it is home to small, seasonal marsh wetlands.
BirdingHikingPhotographyWildlife viewing
29 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
***Grouse Valley is closed for rehabilitation through at least the 2022 and 2023 seasons*** Grouse Valley is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingWildlife viewing
29 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (42 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Success Lake
Camping
29 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (43 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Success Lake
Camping
29 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
At the southern end of the Central Valley, this scenic setting with the Sierra Nevada in the background provides great fishing and boating pleasure for the visitor. From Porterville, 5 mi E on CA 190
BoatingCampingFishingHorseback ridingNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
29 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (42 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Tule Campground is located at Success Lake in the Sierra Nevada foothills just 8 miles east of Porterville, California. A variety of outdoor recreational activities abound, including boating, kayaking and fishing.
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32 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (41 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Potwisha Campground, located along the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, offers convenience for visiting the many attractions in the park.
CampingFishingHikingRanger programsWildlife viewing
33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (48 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument at 4,800 feet in elevation, this facility is nestled among Ponderosa pine, Cedar,Giant sequoia and other conifers.
BikingBirdingCampingFishingHikingMountain BikingOff Road Vehicle TrailsPhotography
34 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (44 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Buckeye Flat Campground is located in Sequoia National Park, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills.
CampingFishingHikingWildlife viewing
34 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (54 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Pine Flat Lake
Camping
35 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Atwell Island Restoration Project (AIP) is located in the historic Ton Tache Wetland basin and the Sand Ridge on the southern edge of Historic Tulare Lake.
Bird Watching
35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Azalea campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
CampingHikingRanger programs
35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
CampingHikingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedRanger programs
35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This mid-sized group campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
CampingHorseback ridingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedRanger programs
35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Fir Group Campground sits near Hume Lake in the Sequoia National Forest, amidst pines and at an elevation of 5,250 feet.
Camping
35 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Less than an hour east of Fresno in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The scenic and rugged Kings River Canyon is the location of this beautiful park where fishing, boating, and waterskiing are all available.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
35 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (58 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Sunset campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.
BikingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingRanger programs
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Stony Creek Campground sits at an elevation of approximatly 6,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's nestled among Sigar Pines, Jeffrey Pines, Red Firs and the scenic Stony Creek is just steps away.
BackpackingBirdingCampingFishingHikingPhotographyStar GazingWilderness
36 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Upper Stony Creek Campground sits in the mid-elevation of the Sierra Nevada mountains at an elevation of about 6,500 feet.
BackpackingBirdingCampingFishingHikingMountain BikingPhotographyStar Gazing
41 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. County-operated park open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
BoatingFishingPicnicking
42 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
For thousands of years, California's Central Valley has provided habitat for millions of waterfowl, shorebirds and other wetland dependent species.
HikingHunting
49 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here.
CampingClimbingFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback ridingPicnickingWildlife viewing
50 miles northwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Friant Dam on the San Joaquin River, forms Millerton Lake. The dam and lake are features of the Central Valley Project - Friant Division .
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54 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
The San Joaquin River Gorge SRMA is located at the upper portion of Millerton Lake and is accessed through the town of Auberry, CA. The area is managed by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with trail heads for the San Joaquin trail.
BikingCampingClimbingFishingHikingHistoryPicnickingRanger programs
54 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
NOTICE: Between February 2nd to February 12th, high water flows and potential flow fluctuations are expected in the San Joaquin River below the Kerckhoff Dam. The BLM advises all visitors to stay out of the water during this time.
CampingHorse Camping
54 miles north · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Visitor Center The Visitor Center is open every Friday through Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Come to the Visitor Center to explore the plants, animals and people who call the scenic San Joaquin River Gorge their home.
Nature educationRanger programsWildlife viewing
56 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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62 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Less than an hour drive northeast of Fresno in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada enroute to Yosemite National Park. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.
BoatingCampingFishingHikingNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
65 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Parking access onto nearly 1,800 acres of Bureau of Land Management property in this area is provided through an easement from the California Department of Fish and Game.
BikingCampingHikingHorseback ridingHuntingPhotographyWildlife viewing
67 miles north · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
Fire Lookouts/Cabins OvernightHiking
69 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
NOTICE: Per the Alabama Hills Approved Resource Management Plan, all drone operators are required to obtain a drone use permit before flying within the Alabama Hills Recreation Area. To obtain a permit, contact blm_ca_web_bi@blm.gov .
BoulderingCampingClimbingDispersed CampingHikingStargazing
69 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Bishop Field Office cares for a unique vestige of wild California, emphasizing conservation, education and partnerships.
Camping
70 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Coalinga Mineral Springs National Recreation Trail was designated under the National Recreation Trails System Act in 1981. The trail is located on the scenic southern tip of the Diablo Mountains.
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70 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Located within the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area, photographers come from all over the country to capture this amazing view.
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70 miles east · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The rounded contours of the Alabamas form a sharp contrast between the glacially chiseled ridges of the Sierra peaks to the west. Both geologic features were shaped by the same uplifting occurring 100 million years ago.
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71 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Just one hour north of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Rolling oak-covered hills provide a scenic and restful setting for fishing, boating, and hiking.
BoatingCampingFishingNature educationPicnickingWater sportsWildlife viewing
71 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
In 1942, the United States government ordered more than 110,000 men, women, and children to leave their homes and detained them in remote, military-style camps.
Wildlife viewing
From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 17, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Parlier, Selma, Lemoore, Fowler, Sanger. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 22 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 30 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 23 miles northwest in a straight line; driving takes about 25 min over 26 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 26 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 30 min over 26 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 36 miles, including Horse Creek (21 miles east), Grouse Valley Cabins (29 miles east), North Tule Campground (29 miles southeast). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.