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FY26 Activities Guide

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With over 280 dazzling and diverse places to explore, discovering your next favorite California State Park experience can be overwhelming. Get the full comprehensive guide today.

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Activities Guide

Not sure which state parks to explore?

With so many things to do in the hundreds of state parks, it can be tough to choose which to visit! Don't worry, we'll help you get started. Get an insider’s “to do” list with suggestions from all of us at California State Parks Foundation, where we've been caring for our state parks for nearly 50 years.

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