Environment and Natural Resources
PARKS AND CONSERVANCIES
CALIFORNIA STATE PARK SYSTEM
Overview of California State Parks
|
Units |
|
|
State Park |
89 |
|
State Beach |
62 |
|
State Historic Park |
52 |
|
State Recreation Area |
33 |
|
State Nature Reserve |
16 |
|
Other |
27 |
|
Total |
279 |
|
Visitors |
|
|
Day use |
74.5 million |
|
Camping |
6.5 million |
|
Assets |
|
|
Acreage |
1.7 million |
|
Campsites |
15,186 |
|
Miles of coastline |
343 |
|
Miles of lake and river frontage |
989 |
|
Miles of trails |
6,362 |
|
Recorded historic buildings |
3,375 |
|
Archeological sites |
10,271 |
|
Archeological specimens |
2.5 million |
|
Museum objects |
1.2 million |
|
Finances |
|
|
Park-generated revenue |
186 million |
|
Operating costs |
559 million |
Last Updated: January 2022