Outdoors
Outdoors near San Ramon
40 national forests, lakes, parks and campgrounds within reach, by activity.
Hiking
24 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, John Muir National Historic Site and more
Best: October–May
Camping
22 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) and more
Best: October–June
Fishing
24 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and more
Boating & paddling
23 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and more
Best: March–November
Biking
17 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge and more
Best: October–June
Picnic spots
11 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center and more
Best: February–November
Horseback riding
5 places · closest 16 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) and more
Best: October–June
Wildlife & birding
24 places · closest 17 mi
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, John Muir National Historic Site and more
Swimming
12 places · closest 27 mi
Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK), Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and more
Best: May–October
Closer to home
Places come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; distances are straight-line miles from downtown.