| Part of living in Northern California means actively | | | | meetings, weddings and private parties. |
| preserving the natural beauty of the land, and Napa | | | | The Bale Grist Mill State Park in St. Helena and the |
| County is no exception. Teaming with robust | | | | Bothe Napa Valley State Park in Calistoga are |
| agricultural and viticultural lands, home to many | | | | connected state parks that feature a real working |
| endangered species, and full of natural wonders, the | | | | historical mill and a Native American plant garden. |
| terrain of Napa County is both diverse and functional. | | | | However, this is only the beginning of things to do in |
| Like most of Northern California, the climate is also | | | | this protected wilderness. This State Park |
| temperate, which makes the area in and around Napa | | | | encompasses nearly 2,000 acre of land and includes |
| County an enjoyable place to explore throughout the | | | | fifty camping sites where visitors can sleep among the |
| year. The natural beauty of Napa County has been | | | | famous giant red woods of Northern California. |
| preserved by zoning laws and the State Park system | | | | The Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is the |
| to provide incredible places to hike, bike, horse ride, | | | | gateway to Mt. St. Helena, the county's only mountain. |
| boat, and sightsee. Napa County maintains wildlife | | | | There is a monument to the author, who used the |
| refuges, designated agricultural lands, lakes, rivers, and | | | | mountain as a backdrop for several of his books and |
| state and local parks so that everyone who goes | | | | also a rustic hiking trail that goes to the top of the |
| there can easily appreciate the distinctive landscapes | | | | mountain. Here, you can see the geyser country of |
| of this beautiful region. | | | | Calistoga, where the California version of "Old Faithful" |
| The State Park System provides the most outdoor | | | | is located. |
| recreation, with the city parks providing towns with | | | | For fishing enthusiasts, Lake Berryessa is one of the |
| localized recreation. The Skyline Wilderness Park, | | | | largest manmade lakes in California. Located in the |
| located in Napa County, is 850 acres of wilderness | | | | eastern part of Napa County, this lake is stocked with |
| where visitors can enjoy picnics, horseback riding, | | | | bass rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, crappie, and |
| hiking, and camping. There are also buildings for | | | | catfish. A variety of facilities include a four lane boat |
| meetings and events. Kennedy Park is 350 acres of | | | | launch ramp, tackle shop, fifty three shaded waterfront |
| land situated along the Napa River and offers sports, | | | | RV hookups, wooded campgrounds, picnic areas, |
| boat launching, and the public 18-hole Napa Golf | | | | restaurant, convenience store, fuel dock, jet ski rentals, |
| Course. There are also picnic areas and facilities for | | | | and boat rentals. |