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