Aerial view of Antioch and the San Joaquin River Delta

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Biking and mountain biking near Antioch

Trails and recreation areas near Antioch open to biking and mountain biking.

16places to ride
3 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
October–Maybest months

Good to know: Wilderness areas are closed to bikes; check each area’s trail rules and yield to hikers and horses.

Closest picks

1

Contra Loma Reservoir

3 mi south · Bureau of Reclamation

Contra Loma Dam and reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - Delta Division and offers recreational opportunities for the East Bay area near San Francisco.

2

Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)

36 mi west · National Park Service

Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of America's great West Coast cities.

3

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

36 mi southwest · Fish and Wildlife Service

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in a vast cultural and natural landscape.

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Within 30 miles (1)

3 mi south · Bureau of Reclamation

Contra Loma Reservoir

Contra Loma Dam and reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - Delta Division and offers recreational opportunities for the East Bay area near San Francisco.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnicking
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Water sports

30 to 75 miles (15)

36 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)

Aquatic Park Cove is a vibrantly urban harbor that mimics a natural anchorage and is located on the Pacific shores of one of America's great West Coast cities.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback riding

36 mi southwest · Fish and Wildlife Service

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located in a vast cultural and natural landscape.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Nature education
  • Photography
  • Ranger programs

36 mi north · Bureau of Reclamation

Lake Solano

Lake Solano Park, Solano Project , is located at the base of coastal foothills at the western edge of the Sacramento Valley and offers an array of recreational opportunities.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Nature education
  • Picnicking
  • Ranger programs

39 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Kirby Cove Campground

Kirby Cove is located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge at historic Battery Kirby. Visitors are awarded breathtaking views of San Francisco, its famous Golden Gate Bridge, and the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California.

  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Mountain Biking
  • Picnicking
  • Water Access

39 mi northwest · Bureau of Reclamation

Lake Berryessa

Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs, east of the Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa offers year-round recreation opportunities.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback riding
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Fs Owned

39 mi west · Presidio Trust · Campground

Rob Hill Group Campground

As San Francisco's only group campground, Rob Hill offers a national park camping experience just minutes from the city.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • History

41 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Bicentennial Campground

Bicentennial Campground is in an ideal location in the Marin Headlands surrounded by a grove of cypress trees. The campground is a great location for those wanting to camp near the city.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • History
  • Mountain Biking

42 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Haypress Campground

Haypress Campground is nestled within the coastal scrub of Tennessee Valley, near Mill Valley. The hike to this campground is 1 mile from the Tennessee Valley Trail head parking lot, which means car or RV camping is not allowed.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife viewing

44 mi west · National Park Service

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback riding
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife viewing

52 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

Coyote Point

Coyote Point sits along New Hogan Lake in the brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
  • Water Access

54 mi northeast · Bureau of Reclamation

Folsom S. Canal Rec. Trail

The 69 mile long Folsom South Canal originates at Nimbus Dam on the American River in Sacramento County and extends southward, paralleling and to the east of State Highway 99 through San Joaquin County.

  • Biking
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding

54 mi west · National Park Service · Campground

Point Reyes National Seashore Campground

Point Reyes National Seashore offers four backcountry hike in campgrounds and thirteen boat in campsites along Tomales Bay. Note: For reservation purposes, our campgrounds are organized under the "loop" column of the reservation grid.

  • Backpacking
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horse Camping

55 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

Observation Point Picnic Shelter (Ca)

New Hogan Dam and Lake is located in the oak- and brush-covered foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The 4,400 acre lake was created in 1964 with the completion of New Hogan Dam.

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Swimming

69 mi east · Bureau of Reclamation · Campground

Glory Hole Recreation Area

Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking

71 mi east · Bureau of Reclamation · Campground

Tuttletown Recreation Area

Tuttletown Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River.

  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet Skiing
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking

Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Antioch. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.

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Questions

Where is the closest place for biking near Antioch?

Contra Loma Reservoir (Bureau of Reclamation), about 3 miles south of Antioch as the crow flies. Next are Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) (36 mi) and Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (36 mi).

When is the best time for biking near Antioch?

Based on Antioch’s average highs, October–May. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.

Who manages these places?

Federal agencies including Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.

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