Middletown - Recreation

Central Park and Dry Creek Park are county parks with facilities for hiking, picnicking and horseback riding (if you bring your horse with you). Middletown also has a Tennis Court and Swimming Pool with Lifeguards on duty downtown at the corner of Barnes and Wardlaw Streets.
(707) 263-2295

Other recreation available in the Middletown area includes a nearby state park, a state forest, a hot springs resort, an 18-hole and two 9-hole (near Cobb) golf courses in addition to casino style gambling and a video game arcade. Bicyclists have 4 designated loops detailed in a map and guide available from the Lake County Visitor Information Center.

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park: On Highway 29 south of Middletown, just at the top of the St. Helena Grade is Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. He once had a cabin on the Park grounds to "get away from it all". In addition to picnicking, there are many hiking trails available to climb St. Helena Mountain or the Palisades overlooking Calistoga and the Napa Valley.
(707) 942-4575
Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest: Carpeting a mountain ridge 10 miles northwest of Middletown off Highway 175 at Forestry Road, is the Boggs Mountain State Recreation Area. It has 3,453 acres of woodland and 14 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. Boggs Mountain has an elevation of about 3,000 feet and there are 18 campsites with pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
(707) 928-4378
Crazy Creek Gliders & Skydivers: Crazy Creek is located at the Middletown Gliderport nestled in the eastern foothills of the Mayacamus Mountains about 3 miles north of Middletown on highway 29. Activities include Skydiving, Tandem Skydiving, Accelerated FreeFall, Glider Rides, and a Glider Flight School.
(707) 987-9112
Backyard Garden Oasis - A Bed and Breakfast Inn: Nestled in the Collayomi Valley, on St Helena Creek, minutes from Calistoga and Middletown, are three new cottages with king sized beds, TV, VCR, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, refrigerators. A breakfast of fresh squeezed orange juice, fresh baked pastries and coffee is provided. Fresh fruits and vegetables from our organic garden are seasonally available. Relax in a hot tub under the milky way! Certified massage can be easily arranged.
(707) 987-0505
Big Canyon Inn: The Big Canyon Inn bed and breakfast is a secluded and peaceful home on a hilly 12 acres of pines and oaks beneath Cobb Mountain. The Big Canyon Inn offers its guests local beauty and recreational activities including rock hounding for Lake County "diamonds". 13 miles from Middletown at 11750 Big Canyon Road.
(707) 928-5631
Harbin Hot Springs: Harbin Hot Springs is a non-profit Retreat and Workshop Center located just 4 miles outside of Middletown. Restored to its turn-of-the century charm, Harbin's facilities include natural hot, warm and cold spring pools, clothing-optional sunbathing, vegetarian restaurant, cafes, general store, bookstore, 1160 acres of trails, plus conference facilities for groups up to 400. Certified massage and Watsu practitioners available. Yoga classes and free events daily. Cabins, rooms, dorms, camping and day visits.
(707) 987-2477.
Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course: Just 5 miles north of Middletown on Highway 29 is the Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course. It has 18 holes of Championship Golf and a full-service Pro Shop, Driving Range, Restaurant and Lounge.
(800) 987-3035
Hoberg-Forest Lake Golf Course: The Hoberg-Forest Lake Golf Course is a 9 hole course, 8 miles northwest of Middletown on Highway 175 and Golf Road. There is a Restaurant and Lounge. Lessons are available by appointment.
(707) 928-5276
Old Stone House Museum: Also at the southern end of Hidden Valley is the Old Stone House Museum originally built in 1854. It is a California Historical Landmark and the Stone House Historical Society welcomes visitors. Call for an appointment.
(707) 987-3138
Twin Pine Casino: Twin Pine Casino is Lake County's newest casino, located just off Highway 29 a few miles south of Middletown. It is open 24 hours and features many special events.
(707) 987-0197

Recreation in

The Middletown Area