Caswell
Memorial State Park (Ripon)
The park is located along the Stanislaus River near the town
of Ripon, California. The park's 258 acres protect a fine
example of the threatened and still declining riparian oak
woodland, which once flourished throughout California's Central
Valley.
Don
Pedro Lake (La Grange)
This very large lake in the lower foothills offers boating,
fishing, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and much more.
George
J. Hatfield State Recreation Area (Merced)
This park is in the San Joaquin valley and is surrounded by
the Merced River. The park has many trees and is home to various
wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking
are popular activities.
Great
Valley Grasslands State Park (Stevenson)
Several rare and endangered plant and animal species inhabit
the park, including alkali sacaton, a native bunch grass,
and the Delta button celery (Erynium racemosum) a state listed
endangered species found in the flood plain of the San Joaquin
River.
Lake
McClure & Lake McSwain (Merced)
There are five major recreation areas at Lakes McClure and
McSwain: Lake McSwain, McClure Point, Barrett Cove, Horseshoe
Bend and Bagby. They have an average elevation of 400 to 1,000
feet, and provide pine and oak woodland settings. All areas
offer swimming and sandy beaches.
McConnell
State Recreation Area (Merced)
The park is on the banks of the Merced River. Fishing is popular
for catfish, black bass and perch. There are over 70 acres
of picnic, camping and play areas.
Millerton
Lake State Recreation Area (Fresno)
With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA
offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills
surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife
in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer,
badgers and bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park
has special boat tours to view the bald eagles.
San
Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area (Los Banos)
Nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley
near historic Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation
Area is noted for boating, board sailing, camping, and picnicking.
But it’s anglers who find the unit’s three lakes
most inviting.
Turlock
Lake State Recreation Area (Turlock)
Open all year and featuring camping, picnicking, fishing,
swimming, boating, water skiing, and clean country air, the
area offers visitors an opportunity to see the wonderful variety
of native plant life that once flourished alongside the rivers
of the San Joaquin Valley.
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