Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is a regional park and recreation area at Turlock Reservoir in Stanislaus County, central California, United States.California State Parks: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
Geography The park is in the San Joaquin Valley foothills at in elevation, on the south side of the Tuolumne River and along the north shore of Turlock Lake.Hipcamp.com: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area It is part of the California State Parks system.
It is located near La Grange, east of the city of Modesto, and east of U.S. Route 99 and Turlock.
The recreation area features Turlock Lake with its of shoreline and the surrounding foothill country leased from the Turlock Irrigation District in 1950.
Recreation
Recreation activities in the park include fishing, swimming, boating, and water skiing in Turlock Lake; picnicking; birdwatching; bicycling; hiking; and camping. There are also boat launch ramps. The day use areas are open from 8:00 AM to sunset.
The park offers visitors an example of the diverse variety of riparian zone native plants that once flourished alongside the rivers across the San Joaquin Valley.
There is a $12 day use fee to enter Turlock Lake State Recreation Area.
The campground is spread over , shaded by large trees along the Tuolumne River.Parks.ca.gov: Camping at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
See also
Nearby state parks Great Valley Grasslands State Park George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area McConnell State Recreation Area
References
External links Parks.ca.gov: official Turlock Lake State Recreation Area website Parks.ca.gov: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area Brochure — maps, history, and natural features The Four Rivers Association — funds and supports educational and resource projects and programs in San Joaquin Valley state parks