Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

About Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Twenty-six miles of shoreline between the Tuolumne River to the north and Turlock Lake to the south. Built for water-based recreation, with campsites among the oaks.

Things to do

• 🏊 Swimming
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚿 Restrooms & Showers
• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

Camping options

• Tent camping
• RV access
• Hike-and-bike campsites

Hours

Hours as published by California State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Water shoes
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides

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Nearby state parks

• McConnell State Recreation Area
• Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
• Great Valley Grasslands State Park
• George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
• Columbia State Historic Park
• Caswell Memorial State Park