Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
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Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is a regional park and recreation area at Turlock Reservoir in Stanislaus County, central California, United States.[http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=555 California State Parks: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area]
Geography
The park is in the San Joaquin Valley foothills at {{convert|250|ft|m}} in elevation, on the south side of the Tuolumne River and along the north shore of Turlock Lake.[https://www.hipcamp.com/california/turlock-lake Hipcamp.com: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area] It is part of the California State Parks system.
It is located near La Grange, {{convert|25|mi|km}} east of the city of Modesto, and east of U.S. Route 99 and Turlock.
The recreation area features Turlock Lake with its {{convert|26|mi|km}} 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 {{convert|66|acres}}, shaded by large trees along the Tuolumne River.[http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/555/files/turlocklakecampgroundmap.pdf Parks.ca.gov: Camping at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area]
See also
- {{C|Parks in the San Joaquin Valley}}
- {{C|California State Recreation Areas}}
;Nearby state parks
References
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External links
- [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=555 Parks.ca.gov: official Turlock Lake State Recreation Area website]
- [http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/555/files/TurlockBrochure1.pdf Parks.ca.gov: Turlock Lake State Recreation Area Brochure] — maps, history, and natural features
- [http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24194 The Four Rivers Association] — funds and supports educational and resource projects and programs in San Joaquin Valley state parks
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Category:California State Recreation Areas
Category:Parks in Stanislaus County, California
Category:Parks in the San Joaquin Valley
Category:Reservoirs in Stanislaus County, California
Category:Campgrounds in California
Category:Protected areas established in 1950
Category:1950 establishments in California
Category:Reservoirs in California
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