TURLOCK LAKE STATE REC AREA

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Turlock Lake State Rec Area


April 19, 2024

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is an idyllic camping destination located in Stanislaus County, California, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding greenery. The campground is nestled in a quiet, natural setting with plenty of nearby points of interest to explore. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking in the surrounding area.

The campground offers a range of amenities, including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and fire pits. There are 66 campsites available, with both reservation and first-come-first-serve options available.

One interesting fact about the area is that the lake was created by the construction of the Turlock Dam, which was completed in 1955.

The best time of year to visit Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is in the spring and fall when temperatures are milder. The average temperature in the spring months of March to May is around 70°F, while in the fall months of September to November, the temperature averages around 75°F.

Overall, Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is a beautiful and relaxing camping destination that offers a range of activities and amenities for visitors to enjoy.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Angels Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout

New Hogan Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

New Melones Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Tulloch Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout

Don Pedro Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

BIG GRIZZLY CANYON TO OXBOW RESERVOIR
North Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 2, T9N, R18E TO CONFLUENCE WITH MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 7, T11N, R18E TO BLAIR BRIDGE
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
HELL HOLE DAM TO ELLICOTTS BRIDGE
North Fork American Watershed, California
ELLICOTS BRIDGE TO BIG GRIZZLY CANYON
North Fork American Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH VAN HORN CREEK TO COSUMNES MINE ROAD
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO 1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50
South Fork American Watershed, California
1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO AVALANCHE LAKE
South Fork American Watershed, California
SOUTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER
South Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SOUTH OF UPPER TRUCKEE ROAD (SEC LINE BETWEEN 17/20 INTERCEPTS RIVER AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARY)
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California

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