State park
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is a state park in Merced County, California. Hours: 8:00 am to Sunset.
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area map
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: 8:00 am to Sunset.
- No, day use at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- Merced River nature trails Hiking and nature-study trails along more than a mile of river frontage
What to see
- Feature Merced River frontage 46.5-acre park on the Merced with fishing, wading, and kayaking
- Feature Hatfield SRA, please call Dos Rios at (209)596-9032 Day Use: Hatfield SRA, please call Dos Rios at (209)596-9032 Day Use: 8:00 a
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=556 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)