State park

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area is a state park in Fresno County, California. Hours: Summer Hours (Apr-Sept): 6AM-10PM Spring/Fall Hours (Oct & Mar): 6AM-7PM Winter Hours (Nov-Feb): 6AM-6PM.

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
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Millerton Lake State Recreation Area map

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Summer Hours (Apr-Sept): 6AM-10PM Spring/Fall Hours (Oct & Mar): 6AM-7PM Winter Hours (Nov-Feb): 6AM-6PM.
No, day use at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area

Millerton Lake State Recreation Area has 3 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Buzzard's Roost Trail (strenuous) Hiking-only north-shore trail with lake views
  • Blue Oak Trail (2 mi one way, easy) Level south-shore hike to Winchell Cove
  • Fort Miller Interpretive Trail (0.25 mi loop, easy) Quarter-mile interpretive trail with markers
  • South Finegold River Canyon Trail (11 mi one way, moderate) Follows the river canyon from South Finegold

What to see

  • Feature Millerton Lake Shoreline Over 40 miles of shoreline for watersports and hiking access
  • Overlook Buzzard's Roost Overlook North-shore trail viewpoint over the reservoir