State park

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is a state park in Stanislaus County, California, 25 miles from Modesto. Hours: Temporarily Closed.

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
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Turlock Lake State Recreation Area map

Turlock 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

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Temporarily Closed.
No, day use at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is 25 miles from Modesto. It is 25 miles from Modesto.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area.

Before you go

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is 25 miles from Modesto. It is 25 miles from Modesto.

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

Camping at Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area has 6 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Beach
  • Feature Boat Launch
  • Feature From Modesto take Highway 132 East 14 miles to Waterford From Modesto take Highway 132 East 14 miles to Waterford