• USDA Forest Service
• Near Long Barn, California
• 42 miles point-to-point

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Lakeshore, California
• 44 miles point-to-point

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Bishop, California
• 71 miles point-to-point

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Kyburz, California
• 76 miles point-to-point

• National Park Service
• Near Three Rivers, California
• 95 miles point-to-point

Huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees exemplify the diversity of landscapes, life, and beauty here. Explore these pages...

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Raymond, California
• 50 miles point-to-point

Just one hour north of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Rolling oak-covered hills provide a scenic and restful setting for fishing, boating, and hiking.

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Madera, California
• 54 miles point-to-point

Less than an hour drive northeast of Fresno in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada enroute to Yosemite National Park. Lake activities include water skiing, fishing, swimming,...

• Bureau of Reclamation
• Near Angels Camp, California
• 55 miles point-to-point

New Melones Dam and Reservoir are part of the Central Valley Project - New Melones Unit operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. Located 60 miles upstream on the Stanislaus...

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Sparks, Nevada
• 116 miles point-to-point

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• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Oakdale, California
• 70 miles point-to-point

Just a few minutes NE of Modesto in the Central Valley. Here, a serene series of small parks are located along the Stanislaus River, providing exciting fishing, rafting, and...

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Sanger, California
• 72 miles point-to-point

Less than an hour east of Fresno in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests. The scenic and rugged Kings River Canyon is the location of this beautiful park where fishing,...

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Valley Springs, California
• 72 miles point-to-point

Less than an hour east of Stockton near the historic gold rush towns of the California Mother Lode. This scenic setting in the Sierra Nevada foothills boasts exciting fishing,...

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Truckee, California
• 122 miles point-to-point

• USDA Forest Service
• Near South Lake Tahoe, California
• 78 miles point-to-point

Follow the slideshow links for information on camping reservations, beaches and picnic areas, Desolation Wilderness permits, Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site,...

• National Park Service
• Near Paicines, California
• 130 miles point-to-point

Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have formed a...

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Kernville, California
• 142 miles point-to-point

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Lemon Cove, California
• 104 miles point-to-point

One hour SE of Fresno in the rugged foothills of the Sierra Nevada. High mountains provide an exciting background for fishing and boating at this popular park, located on the...

• US Army Corps of Engineers
• Near Truckee, California
• 107 miles point-to-point

Located close to Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Reno, Martis has a beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten path. The Martis Creek area features hiking, biking,...

• USDA Forest Service
• Near Quincy, California
• 162 miles point-to-point