Established Camping
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 3 Alerts are In Effect
There are 3 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Attention Alert and Important Information: Discount Pass must be presented at the time of check in. Your DMV Disabled Placard/License Plate does not automatically give you a discount on your campsite. You will need to obtain a CA State park-issued Disabled Discount Pass (DDP) or Distinguished Veterans Pass (DVP). Kiosk in the campground is closed; please check with the Camp Host or use the Iron Ranger. Fees include entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer, additional vehicles will be charged per night at the park. Although your site may hold 2 or more vehicles, your reservation only covers 1 vehicle (except for group or specialty sites).
Due to fluctuating water levels, the dock may be unusable and boat launching will be at the discretion of the vessel___s owner.
The Turlock Lake SRA Day Use is now open. Due to low water levels boat launching will be at the discretion of the vessel___s owner. COVID-19 guidelines are posted through the park for your review. We now accept Debit & Credit cards which are preferred but cash will also be accepted. Please do not park along the roadway. The Tuolumne River Campground and boat launch remain closed until further notice. Only authorized personnel and vehicles are permitted to enter. The Turlock Lake Stanislaus County Fishing Access will open as well.
About
State Park
Campground (sites 1-66)
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Abandoned
It is completely empty you can still go there it’s quite no bathrooms but you do have water due to the lake.. no drinking water..
Great hidden local gem
The campgrounds are nicely positioned with plenty of space for individuals or families. Adequate parking and tent area. Best feature (besides the fact its only 20 min from our home) are the sites the run along the river. We hung out in the river all day located about 60ft from our campsite. My favorite time is during the late hours of the evening when things quiet down and falling asleep to the sounds of crickets and the river flowing by....
Another great local spot
Located across the street from the lake: THERE ARE NO CAMPGROUNDS ON THE LAKE. The campgrounds are located across the street next to the banks of the tuolumne river. Very shady campgrounds with big oak trees providing shade throughout the day and night. Relatively small area but great for big groups and hardly full of campers. Great in late summer or early fall to escape the heat. Has water & electricital hook ups and fire rings and every camp site.
Location
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is located in California
Directions
Located about 25 miles east of Modesto on the south side of the Tuolumne River. From Modesto take Highway 132 East 14 miles to Waterford; in Waterford turn right on Hickman Road (county road J-9) and drive 1 mile to Lake Road. Turn left on Lake Road and drive 10 miles to Turlock Lake SRA.
Address
22600 Lake Road
La Grange, CA 95329
Coordinates
37.630566 N
120.580446 W