CWCountyWikiIndependent guide to local services
California directory
Stanislaus, California · County government

Stanislaus County parks information

Published park, recreation and specifically named facility information. County referrals do not imply county operation, full-system coverage or reservation eligibility.[1]

Source checked October 26, 2026[1]
Go to the official website (opens in a new tab)
Website address
www.stancounty.com

Opens this office’s own website. CountyWiki does not process applications, take payments or provide personal records.

Contact details & office locations ↓
Published parks information and exact provider referrals. County navigation does not establish ownership of every park or eligibility for every facility.Stanislaus park information; named facilities and operators only [1]

Online services & information

Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.

Official parks and recreation information (opens in a new tab)[1]Official instructions

Published parks information and exact provider referrals. County navigation does not establish ownership of every park or eligibility for every facility.

Before you start

Availability · Published regional camping reservation horizon; does not revive ended Woodward operation
secure your spot up to six months in advance! [4]
Availability · Modesto Reservoir visitor restriction
No Pets Or Gas Cans Allowed [5]
Availability · Modesto Reservoir boat inspections
Vessel inspections are mandatory. Please call or check our website for inspection hours. [6]
Availability · Ended county operation at Woodward; county's older inventory/2017 notice are not current Woodward operations
Stanislaus County will no longer provide recreational operations at Woodward Reservoir, following SSJID’s voluntary early termination of the license agreement, effective October 15, 2026. [7]

Effective October 15, 2026

Adventure Starts Here – Reserve 6 Months in Advance (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

Published reservation or permit referral. Availability, seasonal opening, facility rules and final charges must be confirmed with the operator; online submission was not tested.

Reservations (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

Published reservation or permit referral. Availability, seasonal opening, facility rules and final charges must be confirmed with the operator; online submission was not tested.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked1 source page · 7 citations

Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.

  1. [1] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official parks or facility page; exact named identity, referral or published condition
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    Stanislaus County Department of Parks and Recreation acquires, develops, and maintains recreation areas serving every segment of society, including the disabled and the economically disadvantaged, in ways that will provide the best possible experience for people to enjoy the outdoors at the most reasonable cost.
  2. [2] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official parks or facility page; exact named identity, referral or published condition
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    Adventure Starts Here – Reserve 6 Months in Advance
  3. [3] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official parks or facility page; exact named identity, referral or published condition
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    Reservations
  4. [4] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    secure your spot up to six months in advance!
  5. [5] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    No Pets Or Gas Cans Allowed
  6. [6] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    Vessel inspections are mandatory. Please call or check our website for inspection hours.
  7. [7] Stanislaus Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)

    Stanislaus official referral · Official park/provider page; exact named facility, operator/referral, reservation condition, contact or fee row
    Source reviewed October 26, 2026

    View supporting excerpt
    Stanislaus County will no longer provide recreational operations at Woodward Reservoir, following SSJID’s voluntary early termination of the license agreement, effective October 15, 2026.
Report an error on this page →