Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground is a popular camping destination where visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, and picnicking. The park also includes an archery range and an electric radio-controlled glider airfield.

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground is 20 miles east of Modesto near the town of Waterford. The 2,800 surface acres of the reservoir are surrounded by 3,200 acres of park land.

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground features 134 campsites with full hook-ups for RVs and trailers. In addition, they have 36 sites designated for tents. A large number of campsites may be reserved, while others are available first-come, first-served.

Campsites are arranged into four loops, A-D. The A and B Loops have full hook-ups. C Loop has electric and water hook-ups only. The D Loop, known as Shady Point, has no hook-ups and is not recommended for RVs and trailers. The park includes one Group Campsite.

In order to preserve the quality of the water, no pets, animals, or fuel containers are permitted at the park.

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Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground Basics
Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground Location:	18143 Reservoir Rd, Waterford, CA. From Highway 99 at Modesto, go east on Highway 132.
Elevation:	200 feet
Mileage from gateway city:	Modesto - 20 miles Turlock - 22 miles
Number of Sites:	170
Open - Closed:	Open year-round Limited sites open from mid-October through mid-May
Max. People per Site:	8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	Fee includes 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. ($30 fee per night for an additional vehicle)
Pets:	No pets are permitted in the park.
Operated by :	Stanislaus County Parks & Recreation
Information:	(209) 874-9540

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground Reservations
Reservations available	Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground reservations are available year-round.
Booking Window:	Reservations taken from 3 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival.
Maximum RV/trailer Length:	36 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites:	#A16, A25, B12, and D31
Fees:	Stanislaus County resident - $55 per night Non-resident - $60 $5 more over holiday periods Plus $8 reservation fee
Campground Map:	Modesto Reservoir Campground Map
Online Reservations:	Modesto Reservoir Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in at 4:00 PM, Check-out at 2:00 PM

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, fire ring with grill, food lockers, partial and full hook-ups available
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers:	Yes
Dump station:	Yes
Attractions near Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground:	Take advantage of the two boat ramps. Enjoy water skiing, jet skiing, boating, and fishing on the lake. Test your aim at the Archery Range open to the public and maintained by the Yahi Bowmen. Fly your electric radio-controlled airplane at the airfield. Fish for rainbow trout, red-ear sunfish, largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Group Camp

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Group Campsite

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park includes a group campsite near the main campground loops which can accommodate up to 30 people for tent camping.
Fee: $90 per night

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Reviews from Previous Campers

2024

Peaceful camping in undeveloped areas.

Lake is beautiful, but noisy campers even after midnight.

Too many spiders.

Bathrooms were clean and nice.

Central Valley
Attractions and Activities

California's Central Valley abounds with recreation opportunities. Campers at Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground will find many wonderful things to do in the area.

Take the family to Boomers in Modesto for bumper cars, miniature golf, go karts, bumper boats and a rock wall.
Head over to nearby Turlock Lake State Recreation Area.
Explore the nearby San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge.
Visit River Bluff Regional Park with sports fields, a basketball court, volleyball, and a playground.
Browse through the Antique Warehouse in Salida.
Drop in at the Ripon Skatepark, 1300 Hughes Lane in Ripon.
Tour the McHenry Mansion in Modesto.
Visit the Applegate Park Zoo in Merced.
Explore the Merced National Wildlife Refuge.
Tour the Castle Air Museum near Merced.
Head to the Lake McSwain Recreational Area and the McClure Point Recreational Area at Lake McClure.
Take the kids to Rockin' Jump Merced with trampolines, dodgeball, slam dunk zone, and a climbing wall.
Lose yourself at the Bass Pro Shop in Manteca.
Visit the Delicato Wine Tasting room in Manteca.
Play 18 holes of golf at the Creekside Golf Course in Manteca.

Key Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground Regulations

Help prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
To help preserved the quality of the reservoir's water, no pets are allowed at Modesto Reservoir.
No fuel containers are allowed at the reservoir.
Campfires may not be left unattended.

Modesto Reservoir Regional Park Campground

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