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# Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Stanislaus · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Closure noticeAccess & reservations

### Turlock Lake State Recreation Area: Turlock Lake visitor reopening

Park-specific information

- [Turlock Lake visitor reopening](https://caparks.org/parks/turlock-lake-state-recreation-area)

The source describes planned improvements and a possible reopening as early as summer 2027. The hours panel still lists a temporary closure; the future plan does not establish current public access.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=555)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(559) 822-2332](tel:5598222332)

**Hours**: Temporarily Closed

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=555)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.62652&lon=-120.59552)

## About Turlock Lake State Recreation Area

Turlock Lake State Recreation Area is listed in official public-land records for Stanislaus, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Surfing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/surfing)Tent CampingHike-and-Bike CampsitesRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailableWheelchair AccessibleBoat RampsPicnic AreasInterpretive ExhibitsBeach AreaNature & Wildlife ViewingWindsurfing/Surfing

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=555)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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[Tuolumne

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Picnicking · Interpretive programs](https://caparks.org/parks/railtown-1897-state-historic-park)

[Merced

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Boating · Fishing](https://caparks.org/parks/great-valley-grasslands-state-park)