Lakes/Rivers near Central Valley
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Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Folsom
Located at the base of the Sierra foothills, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area offers opportunities for hiking, biking, running, camping,…
Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi
Lodi
The Hampton Inn and Suites Lodi offers a comfortable and convenient base in the heart of Lodi’s wine country. You’ll…
Huntington Lake
Lakeshore
Huntington Lake is a popular summer and winter recreation area. This beautiful high sierra lake provides wonderful opportunities for camping,…
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American River Bend Park
Sacramento
American River Bend Park is one of Sacramento’s oldest county parks. A long central road paralleling the river links you…
Black Butte Lake
Orland
Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 upon the completion of Black Butte Dam. Located on Stony Creek west of…
Don Pedro Lake
La Grange
Don Pedro Lake is a recreational gem in the Sierra Nevada foothills of the Stanislaus National Forest located near the communities of…
Indian Pools
Big Creek
Indian Pools, located along Big Creek in Fresno County’s Central Valley, offers a refreshing escape for both humans and their…
Kern River Canyon
Kernville
Kern River Canyon is a canyon in Kern County, California. It is located east of Bakersfield, and connects the San…
Lake Natoma
Sacramento
Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing, sculling and outrigger canoe regattas…
Paradise Beach
Sacramento
Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on an oxbow bend in the river which creates a cove…
Rossmoor Bar
Sacramento
Rossmoor Bar is a peninsula, bordered on three sides by the American River. Located in Rancho Cordova, this park provides…
Smittle Creek Trail
Woodland
The Smittle Creek Trail in Woodland, Yolo County, is a delightful 2.6-mile path that offers a leisurely stroll along the…
Sutter’s Landing Park
Sacramento
Sutter's Landing Park in Sacramento is a 166.83 acre park with multi-use trails, basketball and bocce ball courts, and a…
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
Sacramento
On Interstate 80 at the Yolo Causeway between Davis and Sacramento, you will see signs identifying the dog-friendly Vic Fazio…