Lakes/Rivers in central valley

Lakes/Rivers in central valley

Lakes/Rivers near Central Valley

Featured lakes/rivers

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area

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,…

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Hampton Inn & Suites Lodi

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…

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Huntington Lake

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…

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Black Butte Lake

Orland

Black Butte Lake was formed in 1963 upon the completion of Black Butte Dam. Located on Stony Creek west of…

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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…

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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…

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Kern River Canyon

Kernville

Kern River Canyon is a canyon in Kern County, California. It is located east of Bakersfield, and connects the San…

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Lake Natoma

Sacramento

Lake Natoma, part of Folsom State Recreation Area, is the site of many rowing, sailing, sculling and outrigger canoe regattas…

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Paradise Beach

Sacramento

Paradise Beach is located near California State University, Sacramento, on an oxbow bend in the river which creates a cove…

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Rossmoor Bar

Sacramento

​Rossmoor Bar is a peninsula, bordered on three sides by the American River. Located in Rancho Cordova, this park provides…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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