MODESTO RESERVOIR
At Modesto Reservoir, all vessels must undergo mussel inspection prior to launching. Inspections are conducted daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly, as launching is not permitted without a completed inspection. Boating hours remain open outside of inspection times.
PARK UPDATES
​NOTICE: Banding Requirements & Quarantine Procedures for all Vessels– Effective October 1st, 2025
Beginning Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 all vessels launching at Modesto & Woodward Reservoirs must adhere to updated banding and quarantine procedures to prevent the spread of invasive mussel species.
Inspection & Banding Requirements:
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Appointments are available at both Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 7 days a week.
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30-Day Yellow Bands and Daily Blue Bands will be available during these hours only.
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All boats must be Clean, Drained, and Dry to qualify for inspection and banding.
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A valid Quagga Mussel Stamp is required for each vessel.
To schedule an appointment please contact:
Modesto Reservoir (209) 874-9540
Woodward Reservoir (209)847-3304
Please plan accordingly and help protect our water bodies.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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PRESS RELEASE:
6/4/2025 Expanded Boat Inspection Hours Begin June 4 at Modesto Reservoir
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PRESS RELEASE: Boating Inspection Protocols in Place for Watercraft at Modesto Reservoir in Response to Golden Mussel Invasive Species​​​​
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Modesto Reservoir Regional Park is located at 18143 Reservoir Rd., a few miles from the town of Waterford, just off Highway 132. It offers over 3,200 acres of land and 2,800 acres of reservoir for recreation and camping.
PARK FEATURES
Campsites with full hookups
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Picnic shelters
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Restrooms
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Barbecues
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Picnic tables
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Archery range
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Radio control electric airplane field
BASIC CAMPSITES
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Additional Campsites Available
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All Basic Camping is first come first serve
FISHING
There is a great variety of natural wildlife in the area, and for those who love to fish, we often restock the fish population at the reservoir with traditional Rainbow Trout, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Bluegill. To preserve the reservoir’s water, no pets or gasoline containers are allowed at Modesto Reservoir.
LOCATION
18143 Reservoir Rd, Waterford, CA
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HOURS
Day Use: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily
Boat Ramp: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daily
FEE SCHEDULE
Day Use
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Vehicle: $20, Resident: $15
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Vessel: $16, Resident: $11
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Picnic Shelter Use Fee $100 per day + $10 reservation fee: $110
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Annual Pass - Vehicle: $140
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Annual Pass - Vessel: $110
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Camping (per night)
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Basic Campsite: $40, Resident $35
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General Campsite: $50, Resident $45
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RV/Trailer Hookup Campsite: $60, Resident $55
RECREATION
Tent Camping
RV/Trailer Camping
Boating
Kayaking
Swimming
Waterfowl Hunting
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*Swim and boat at your own risk, as water levels fluctuate.
RC Plane Flying
Archery
Bird Watching
WILDLIFE
For the animal lovers, there is a great variety of wildlife. Be on the look-out for squirrels, jackrabbits, cottontails, red-tail hawks, coyotes, raccoons, seagulls, burrowing owls, geese, ducks, blue herons, great white egrets, and so much more.
