MODESTO RESERVOIR
PARK UPDATES & INFO
To preserve the reservoir’s water, NO PETS or gasoline containers are allowed at Modesto Reservoir.
Mussel Dog Update - Mussel Dogs last day on-site will be Sunday, September 13th. Effective Monday, September 14th, all boats must follow 30-day quarantine/banding procedures when entering the reservoir. Please see below for details.
Banding & 30-day Quarantine Procedure: All vessels (including Jet skis) launching at Modesto (and Woodward) Reservoir must adhere to updated banding and quarantine procedures to prevent the spread of invasive mussel species.
Inspection & Banding Requirements - By Appointment Only
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Appointments are available at both Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tues-Thurs
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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 call:
Modesto Reservoir (209) 874-9540
Woodward Reservoir (209) 847-3304
Motorized Vessel (includes Jet skis) inspections/banding and 30-day quarantine at Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs are currently available by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please plan accordingly and help protect our water bodies - thank you for your cooperation!
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
LOCATION
18143 Reservoir Rd, Waterford, CA
(209) 874-9540
HOURS
Day Use: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily
Boat Ramp: 6 a.m. – 4:30 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
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
*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.
