WOODWARD RESERVOIR
Effective March 30, 2026 - SSJID has announced all body-to-water contact restrictions have been lifted.
PARK UPDATES
NOTICE: All vessels launching at Modesto & Woodward Reservoirs must adhere to updated banding and quarantine procedures to prevent the spread of invasive mussel species.
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.
To schedule an appointment, please call:
Modesto Reservoir (209) 874-9540
Woodward Reservoir (209) 847-3304
Inspection & Banding Requirements:
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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.
Please plan accordingly and help protect our water bodies.
Thank you for your cooperation!
For more information, please read HERE.
Woodward Reservoir Regional Park is located at 14528 26-Mile Rd., a few miles north of Oakdale off Highway 120. It offers over 3,700 acres of land and 2,900 acres of reservoir for recreation and camping.
PARK FEATURES
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Campsites
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Concessions
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Restrooms
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Picnic shelters
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Barbecues
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Picnic tables
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Go Cart Track
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3 Boat launches
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Fish cleaning station
HOOKUP CAMPSITES
BASIC CAMPSITES
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Additional Campsites Available
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All Basic Camping is first come first serve
LOCATION
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
Fireworks Celebration
Tent Camping
RV/Trailer Camping
Boating
Water Skiing
Jet Skiing
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Waterfowl Hunting
*Swim and boat at your own risk, as water levels fluctuate.
RC Plane Flying
Dog Friendly
Horseback Riding
