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NEWS & UPDATES

NOTICE: Banding Requirements & Quarantine Procedures for all Vessels

Effective 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:

  1. Appointments are available at both Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 7 days a week.

  2. 30-Day Yellow Bands and Daily Blue Bands will be available during these hours only.

  3. All boats must be Clean, Drained, and Dry to qualify for inspection and banding.

  4. 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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Effective September 2, 2025, swimming, wading, and other body-to-water contact activities will be prohibited at Woodward Reservoir. This restriction is in partnership with SSJID to meet water quality regulations. We will provide notice once the restriction has been lifted.

PRESS RELEASE:​

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6/4/2025 Expanded Boat Inspection Hours Begin June 4 at Modesto Reservoir

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5/30/25 Stanislaus County Parks and Recreation Updates Boating Schedule and Inspection Procedures at Modesto Reservoir​

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Woodward and Modesto Reservoirs Win
Best in Modesto had over 2,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 247 categories. The Modesto Bee Readers voted Woodward Reservoir (GOLD) and Modesto Reservoir (SILVER) for best RV Park & Campground. 


 

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Kiwanis Youth Camp Closed
Kiwanis Youth Camp is closed until further notice. 

 

Water Treatment Plant is Offline at Frank Raines Park Pending Repairs 

Due to flood damage from recent storms the water treatment plant at Frank Raines Park is offline pending repairs. The date of repairs and anticipated return to service of the water plant is unknown at this time. If you have a reservation while this message is posted you most likely will not have water service during your stay. We will update with additional info as it becomes available.

WE ARE STANISLAUS

Our goal is to continue park improvements that maximize use of open space and engage the community in creative forms of exercise in the out-of-doors for added health benefits, while upgrading our parks ADA and safety standards to meet the needs of a diverse and growing community.

Connect with our parks on Instagram @stancountyparks. Use the hashtag #ThinkOutsideTheHouse and we might feature your photos on our social media pages!

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