| Lakes & Reservoirs |
| | Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area | | Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is located in the northernmost part of the San Joaquin Valley, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especially fishing and windsurfing. | |
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| | San Luis Reservoir | | San Luis Reservoir is a beautiful lake not too distant from San Francisco with an abundance of recreational activities. | |
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| | Turlock Lake | | Turlock Lake is located southeast of San Francisco at an elevation of 200 feet. This lake is fantastic for spending the day "submerged" in recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and wading. | |
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| Rivers & Streams |
| | Calaveras Big Trees State Park | | Calaveras Big Trees State Park contains two protected groves of giant sequoias in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The park also has some great campgrounds and picnic areas, as well as an opportunity for trout fishing and a dip in the Stanislaus River. | |
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| | Caswell Memorial State Park | | Caswell Memorial State Park preserves a riparian habitat of willows, oaks, and cottonwoods along the Stanislaus River. The park's beach and swimming areas are popular on summer days. | |
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