| Boating |
| | 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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| Kayaking & Canoeing |
| | Merced River | | Merced River is a popular place to raft or kayak during the summer in Yosemite National Park. Rafts are available for rent from Curry Village. | |
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| | Tenaya Lake | | Tenaya Lake is the largest lake in Yosemite National Park's front-country and one of the easiest to get to. Picnicking, swimming, and canoeing are popular here. | |
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| Rafting |
| | Merced River | | Merced River is a popular place to raft or kayak during the summer in Yosemite National Park. Rafts are available for rent from Curry Village. | |
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| Swimming |
| | 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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| | 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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| | Tenaya Lake | | Tenaya Lake is the largest lake in Yosemite National Park's front-country and one of the easiest to get to. Picnicking, swimming, and canoeing are popular here. | |
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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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