23 Jan 2020

Stanislaus River Parks camping reservations are now online

SACRAMENTO, California – Campers at Stanislaus River Parks can now reserve spots at the McHenry and Valley Oak Campgrounds on recreation.gov, the official website for securing reservations at more than 3,500 federal facilities and 100,000 individual sites across the country.McHenry and Valley Oak are primitive campgrounds with vault-style toilets

10 May 2017

Cold water, high-volume flows of Stanislaus River pose danger

Unusually strong water flows in the Stanislaus River this year can put swimmers in jeopardy very quickly

8 Nov 2016

Salmon Festival returns to Stanislaus River Parks Nov. 12

SACRAMENTO, California – From seawater to fresh water, from the Pacific Ocean all the way up the Stanislaus River – Salmon are currently making their way to their spawning grounds. Interested individuals, families, young and old can get a close look at these amazing creatures during the 7th annual Stanislaus River Salmon Festival.This unique and

9 Jun 2016

Corps seeks input on Stanislaus River Parks master plan update, public meeting set for June 22

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will hold a public meeting June 22 to seek public input on proposed changes to the Stanislaus River Parks master plan.

14 Mar 2016

Stanislaus River Parks to charge day use fees for the first time

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is set to begin charging a $5 day use fee for park access beginning May 1 at Stanislaus River Parks near Oakdale.

18 Sep 2015

Stanislaus River Parks to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26

Stanislaus River Parks near Oakdale, California, will celebrate National Public Lands Day, waiving fees for its day-use recreation areas and hosting volunteers for a number of park improvement projects on Sept. 26.

12 Mar 2014

Knights Ferry celebrates historic bridge, remembers the civil war

History buffs are invited to gather March 22 for a double-header at the district’s Stanislaus River Parks in Knights Ferry. Celebrate National Historic Landmark status for our 330-foot-long covered bridge and also enjoy a civil war re-enactment!

4 Oct 2013

Government shutdown will close area Army Corps parks Oct. 6

As of Sunday, Oct. 6, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will close public access to its 10 parks in California as a result of the federal government shutdown.