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State Park

San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

California · CA

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Trails

4

Campgrounds

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A large reservoir in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley near Pacheco Pass. Boating, board sailing, camping and picnicking are popular, and anglers favor its three lakes.

Source: parks.ca.gov

Trails

All trails in San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Path of the Padres

0.4 mi
Trail

Path of the Padres

0.1 mi
TrailLoop

Path of the Padres

0.5 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Path of the Padres

0.2 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Path of the Padres

0.8 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Basalt Campground - San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Basalt Campground - San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

GustinePricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park
Los Banos Creek Campground

Los Banos Creek Campground

Los BanosPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park
Los Banos Creek Reservoir Campground

Los Banos Creek Reservoir Campground

Los BanosPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park
Medeiros Primitive Campsites - San Luis Reservoir

Medeiros Primitive Campsites - San Luis Reservoir

GustinePricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page

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