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It is located in Butte County outside Oroville, California. The 29,447-acre (11,917 ha) park was established in 1967. [ 1 ] The recreation area "includes Lake Oroville and the surrounding lands and facilities within the project area as well as the land and waters in and around the Diversion Pool and Thermalito Forebay , downstream of Oroville ...
2024 Opened in June 2024, it became the newest park in the state park system. "Nestled between the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, around eight miles from Modesto, [it] is the largest public-private floodplain restoration project in the state [and] the first state park to open in California since Onyx Ranch State Vehicular Recreation Area in ...
Franks Tract State Recreation Area (SRA) is a state park unit of California, United States, featuring a flooded area in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. It is accessible only by water. Franks Tract, and a smaller adjoining submerged property called "Little Franks Tract", are situated between the False River and Bethel Island.
The Salton Sea State Recreation Area is run by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The visitors center is located on the north side of the park, on California State Route 111. [2] The Corvina Beach Campground, is situated near the center of the park. [3]
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began and most of the Nisenan land was given away. The Nisenan became overwhelmed and their population was severely decimated due to diseases. However, some survived and still live in surrounding reservations. [4] The Folsom Lake area was also a significant mining site during the California Gold Rush of 1849.
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a state park unit of California, United States, adjoining the Bethany Reservoir. It is located in Alameda County , near Livermore . Situated in the northernmost part of the San Joaquin Valley , Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especially fishing ...
Benicia State Recreation Area is a state park unit of California, United States, protecting tidal wetland.It is located in the Solano County city of Benicia, 2 miles (3.2 km) west of downtown Benicia and borders Vallejo's Glen Cove neighborhood.
Auburn State Recreation Area is a state park unit of California, along 40 miles (64 km) of the North and Middle Forks of the American River. The state recreation area (SRA) is situated on the border of Placer and El Dorado Counties in the heart of historic Gold Country. The largest city with close proximity is the city of Auburn. Once teeming ...