Truly a rare and beautiful place to fish or just relax. This is one nice place to go fishing as the…read moreStanislaus River runs along the south side of this park. With plenty of trees and water areas one could hike for hours. It is a good raft or canoe launch site as well. From what many of the locals tell me this place has a history of producing large strippers and black bass. When I went today many of the ponds were full of algae but fortunately the river ran clean. From what I gather if I had a canoe I probably would have landed some good size black bass. Unlike some of the other people fishing I did have a few bites on my line. Of course if I told you what lure I was using I would have to k.... you. Just kidding or am I?

This is a beautiful park just to sit and relax or go for a walk or hike if your so inclined, I love…read morethe Stanislaus River. Very peaceful here, I really enjoyed it although I didn't get to stay long.

Great place to take a walk and enjoy the peace and quiet of Mother nature. Plenty of marked trails…read moreand great for walking your dogs. The ticks are currently off the charts active right now though. So if you do go, be sure to check yourself and your pets for ticks! Took my dogs and had 9 ticks decided to hitch hike home with us. So be aware the tick population is crazy high this year. The paths are pretty well marked and are easily walked with areas of high sun exposure and areas that are well shaded.

A beautiful hidden gem!…read more This is a peaceful park to take a stroll and look at our local wildlife. When you arrive, turn right down the gravel road into the parking lot. There is ample parking with a bathroom directly next to the lot. Walk just past the bathroom, and you will be greeted by the start of the nature trail. There are some informational bulletin boards there about the native plants and animals which makes for an interesting read! The main trail takes you under a beautiful tree cover to a fork that diverges into two other trails. The trail is completely flat until this point where there is a very slight incline. Both trails after this are flat and have beautiful views. One trail is longer and loops around 3 miles. The other, the Brush Rabbit Straight, is a little over 1 mile. The longer loop leads to a little lake and the other follows the creek. Along both trails you can find tons of wildlife. This place is huge for professional bird watching, and trust me, you will see a ton! There are rabbits and coyotes even if you don't see them, so be sure to tread lightly! If you come to visit, make sure to keep your voice down and watch out for animal scat all over the trail and enjoy your time!

Brought the kids today for a hike. Only a few cars there and trails open. Hiked down to the otters…read moreand enjoyed the sunset. Highly recommend!

Okay, so this place is cooler than I expected…read more The recommended trail is just under 4 miles, but you can avoid the loop if you aren't up for that or you can easily extend your distance. We kept walking what we THOUGHT was the main trail and walked along the river for awhile, until it started getting rougher and less maintained, and ended up veering off trail to get back to our truck. We did about 4.5 miles, and it was mostly flat. So what's so cool about the place? 1. It's quiet. We never seen any other vehicles or people while we were there. Great for social distancing, 2. Parking and entry is free (unlike the busy park we had visited earlier today which was $10/car) 3. The wildlife! We seen a handful of large jack rabbits, some smaller rabbits, 4 river otters, tons of quail, and some larger birds. We'll definitely be back here again. Especially once the air quality clears up. Glad we discovered this gem!

Omg, it was amazing! Idk whose idea this was but it was brilliant! Beautifully paved, plenty of…read moretrees for shade, safe for the whole family and the family dog! So many people use it, so I felt safe the whole time. No stray dogs roaming freely like on my side of town. Poop bags provided also at multiple stations. I highly recommend!

Suburban trail with a view of people's backyards. Gets way too hot in the summer (not much tree…read morecoverage). Good in the spring. It's boring but it gets the job done.

This is my dog and I had her go to hiking spot at Knights ferry. Yes it's dog friendly. The trails…read moreare nice and well traveled. There's parking in the visitor center area that you pay at the kiosk, I think it's $10. A lot of families come here for barbecues and picnics. Right now the covered bridge is closed for repairs.

This is one of my favorite hiking spots. The bridge is under repair so we stayed in the south side…read moreand went in those trails which are not as easy to get through but still beautiful views of the river and a great hike. If you have a Yosemite pass it's free otherwise you have to pay and you need to rangers are always checking for the parking fee.

I love this place the view is great and the river is right by its the perfect place for a family…read moreouting and is very relaxing as a person who lives close its nice to go. Recommended

I should probably have gone swimming at Knight's Ferry Covered Bridge but I didn't.. And I was so…read morehot and bummed out about that! So I swerved left and parked the car when I saw the sign for another recreation area. Then jumped out of the car, and in the water! It was probably pretty funny to watch: first I got in, and only then did I start shedding clothing. Easy access to carry a couple of chairs over the water. Some people around, who were so, so friendly! Someone gave us advice about where to sit. Another person wanted to swim across the river with me. I had a ball. Not sure if there's any facilities. There are certainly no lifeguards. There are signs that advise wearing lifejackets for safety. I think that's probably a great idea for children or those who are not strong swimmers. This river is mellow enough, but it's nothing to laugh at... All in all: This was a great place to spend an hour or so. Glad to have found it!

I love this park so much! They have beautiful trails to walk, and it is one of the most maintained…read morein our area.

A great little park to play a good game of soccer, practiced golfing, play frisbee, or have your…read moredog run around and not have to worry about them. It also comes with dog supply baggies pick up their poop and a nice trail to walk your dogs. The trail is a half a mile and it is great exercise with beautiful trees in a great neighborhood.

I truly love the lookout area. The trails are nice. There are always very friendly people that you…read moremeet & my dog love's it here , I say that's a win. There is a really nice spot with a bench down next to the river that is great for meditation. I like using the stairs to run up and down for cardio plus you get fresh air while doing it.

A great partner to overlook the river, observe the Blue Jays, have kids run up and down the hills,…read moreand great for dogs to just roam around and play. Lots of areas for activities and barbecuing in a lot of activities for dogs just need to run