Came here to fish. The store was good for what you would need. Snacks, bait, ice, drinks and simple…read morethings. Staff there was friendly and helpful. Place a little old but has what you would need to fish. The fishing area was hard to find a spot if you're not early. Make sure you register and pay fee to enter fishing area. There were so many insects flying so make sure you have bug spray or a net. We couldn't stay. It was too much. You drive through a small community of people who camp/rent there. Looks like they are cleaning up and maybe rebuilding the area. Quiet.

Love the place fishing walking bike riding boat camping all the good outdoors sh!t duck hunting all…read morein one place

It's a fun place to spend time with family. Camping their is the best!…read moreIt's also a cheap place to spent the day and to camp.

Only been here to hang out and dog train . It appears to be a pleasant enough place without much of…read morethe bad element about. I give it four stars because the facilities all work and it is a good spot to dog train

The Waterfowl Management Area located at 18110 Henry Miller Avenue, on the left, one can't miss it,…read morealthough it's blessedly unlikely that anyone will be in office to greet you, though there are portable restroom accommodations, is in my opinion, the rarest and most precious part of the wildlife refuge complex, one of the nation's true, understated, and relatively unknown treasures. Los Banos, advertises itself as "the crossroads of California". Exactly what is crossing there and from where I have yet to figure out. To my eye, it's a generally hotter than blazes agricultural area far, far to the east of Monterrey, far, far to the north of Fresno, and far enough from the Sierras to the east, and south enough of the endless wastelands of Stanislaus County, as to be somewhere out in the middle of the crossroads of nowhere. There is housing for ag workers, planters and harvesters, who sought a better life in el norte, and found what we got, and religiously send checks home to their families. One thinks that rent might be reasonable here. Follow 165 north of Los Banos only a little past (maybe a few miles) the intersection with 33 and, Henry Miller Drive comes up on your right. That being said, the waterfowl refuge is a lonely place, and a certain pathos accrues with that feeling. The area is comprised of a series of interconnected canals, and the regularity of these, the symmetry and almost manicured clean lines of the shores which indicate the involvement of humanity. The park is dedicated to the preservation of the remarkably intricate and refined habitat, the wetlands. Dawn and sunset are simply magnificent. Look hard and many species of bird life will be revealed to you. Absolutely, bring binoculars. I was particularly fortunate to be able to observe a flock or large family of egrets, and to be able to meditate on much else, within, and somewhat beyond cognition, in these turbulent times, inspired by this rare environment.

There is an office, but it wasn't open when I went (but it was late). If you have a California…read morehunting or fishing license, then there isn't a fee for you, otheriwse is was just a couple dollars or so. I got some good wildlife viewing in (mostly birds).

Nice bbq area. Excellent striped bass fishing. You can see elk, deer,boar and other wildlife.read more

Excited to spend a day with my boy and girl and fish for the first ti…read moreme.

I have a 2009 RV it's in great shape. It runs great. The interior and the exterior are in prestige…read morecondition and I was told that I could not count there because it's not a 2010 or up I think that's a very unfair role and I think that People forget that all things aren't always rickety and tour up

My fiancé called to make the reservation after work on a Friday. The man who answered the phone…read moreasked, "Will that be for today?" My fiancé replied, "No. It will be for tomorrow. I wouldn't be able to make it until very late tonight, so I might as well just go in the morning." We show up at noon the next day and the man at the gate tells us that our reservation was for yesterday and if we want to stay the night, we'll have to pay again. We try to reason with him, "Why would we make a reservation at 5pm for that same day?" He replies, "Well you didn't show up. You probably won't get a refund." We left, because at that point there was no way we were going to give them more money. I do not suggest this place. They messed up our reservation, they were rude to us at the gate, and they refused to refund our money.

Extremely expensive for anyone who goes to the lake. $40 per person even if you're just going to…read morewatch, weight limit is only 4lbs of trout and $10 per pound if you are over! Fishing is sporadic at best, many of the other fishermen who were there did not catch any fish! Also the bait shop did not have any worms for sale even though that is what the fish were biting on! Total waste of time and money, do not recommend!

The website said that it was pet friendly and you didn't have to pay but once we got there and…read morewalked in the door the man at the front desk got mad saying that my grandpa's dog wasn't allowed and it was 40 dollars per person and we could only catch four pounds and any more pounds was ten dollars each. We even told them that my grandpa was a cancer patient and that his dog was a service dog but they still wouldn't let him in. Would NOT recommend staff was really bad and it was really expensive. You would be better off going to a different place.

$6 to park in the lot. Plenty of parking spots. Saw some cars parked outside the lot…read more Came on a weekend morning. It was very empty, just a few people fishing. The restroom was dirty with leaves everywhere. Plenty of tables for a picnic.

Plenty of space but the bathrooms need an upgrade. There…read moreare too many geese in certain sections of the lake but it's got everything you need.

Took the scenic route today and came across the Uvas Reservoir. The water line was low however it's…read morea nice place to fish, picnic, or go for a hike. It was very calming and relaxing to be among the trees. I saw lots of bicyclists ‍ riding down the hill, taking in the breeze.

We stumbled upon this park after having to turn around from Uvas Canyon County Reserve for not…read moreknowing to reserve a spot ahead of time. The hike was about less than 30m around the reservoir; it was beautiful, and we got to see plenty of wild flowers and cherry blossom. There are plenty of parking spaces and some picnic benches. Pics were from Feb, so I'm not sure you still can see the wild flowers now. Overall, it's a very pleasant hike.

For those headed to Rte 5 from the South Bay, you've likely passed Pacheco State Park on Hwy 152…read morebefore descending to the San Luis Reservoir. (But don't blink, or you'll miss the exit). Despite the unassuming entrance, it's a surprisingly large and beautiful park. Like a lot of hikes in the Diablo range, your experience will depend much on the season. Summer here is to be avoided, unless you are a heat-freak (or masochist). Fall and winter are much better, but still brown with a capital B. Spring, however, is the time to see sprouting trees and hills bathed in green. I went here with hiking buddy M in early March, and conditions were absolutely ideal. Some wildflowers were already out; and we spotted munching elk on an adjacent hillside (They scattered quickly.) The weather was sunny, windy, and in the 60s. Just gorgeous. (Photos added). Trail junctions were well-marked, but some trails were so faint they sometimes faded into pasture. (For those who want to hike on anything but primary fire roads, a navigation device is recommended.) We had excellent trail maps on our phones, so we were able to explore some more remote trails. Note: Being next to Henry Coe State Park, I had thought to call this a "mini Coe" but that's not accurate. It feels a little less wild and is windier (a wind farm borders the eastern side). Believe it or not, my biggest issue with the park was in leaving. To get back to the Bay Area - and starting from a dead stop - we had to cross two lanes of busy, eastbound traffic on Hwy 152 while also merging with two lanes of 70 mph traffic heading the other way. Patience pants were required, size XL. Hiking Spot Checklist: -- Parking: Self-register lot (paid) after entering gate, but there's also free parking 0.1 mi away (outside the gate) -- Bathrooms: Pit toilets at main entrance -- Potable water provided: No (bring plenty, especially in summer) -- Maps provided: Yes (but not very good); bring good maps on your phone -- Highlights: Unspoiled oak woodland and expansive views

Without GPS you would be completely lost hiking these trails. At least 40% of the trails are…read morebeautifully overgrown with wildflowers. There are at least a dozen places to make a wrong turn, but as long as you're not in a hurry, the wrong turn will likely leave you to a steep beautiful hillside. I did this hike on a beautifully sunny and cool April 1st. On a blazing hot day I think it would be miserable unless you have a good hat and plenty of water. Almost zero cover. April 1st 2023, the wildflowers were amazing. So many wildflowers that you couldn't find the trail. Check out my GPS track for this trail and you'll see how chaotic it got. But all the time it was amazing and beautiful.

Great place to stop by while out boating on the Delta. The…read moremarina has a well stocked store with everything you need. The gem of the Tracy Oasis is the Oasis Bar & Grill. Everytime we stop in there we are greeted with a friendly smile and exceptional service. Their burgers & fries are the best anywhere around. Add on some chicken strips and an ice cold beer and my day is complete. Thanks also for being open year round.

Great Marina! Nice store and delicious restaurant/bar! The owners and staff are super nice,…read morehelpful and accommodating. The launch ramp is new...and wide to boot. The skiing and fishing are great in this area. They also offer camping and showers. You will be delighted with this Marina!