| Description: The Los Banos Dam & Reservoir are on Los Banos Creek above the San Luis Canal, near Los Banos, California. The dam & reservoir are features on the Central Valley Project - San Luis Unit. The reservoir has 620 H2O surface acres & 12 miles of shoreline. The recreation area offers trails following the Path of the Padres, a boat & hiking trail. The Path leads to the baths used by the padres of early California. During the spring, guided interpretive tours are provided on the trail. The reservoir offers day use facilities for picnic & family activities. Fishing opportunities are available, & the reservoir is stocked during the fall & winter months with trout. A horse camp is available & there are equestrian trails for the horse enthusiast.
Location: Site is about six miles south of the town of Los Banos on CA 165.
Season: year round. Fee: yes. Reservations: no.
Amenities: Fishing Picnicking
Boating (Motorized) Hiking/Backpacking
Boating (Non-motorized) Horseback Riding
Water Sports
Camping Wildlife Viewing
Interpretive Programs Drinking Water RV Sites
Cultural-Historic Sites Restrooms Boat Ramp. |
State of California, Los Banos Reservoir State Recreation Area Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
37.256784, -120.996466
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Campground: State of California, Los Banos Reservoir State Recreation Area in Gustine California *