WOODWARD RESERVOIR
Effective March 30, 2026 - SSJID has announced all body-to-water contact restrictions have been lifted.
PARK UPDATES​
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April 6, 2026 - Updated Boating Requirements - Motorized Vessel (includes Jet skis) inspections/banding and 30-day quarantine at Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs are currently available seven days a week, as staffing allows, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, without an appointment, through Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Beginning Friday, April 24, all inspections will be available by appointment only, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
To make an appointment, please call:
Modesto Reservoir (209) 874-9540
Woodward Reservoir (209) 848-3304
Please plan accordingly and schedule your appointments in advance to accommodate your summer boating plans.
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​NOTICE: Banding Requirements & Quarantine Procedures for all Vessels– Effective October 1st, 2025
Beginning Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 all vessels launching at Modesto & Woodward Reservoirs must adhere to updated banding and quarantine procedures to prevent the spread of invasive mussel species.
Inspection & Banding Requirements:
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Appointments are available at both Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 7 days a week.
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30-Day Yellow Bands and Daily Blue Bands will be available during these hours only.
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All boats must be Clean, Drained, and Dry to qualify for inspection and banding.
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A valid Quagga Mussel Stamp is required for each vessel.
To schedule an appointment please contact:
Modesto Reservoir (209) 874-9540
Woodward Reservoir (209) 847-3304
Please plan accordingly and help protect our water bodies.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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​For more information, please read HERE. ​​
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Woodward Reservoir Regional Park is located at 14528 26-Mile Rd., a few miles north of Oakdale off Highway 120. It offers over 3,700 acres of land and 2,900 acres of reservoir for recreation and camping.
PARK FEATURES
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Campsites
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Concessions
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Restrooms
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Picnic shelters
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Barbecues
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Picnic tables
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Go Cart Track
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3 Boat launches
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Fish cleaning station
HOOKUP CAMPSITES
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BASIC CAMPSITES
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Additional Campsites Available
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All Basic Camping is first come first serve
LOCATION
14528 26 Mile Rd, Oakdale,CA​
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HOURS
Day Use: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Daily
Boat Ramp: 6 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Daily
FEE SCHEDULE
Day Use
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Vehicle: $20, Resident: $15
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Vessel: $16, Resident: $11
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Picnic Shelter Use Fee $100 per day + $10 reservation fee: $110
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Annual Pass - Vehicle: $140
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Annual Pass - Vessel: $110
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Camping (per night)
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Basic Campsite: $40, Resident $35
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General Campsite: $50, Resident $45
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RV/Trailer Hookup Campsite: $60, Resident $55
RECREATION
Fireworks Celebration
Tent Camping
RV/Trailer Camping
Boating
Water Skiing
Jet Skiing
Fishing
Kayaking
Swimming
Waterfowl Hunting
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*Swim and boat at your own risk, as water levels fluctuate.
RC Plane Flying
Dog Friendly
Horseback Riding
