NEWS & UPDATES
Possible Road Closures to Frank Raines OHV Park
Anyone attempting to reach Del Puerto Canyon Rd. or Frank Raines Park via Mines Rd. needs to be aware of possible road closures. Please see Press Release for more detail.
Administration Office Hours
Starting September 30th the hours of the Administration office will be changing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The days of operation will remain the same Monday-Friday.
High Water Level at Modesto Reservoir
Advising visitors of the increased water flows and Modesto Reservoir will be at a higher water level than normal. San Jose Island will be closed during this period, from now until the end of October.
Body to Water Restrictions in Place
We have recevied official notice from South San Joaquin Irrigation District to prohibit bodily contact with the water at Woodward Reservoir effective 9/3/24. Click here for more information.
Frank Raines OHV Park Closed for Fire Season
The OHV Park at Frank Raines will be closed for Fire Season on Thursday, June 27th. We will look to reopen the park in mid to late Oct. The campground, as well as the day use parks (both Frank Raines and Minniear) will remain open throughout the summer. If/when we receive any additional fire restrictions we will let everyone know.
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Body to Water Contact Restrictions Released
Starting Friday, April 19, 2024 the body to water contact restrictions will be released. South San Joaquin Water District provides drinking water from Woodward Reservoir to residents of Southern San Joaquin County. The State places certain body to water restrictions to a drinking water source. Click here for more information
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Woodward and Modesto Reservoirs Win
Best in Modesto had over 2,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 247 categories. The Modesto Bee Readers voted Woodward Reservoir (GOLD) and Modesto Reservoir (SILVER) for best RV Park & Campground.
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Kiwanis Youth Camp Closed
Kiwanis Youth Camp is closed until further notice.
Water Treatment Plant is Offline at Frank Raines Park Pending Repairs
Due to flood damage from recent storms the water treatment plant at Frank Raines Park is offline pending repairs. The date of repairs and anticipated return to service of the water plant is unknown at this time. If you have a reservation while this message is posted you most likely will not have water service during your stay. We will update with additional info as it becomes available.
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