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28000 South Austin Road Ripon, CA 95366 (209) 599-3810

Caswell Memorial State Park

The staff at Caswell Memorial State Park welcomes you! To ensure your visit is pleasant, help us by including the following: Welcome to Caswell Memorial State Park, a small, wild refuge in the midst of the great Central Valley of California. Located six miles southwest of Ripon, this unique state park protects one of the last remaining oak-riparian woodlands that once flourished throughout the valley. The Stanislaus River meanders through the park, with beaches and swimming areas near the parks day-use and campground facilities (no lifeguard service available). Valley temperatures reach the high 90s in the summer, but the parks shaded camping and picnic areas are often 10 degrees cooler. Family and group picnic facilities are available. Fishing is popular here, as many species thrive in the slow-moving, muddybottomed river. Some of the fish species were introduced from the eastern United States in years past. Summertime fishing yields largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass, bullhead, sturgeon, bluegill, catfish, shad and buffalo carp. Explore the park by walking the trails that meander through the majestic oak forest and along the Stanislaus River. A trail map is available at the ranger station.
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PLEASE REMEMBER Each campsite is limited to eight people and two licensed vehicles. All vehicles must stay on designated roadways. All vehicles and drivers must be licensed. Campground speed limit is 15 mph. Dogs must be leashed at all times, and in a tent or vehicle at night. Please clean up after your pet. Loud noise and music are prohibited at all times. Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Generators may be operated only between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Firearms, bows and arrows, etc. are not permitted.

Please do not gather down or dead wood, twigs or other plant material for fires. Decayed vegetation helps the growth of trees and other plants. You may purchase firewood at the campground office. Bicyclists under 18 must wear approved helmets. At dark, bicyclists must be equipped with head lamps and reflectors in compliance with vehicle code regulations. Campsites are vulnerable to theft at any time. Secure your valuables and equipment, and report any suspicious activity.

Check-out is noon. Check-in is 2 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation!

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To Ripon and Hwy 99

LEGEND
Campfire Center Group Campground

FEES
Campsite .........................$20 per night Additional vehicles ............$6 per night Day-use parking ............ $6 per vehicle

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