City of Ceres Water Reclamation Facility

FACILITY IS OPEN M-TH, CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. The gate is sometimes closed, but you may call either 209-538-3269 or 209-523-3269 to request access. Hours of operation are 6:30 - 3:30 pm, M-TH.

 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Modesto, drive down H Street to 5th Street and get onto Highway 99 south. Go 2.0 miles to Hatch Road. Take a right from the off ramp, get into the left lane, and make the first left onto Morgan Road. After you turn right at the next stop sign, travel for 3.0 miles to the facility entrance.

• Google Map Link: Ceres Water Treatment Facility

• eBird Hotspot(s) - Ceres WTP

FACILITY USAGE: 

• If you see a red flag on the flag pole, that means that law enforcement personel are using that facility as a shooting range. (The flag may suddenly appear if officers arrive from the side entrance. Birders must immediately move away from the red zone outlined below, but may continue birding in the areas indicated below.
  ** As of 6/27/2025, the flag pole is broken so law enforcement may be practicing at anytime. Just be aware.

• Vehicles are prohibited from driving along the levee of the deep pond north of the office. 

• Visitors must keep vehicles on the paved portion of the road, so as to avoid driving over sprinkler heads.  

• Birders need to vacate the facility prior to 3 PM.

• Lastly, remember to sign out as you leave.

This facility is open from Monday through Thursdays only. It is possible, however, to bird a few of the ponds with a spotting scope after hours or during the weekend, either from the Morgan Street side or along the eastern boundary on Blaker Road. It is not permitted to park along the south end canal road by the orchard.