DOS RIOS - A Proposed State Park
3559 SHILOH ROAD - This newest California state park opened on June 12, 2024. At this writing, there is no entrance fee during its initial opening phase. This state park is currently open only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. As of February 17, 2025, the park will also open on most Monday state holidays. NEW TRAILS! As of June 6, 2025, nearly all of the established trails, seven in all, will be open for walking. Fishing and swimming access will also be available at certain areas, as well. There are also several guided walks offered with a park interpreter. These tours are often theme-oriented, and they range from two-miles to six-miles roundtrip. Stanislaus Audubon is pleased that birdwatching walks have been scheduled, and our chapter will offer its own field trips in the future. Tables and ramadas are available for those who wish to picnic by the oxbow pond. Here is a links to the events page: https://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/?page_id=31363
Here are details about the new trails:
On the San Joaquin River Loop Trail (2.2 miles), visitors walk along the banks of the San Joaquin River for majestic views of ancient oak trees or swimming at Oak Beach.
The Upper Tuolumne River (2.25 miles) and the b (1.5 miles) trails connect with the existing Pond Loop Trail and give visitors a scenic walk along the clear waters of the Tuolumne River while providing access to Secret Beach for fishing and Willow Beach for swimming. Please note: Lifeguards may not be on duty, and swimming is at one’s own risk.
Quail Trail (3.6 miles out-and-back) brings visitors through the heart of the forest floodplain with open views of the Diablo Mountains. And you just might spot a rabbit or two that are known to make their homes in this area.
Beaver Bend Trail (1.4 miles one way) connects the Confluence Trail with the Lower Tuolumne River Loop Trail. This lush, shaded trail features glimpses into the riparian habitat where you can look for evidence of the beavers’ hard work overnight.
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