Dos Rios (Proposed) State Park

We will be welcomed to California’s newest (proposed) State Park, Dos Rios by the Four Rivers Sector Interpretive Team  Our agenda will be a flexible one, probably right up to that week, due to the dynamic context of the confluence of  the San Joaquin and Tuolumne Rivers in the month of February.  Partner presenters will address the historic and powerful human stories associated with the  long term floodplain restoration activities developed and implemented among agricultural lands, alongside advocates of the rivers and riparian ecosystems.  Key efforts include mitigating future flood risks, conserving biodiversity, replenishing groundwater and sequestering carbon.  We will have opportunities to walk in the area, observe wildlife, and individually engage with a group stewardship project.  Updated and more detailed information will be provided when confirmed.

Routes into the parking area and the parking lot is on packed soil.  The general parking lot is a distance away from the picnic area, and may require a walk of (~) 5 to 6 minutes.  Should it be helpful, the ability to exit a vehicle and unload any items directly at the picnic area, exists. 

Temporary restrooms in the day use area are accessible.  All picnic sites are under shaded ramadas and are accessible. The picnic area includes accessible barbecues and a drinking fountain. 

Conditions will determine actual field day interpretive walk possibilities. There is no seating, restrooms, or drinking water available on paths beyond the picnic area. The surfaces of these paths may or may not consist of hard packed road base, trails with noticeable, but not extreme elevation changes, loose dirt mixed with grasses and low growing plants, grass covered relatively flat areas, loose gravel, and/or any combination of these.  

Once details are known, they will be shared and the ability to make preferred choices will be available to participants.

•  Before traveling, please review, take a screenshot, and/or print directions.  Your GPS may not work when in the area.
• Dress appropriately for a range of weather conditions.  Layered clothing is suggested.  Consider bringing sunscreen, a handkerchief, and a hat.
• Bring water, snacks, and lunch.
• Bring your field/nature journal, writing/journaling tools.
• Feel free to bring binoculars (recommended if you have them,  and cameras.
• There are no entry or parking fees.
• Note:  WiFi and phone service on the refuge may be limited.

Coming from Maze Blvd. (132 West)

Turn left onto Hart Rd.
Go for 2.0 mi.
Turn right onto Paradise Rd.
Go for 0.5 mi.
Turn left onto Shiloh Rd.
Go for 0.8 mi.
Cross over the River and the park entrance will be on your right. White fence along the road with signs and a large black gate. Continue down to the end of the road and turn Right.

Coming from Modesto (Paradise Road West)

Continue along Paradise Road.
Turn left onto Shiloh Rd.
Go for 0.8 mi.
Cross over the River and the park entrance will be on your right. White fence along the road with signs and a large black gate. Continue down to the end of the road and turn Right.

Coming From South (99 North Bound, East Keyes Road, West Grayson Road)

Take exit 218 toward Keyes Rd. Go for 0.2 mi.
Turn left onto E Keyes Rd (CR-J16). Go for 5.0 mi.
Turn right onto Crows Landing Rd (CR-J16). Go for 1.0 mi.
Turn left onto W Grayson Rd (CR-J16). Go for 8.1 mi.
Turn sharp right onto Shiloh Rd. Go for 2.6 mi.
In 2.5 miles after the left turning curve, the Park entrance will be on your left. White fence along the road with signs and a large black gate.
Continue down to the end of the road and turn Right.

Coming From North Bound I-5 at Patterson

Turn left onto Rogers Rd. Go for 4.4 mi.
Turn left onto State Highway 33 (CA-33). Go for 1.6 mi.
Turn right onto Grayson Rd (CR-J16) toward Grayson Rd. Go for 3.6 mi. Turn left onto Shiloh Rd. Go for 2.6 mi.
White fence along the road with signs and a large black gate.
Continue down to the end of the road and turn Right.

Coming From I-5 South / 580 East at Tracy

Take exit toward Modesto/CA-132/I-5 N onto CA-132 E. Go for 14.2 mi. Turn right onto Paradise Rd. Go for 2.8 mi.
Turn right onto Shiloh Rd. Go for 0.8 mi.
White fence along the road with signs and a large black gate.

Continue down to the end of the road and turn Right.