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As the nation's largest federal provider of outdoor and water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable visit to one of the Corps' more than 400 lakes and more than 2,400 recreation sites nationwide. During your visit to these sites or the thousands of other federal lands and waters, we encourage you and your loved ones to always wear a properly fitted life jacket when boating or playing on or near the water. We need your help to reduce the number of water-related injuries and deaths. Visitor safety is the Corps' number one priority. We actively promote water and boater safety and education programs. For more on these efforts and recreation opportunities, visit www.Corpslakes.us

BUCK RIDGE (CA), CA

Description

Buck Ridge Park is located at Hensley Lake in the foothills of Central California, 50 miles north of Fresno. The area which was once home to the Miwok and Yokut Native Americans, ranchers, and farmers, now offers many recreation opportunities for outdoor enjoyment. Located within walking distance to the lake, swim beach, picnic and boat launch, the park provides an ideal location for a day of family fun and relaxation. In addition to the above facilities, a trail is nearby for mountain biking and hiking. One picnic shelter is available for reservation.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Bike Trail
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horse Trail
  • Interpretive Trail
  • Pit Restroom
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Swimming
Within 10 Miles
  • Gasoline
  • Store - Convenience

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance. The park is year round. The shelter will accommodate 50 people and 25 vehicles and is $25/day. For more information, please call (559) 673-5151. This area is a day use only, departure at night is required. Please contact the park headquarter at 559-673-5151 to receive a free day pass for your arrival date. Those vehicles without a day pass in plain view are in violation of failure to properly display permits.

Getting There:

Buck Ridge (CA)
PO BOX 85
Raymond CA 93653-0085

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.125, -119.875

From SR 99 south of Fresno: Take SR 41 north to SR 145. Take SR 145 west to Road 33. Take Road 33 north to Road 400. Take Road 400 to Buck Ridge Recreation Area. Go up the hill and make a left into the parking lot. From SR 99 south of Madera: Take SR 145, Yosemite Avenue exit. Follow signs to Yosemite Ave. and take a right. Continue northeast to Island Dr. and go left then a quick right on Road 400. Take Road 400 to the Buck Ridge Recreation Area. Go up the hill and make a left into the parking lot. From SR 99 north of Chowchilla: Take SR 233, Robertson Blvd. exit to Ave 26. At the stop sign go east on Ave. 26 to Road 29. Take Road 29 south to Road 603 and continue east on 603. At the stop sign at Road 602 go left At the stop sign at Road 600 cross and continue on 603 to Road 400 to Buck Ridge Recreation area. Go up the hill and make a left into the parking lot.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (559)673-5151