Great Valley Grasslands State Park
Established in 1982, this state park was created by merging together the former San Luis Island and Fremont Ford State Recreation Area parks.
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Great Valley Grasslands State Park Details
Established in 1982, this state park was created by merging together the former San Luis Island and Fremont Ford State Recreation Area parks. It has a total of 2,826 acres of diverse landscapes, including shrublands, savannahs, and temperate grasslands. The park houses a number of rare and endangered species both plants and animals. In the grasslands, you will find alkali sacaton and Delta button celery, while the San Joaquin River is a sanctuary for California Tiger Salamander and vernal pool fairy shrimp.
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Nearby Parks Around Great Valley Grasslands State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Great Valley Grasslands State Park
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2.3 mi away
Kesterton National Wildlife Refuge
Developed using agricultural runoff from farmlands in Central Valley, the Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge is an artificial wetland habitat.
3.2 mi away
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
A set of canals provide food for thousands of mallard, pintail, green-winged teal, and ring-necked ducks.
7.6 mi away
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
It may not be the most well-known park in California, but this little slice of paradise on the Merced River is a wonderful place to escape into nature.
12.5 mi away
McConnell State Recreation Area
Grab your fishing pole and head to this recreation area. It sits right on the banks of the Merced River and is known for its abundant catfish, black bass, and perch population.
14.2 mi away
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
The Merced National Wildlife Refuge was set up to bring in wintering waterfowl from nearby farmland to cease crop damage.
