Millerton Lake State Recreation Area
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Apr 1 – Sep 30)
- Entrance fee
- $12 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(559) 822-2332
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 10,221 acres, Millerton Lake State Recreation Area lies in Fresno County, about 13 miles north of Clovis.
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, horseback riding, historic sites, and boating. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Apr 1 – Sep 30 |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Fall hours | |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Nov 1 – Feb 28 |
Official wording
Summer Hours (Apr-Sept): 6AM-10PM Spring/Fall Hours (Oct & Mar): 6AM-7PM Winter Hours (Nov-Feb): 6AM-6PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Day Use (Peak) | $12 |
| Vehicle Day Use | $10 |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Vehicle Day Use (Peak): $12.00 • Vehicle Day Use: $10.00
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in campground.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Group Campsites, RV/Trailer Campsites w/Hookups, RV Dump Station, Boat-in/Floating Camps, RV Access
Max trailer: 36 feet
Max camper/motorhome: 36 feet
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingSurfingGeocachingHikingHorseback ridingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Millerton State Recreation Area offers visitors swimming, fishing, picnicking and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Created by construction of the Friant Dam across the San Joaquin River in 1944, the park also contains the original 1867 Millerton County Courthouse. A number of usable picnic sites and group picnic sites are available. Some usable tent campsites and generally accessible RV sites with hookups are also available. Further accessibility improvements are planned. The park is just north of Fresno, reachable off Highway 99 via either Highway 41 or 145. Phone 559-822-2225.
Camping
The campground is set on hilly terrain with a few tent sites that may be usable dispersed through four of the six camping loops.
Read more from the park
Meadow Campground. Accessible restroom, shower and parking available by campsite #91. RV sites with hook-ups are dispersed around a paved loop, and four RV sites are generally accessible. Usable restrooms and restrooms with showers are available throughout the other campground loops. Some designated accessible parking is adjacent to restrooms.
Campfire Center. The campfire center is located at the north shore on a usable path of travel with space for two wheelchairs. Two accessible parking spaces are also provided.
Group Camps. Accessible restroom, shower and parking are provided.
Picnic Area
South Shore. The La Playa day use area on the South Shore is located on a hilly promontory with picnic tables, including two accessibly designed tables on a flat surface overlooking the lake. Tables are on dirt surfaces so usability is affected by wet weather.
Restroom. Accessible restroom with adjacent accessible parking is provided.
Grange Grove. Two group picnic areas at Grange Grove, South Shore, have two accessible tables at each site. Restrooms are accessible. Routes of travel are generally accessible. A large parking lot includes ample designated accessible parking.
Crows NestThere is an accessible designed picnic area with accessible restroom and parking.
South Finegold Day Use Area. There is an accessible picnic area with accessible restroom and parking.
Trails
McKenzie Point Trail & Marina Trail. Located on the South Shore. A portion of these trails are accessible with accessible parking.
Exhibits/Programs
The 19th century courthouse serves as an exhibit center on the history of the town of Millerton. The facility is generally accessible. Unisex restrooms at the uphill end of the parking lot permits side transfers and may permit front transfers. Accessible parking spaces are dispersed near both the restroom and the courthouse. The hillside location of the parking area may create some challenges. Some assistance may be required with the slopes or at the curb ramps.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5000 Millerton Road
Friant, CA 93626 - Nearest town
- Clovis — about 13 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.0213, -119.6680
- Phone
- (559) 822-2332
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Campgrounds, North Shore (Madera County Side) Directions through Google Maps Day-Use, South Shore (Fresno County Side) Directions through Google Maps South Finegold Day-Use (Millerton Lake SRA Detailed Directions Page)
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology