Access Site
CA
Las Palmas - San Joaquin River
City: Modesto, CA
County: Stanislaus County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.49808300, -121.08295900
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on San Joaquin River
9 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I
Upstream from here (12.7 mi from take-out)
Mendota Pool to Merced River Confluence
86.3 mi
1 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
69 mi away
Friant Dam to Mendota Pool Dam
61.6 mi
3 ft/mi
III
106 mi away
6. Millerton Lake Bottom (Kerchoff #2 PH to Millerton Reservoir)
3.5 mi
20 ft/mi
III-V
109 mi away
4. Patterson Bend (Kerckhoff Reservoir to Kerchoff #1 PH)
11.6 mi
33 ft/mi
IV+
109 mi away
5. K1 to K2 (Kerckhoff #1 PH to Kerckhoff #2 PH)
1.8 mi
55 ft/mi
III-IV(V)
112 mi away
3. Horseshoe Bend (Redinger Dam to Kerckhoff Reservoir)
7.0 mi
33 ft/mi
I
111 mi away
3.5 Big Creek #4 Powerhouse to Kerchoff reservoir
1.4 mi
5 ft/mi
V
118 mi away
2. Chawanakee Gorge (Dam 6 to Reddinger Reservoir)
8.3 mi
137 ft/mi
IV-V
122 mi away
1. Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse
9.0 mi
93 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Las Palmas boat ramp provides easy access to the San Joaquin River in Stanislaus County, California. This concrete boat ramp is located within a 3-acre county park with ample parking, picnic tables, and BBQ grills. The park offers over a mile of scenic river frontage, making it a convenient launch point for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats.
The San Joaquin River in this area is a wide, slow-moving waterway typical of the Central Valley. Paddlers can expect a peaceful, meandering journey through riparian woodlands and wetlands. The river's depth and flow can fluctuate seasonally, so boaters should exercise caution and check conditions before launching. Nearby recreation areas like the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and further exploration by water.
Whether you're planning a day of fishing, wildlife watching, or simply enjoying time on the river, the Las Palmas boat ramp is an accessible and well-equipped access point. Its amenities and location make it a popular spot for local boaters and paddlers to enjoy the San Joaquin River.
The San Joaquin River in this area is a wide, slow-moving waterway typical of the Central Valley. Paddlers can expect a peaceful, meandering journey through riparian woodlands and wetlands. The river's depth and flow can fluctuate seasonally, so boaters should exercise caution and check conditions before launching. Nearby recreation areas like the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and further exploration by water.
Whether you're planning a day of fishing, wildlife watching, or simply enjoying time on the river, the Las Palmas boat ramp is an accessible and well-equipped access point. Its amenities and location make it a popular spot for local boaters and paddlers to enjoy the San Joaquin River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
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