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Great Valley Grasslands State Park preserves one of few intact examples of native grasslands on the floor of the Central Valley. The park is part of the larger Grasslands Ecological Area (GEA) of federal, state and private lands all managed for wildlife values. The GEA represents the largest remaining contiguous block of wetlands in California. Several rare and endangered plant and animal species inhabit the park, including alkali sacaton, a native bunch grass, and the Delta button celery (Eryngium racemosum) a state listed endangered species found in the flood plain of the San Joaquin River. Biologists have also reported the California Tiger Salamander and endangered vernal pool fairy shrimp and tadpole shrimp. Springtime wildflower displays, fishing and wildlife watching attract visitors to this undeveloped park, which also encompasses the former Fremont Ford State Recreation Area.
Park News Alert
The Highway 165 entrance to Great Valley Grasslands State Park will be closed until mid-February due to road construction on Highway 165. Please use the park entrance on State Route 140.
The Highway 165 entrance to Great Valley Grasslands State Park will be closed until mid-February due to road construction on Highway 165. Please use the park entrance on State Route 140.
Operating Hours & Contact
Weekday Office Hours are 8am until 4:30pm
Sector Office Telephone: 209-826-1197
Weekday Office Hours are 8am until 4:30pm
Sector Office Telephone: 209-826-1197
Accessible Features
Accessible parking and CXT toilets are available at the Fremont Ford boat ramp area.
Be the first to add a trip in this destination!Accessible parking and CXT toilets are available at the Fremont Ford boat ramp area.
Nearby Community Trips
I stopped
in on the way home from Modesto. While I had originally planned to hike
around in Grassllands State Park. I missed the parking lot and it was
windy and cold so I did the auto tour around the West Bear Creek Unit
instead.The ducks were all skittish (probably the result of
hunting), but the shorebirds didn't seem to mind the car. The
birding was good and it is definitely worth...
