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STAN |
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Frank Raines Regional Park is located approximately 18 miles west of Patterson on Del Puerto Canyon Road. This regional park offers rugged slopes of California's Coast Range and is functionally divided into two units separated by several miles of road. The eastern-most section is the Minnier Area, encompassing over 1,000 acres of undeveloped land designed for non-motorized recreation uses (e.g. hiking and nature trails, deer and wild pig hunting during specific times of year, etc.) The western-most section includes the Frank Raines day use area, providing picnic areas, playground, sports field, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, hiking and nature trails, restrooms, picnic tables, and barbeques. One-quarter mile up the road is the Deer Creek Canyon Campground area, providing 34 full hook-up campsites, restrooms, recreation hall, picnic shelter, picnic tables, barbeques, and over 800 acres for off-highway vehicle recreation. The Frank Raines Off-Highway Vehicle Park is a great place to ride, both for beginners with stock rigs and experienced drivers with well-equipped rigs. The park is tucked far enough into the hills and the terrain is very steep and treacherous. There is a mud bog that remains full nearly all season long. The warning sign for vehicles without roll bars is certainly justified. Be aware that during the summer the Off-Highway Park normally closes for Fire Season from Mid-June to Mid-October. Volunteer groups and associations play a major role in assisting with resource protection and trail plan design. Groups like these, in addition to having fun, take their sport seriously and are willing to invest their time and energy to promote off-highway recreation in combination with the County's conservation and environmental goals. Many of these groups schedule annual events to enjoy the beautiful scenery, challenge their driving skills, have fun in the mud, and share a unique experience that is Frank Raines. |
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Going NORTH to Patterson on Hwy 99, take the Patterson West Main St exit (0.3 mi.), make a left at W. Main St.(11.8 mi.), continue on to E. Las Palmas Avenue (2.9 mi.), turn left on S. 2nd St/CA-33 (0.6 mi.). Turn right at Sperry Ave. (2.9 mi.), continue on Del Puerto Canyon Rd. (16.9 mi.) to Frank Raines Regional Park. From Hwy I-5 take the Patterson off ramp and proceed west on Diablo Grande Parkway to Del Puerto Canyon Road (~3/4 mile). Turn right and proceed seventeen (17) miles up the canyon to Frank Raines Regional Park. From Modesto, off Hwy 99, take the Crows Landing exit and go to the right (south). Take J17 (W. Main Street from Turlock) until you get to Hwy 33 in Patterson. Turn south on Hwy 33, go two (2) miles to Sperry Road and turn west. Sperry Road becomes Diablo Grande Parkway at I-5. Proceed west on Diablo Grande Parkway to Del Puerto Canyon Road (~3/4 mile). Turn right and proceed seventeen (17) miles up the canyon to Frank Raines Regional Park. |
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Day Use area providing picnic areas, playground, sports field, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, hiking and nature trails, restrooms, picnic tables and barbeques; In addition, the Deer Creek Canyon Campground area provides 34 full hook-up campsites, restrooms with showers, recreation hall, picnic shelter, picnic tables, fire pit with a grill, and over 800 acres for off-highway vehicle recreation. |
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FRANK RAINES REGIONAL PARK |
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1040013 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=STAN&parkId=1040013&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Campers must vacate campsites no later than 1:00P.M. on the last camping day as stated on their receipt. In addiiton to camping fees, additional fees may apply and will be charged at the Entrance Station at the time of arrival. See Fee Schedule for listing of additional fees. You must show proof of eligibility for upon arrival for any discounts. If you do not have the required proof of eligibility, additional applicable charges will be applied and collected at the entrance station. Camping fees include entry for one (1) vehicle and one (1) legally towed vehicle or trailer. Additional fees for vessels. A maxiumum of two (2) vehicles are allowed at each campsite and the 2nd vehicle is subject to the posted 2nd vehicle fee, which must be paid at the entrance station. The off-highway vehicle areas are open throughout the year unless restricted by the California Department of Forestry for fire safety purposes. Please go to http://www.stancounty.com/parks/off-road-park.shtm for information on the availability of these areas. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Modesto Reservoir Regional Park and the Woodward Reservoir Regional Park |
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| orientationDescription |
The Frank Raines Regional and Off-Highway Vehicle Parks are located 18 miles west of the City of Patterson, CA on Del Puerto Canyon Road. This facility offers rugged slopes of California Coast Range and is functionally divided into two units separated by several miles of road. |
| recreationDescription |
Camping, hiking and nature trails, off-highway vehicle recreation, deer, rabbit, and wild pig hunting during specific times of the year. A valid Hunting Permit is required for hunting. For more information go to http://www.stancounty.com/parks/deer-hunting.shtm |