San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Local tule elk pose for their California State Parks Weekly Digest appearance! Check out more awesome photos and stories from parks across the state in the latest Weekly Digest linked here: https://bit.ly/3h5lWY4 Photo by Duke Heberling, "Tule elk calves roam the Basalt area" #WeeklyDigest #TuleElk #SanLuisReservoir #Basalt #CentralCAStateParks

If you're planning on spending your weekend on the water, we encourage you to #RecreateResponsibly and always be sure to wear a properly fitted US. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. For more safety tips and information, please visit www.parks.ca.gov/safetytips #RecreateResponsibly #WaterSafety #WearYourLifeJacket #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir

Check out this glorious photo captured by our talented park aide just after sunset at the Medeiros Park Entrance Station recently. This photo is featured in the latest CA State Parks Weekly Digest linked here: https://bit.ly/3wLyZEU Photo by Renee Souza "Last Friday evening, after sunset, the waxing crescent moon and Venus were both visibly close to one another in the westbound sky over the O’Neil Forebay, making for a wonderful sight to see." #WeeklyDigest #SanLuisReservoir #Venus #Moon #CentralCAStateParks #Medeiros

PSA With the Excessive Heat Warning in the San Joaquin Valley, we encourage you to please #RecreateResponsibly if you plan on being outdoors, your furry friends included! Take your pets on walks in the morning to avoid the heat and always remember - if the asphalt is too hot for your bare feet, it's too hot for theirs! Visit www.weather.gov for more information on the current heat warning. #RecreateResponsibly #HeatWarning #PetSafety #StaySafe #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir

Just another San Luis sunset to brighten your day! This beauty was taken a couple years back at Los Banos Creek by our awesome park aide. This view will never get old! #PhotoChallenge Post your sunset pictures at the reservoir using the hashtag #SanLuisSunsets and tag us! #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisSunsets #ThrowbackThursday #TBT

Check out this awesome photo featured in the California State Parks Weekly Digest of a tule elk bugling at the Tule Elk State Natural Reserve, California State Parks. It's the last Weekly Digest issue of the yearSee highlights from parks across the state throughout 2020 in the Weekly Digest here: https://t.e2ma.net//31nt/a23b1f9a162dc0ea9ac9bec81ea6b03e #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir #WeeklyDigest #TuleElk

Diving into the weekend like... Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy the weekend and remember to always #RecreateResponsibly Photo by our talented park aide #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir #StaySafe

The schoolhouse at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park had some visitors this past week How many deer do you see in this photo? Comment down below! See the latest California State Parks News in the Weekly Digest here: https://t.e2ma.net//fngn/ccd0cd8032979586943a8183b21594ae #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir

Why did the elk cross the road? To get to the other side, of course! Remember to always keep an eye out for wildlife when driving through the park! Photo by our awesome park aide #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir

Join #CAStateParks in celebrating #NationalWildlifeRefugeWeek! Wildlife Refuges across the state have helped endangered species such as the tule elk recover. San Luis Reservoir is a frequent hangout for tule elk native to the area. Take a look at this awesome photo taken by our park aide back in March! #WildlifeWednesday #SanLuisReservoir #TuleElk

#StayActive Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather this weekend and hike on trails surrounded by nature and gorgeous views of San Luis Reservoir. #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir #Nature #Hiking #Fall #StaySafe #StayLocal #KnowBeforeYouGo

#ThrowbackThursday Check out this magnificent sunset at San Luis Reservoir awhile back. Nothing better than #SanLuisSunsets! #PhotoChallenge Post your sunset pictures at the reservoir using the hashtag #SanLuisSunsets and tag us! #CentralCAStateParks #SanLuisReservoir #Sunset #Fall

AIR QUALITY UPDATE The air quality in Northern California remains at dangerous levels. Merced County AQI is currently in the unhealthy range. For the latest details and updates on air quality in your area, visit fire.airnow.gov. #AirQuality #CentralCAStateParks #StaySafe #StayLocal #CaliforniaWildfires #SanLuisReservoir #MercedCounty

It's a busy weekend before you even get out the door! Make sure you #KnowBeforeYouGo Check the website of your local state park to see what's open, as well as visitor guidelines. #LaborDay #StayLocal #StaySafe #StayCovered #WashYourHands #FlexYourPower #StayHydrated #CentralCAStateParks ... State Parks Info www.parks.ca.gov/LaborDay2020

**Park Update** Happy to let you know, San Luis Reservoir SRA and Pacheco SP will open tomorrow morning. Thanks to the hard work of Cal Fire and State Park crews over the last ten days, we feel we can ensure the safety of visitors. ... State Parks Fire Management team created additional fire clearance and prepped for the possibility of fire in the parks. Scroll through for a few field photos.

**Cal Fire Update** 383,157 acres 60% contained 916-618-3195... San Luis Reservoir SRA and Pacheco SP remain closed, at this time. We will continue to update you with posts on this page, as well as on the park website www.parks.ca.gov/sanluisreservoir #SCULightningComplex #Wildfire #SanLuisReservoir #PachecoSP #CentralCAStateParks https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRE/posts/10158666037952390

**Cal Fire Update** 377,471 acres 50% contained Info Line 916-618-3195... San Luis Reservoir SRA and Pacheco SP remain closed. This includes campgrounds, day-use and areas in Los Banos Creek Reservoir. #SCULightningComplex #Wildfire #SanLuisReservoir #PachecoSP #CentralCAStateParks

**Cal Fire Update** 374,471 acres 40% contained Info line 916-618-3195... San Luis Reservoir SRA and Pacheco SP remain closed. #SCULightningComplex #Wildfire #SanLuisReservoir #PachecoSP #CentralCAStateParks

We know some of you are thinking about opening day for dove hunting (Sept. 1). California Department of Fish and Wildlife manages Cottonwood Creek Wildlife Area. Visit https://wildlife.ca.gov//Places-to-Vi/Cottonwood-Creek-WA for info about Cottonwood Creek Follow DFW for the latest safety guidelines and details about hunting and fishing throughout California.

**Cal Fire Update** 372,971 acres 35% containment Evac Info http://tinyurl.com/scu-evacmap... Info Line 916-618-3195 Follow Cal Fire for the latest info about your area. San Luis Reservoir SRA and Pacheco SP remain closed. #SCULightningComplex #Wildfires #SanLuisReservoir #PachecoSP #CentralCAStateParks

**FYI** Cal Fire conducting firing operations near Henry W. Coe State Park and surrounding ranch lands. Large columns of smoke will be visible from this work. See press release for details. #SCULightningComplex #Wildfires #SanLuisReservoir #PachecoSP #CentralCAStateParks

368,671 acres 35% contained Evac Info www.tinyurl.com/scu-evacmap 916-618-3195... Follow Cal Fire for the latest info about your area. San Luis Reservoir SRA and Pacheco SP remain closed. #SCULightningComplex #Wildfires #SanLuisReservoir #PachecoSP #CentralCAStateParks https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRE/posts/10158652637312390