Horseshoe Road Recreation Area is a hidden gem located near Oakdale, California, offering a serene escape for nature lovers. Situated along the banks of the Stanislaus River, this campsite provides an ideal base for exploring the great outdoors while enjoying convenient amenities. The recreation area features RV parking and tent camping options, making it accessible to both recreational vehicle users and traditional tent campers.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking within the surrounding natural beauty. The park is open year-round with daily hours from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, making it a flexible option for travelers with varying schedules.
Horseshoe Road Recreation Area is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy nature while staying close to essential amenities. Whether you're planning a family trip or a solo adventure, this recreation area offers something for everyone.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
I stop here often while kayaking down the river. I recently took a walk here in winter and it was very quiet! There's not too much going on. You can walk almost 2 miles out to the campground and back to the parking lot. Great fishing spot as well. Summer season is packed, and a good place to put your kayak/raft in, or take out.
Wet busy and popular place. Very dog friendly. Trail forks off and both trails end in dead ends. Easy trails. Nice pretty area. At the end of the trail is a nice area with benches and bathrooms. Water looks nice and is deep and fast flowing. My dog did alert to something I couldn’t see in the trees. So do keep an eye out when you’re there.
Water was gorgeous. This place is small little hide away. Clear water. Enjoyed it! Our first time at this location.
Just had to put this picture in the dog was in Santa Cruz above the boardwalk I thought it was funny but anyway horse shoe rack is just so crowded with the rafters and small Beach did you can catch it on a empty day it's really fun but it's always crowded nowadays it's the diamond that has been found out about.. people like to spend Brody's or Donuts in the parking lot sling rocks breaking people's windows that's happened a few times so beware
This is a favorite place to go during the week days... (weekends it's always packed) This is a really relaxing place to come sit and do yoga or meditation. You can tan out on the log or you can bring a good book and soak up the sun while relaxing... Or you can bring the kids and dogs and let everyone splash around. It's the 1/2way point on the Knights ferry rafting trip.