Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, Friant

As state parks go, this must be one of the most fun. The facilities have improved so much over the decades, it can handle crowds of people and their toys (boats). The boat ramp on the south side can handle at least 8 boats at docks at a time. Even more if you don't need to use a dock. Camping is on the North side a full hook ups are available. Fun place to spend the day or week and enjoy boating, sail or power.

California sucks at providing information on their recreation areas. There was no information on fees, hours, or restrictions on the official CA.gov. We arrived at the park, only to find that there are 2 separate entrances. The information booth wasn't manned, so we turned around and went to the other entrance. Its booth was also unmanned, but had an exact change only self-pay station and I luckily had $10 on me. There weren't any maps and the posted restrictions didn't say anything about dogs, but a sign at the head of the trail said they were prohibited because they scare wildlife...eventhough dogs are running around the picnic area off leash.