McConnell State Recreation Area

Category: State park

Address: 8800 McConnell Rd, Ballico, CA 95303, USA

Phone: +12093947755

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

Kathy Graff

Oct 20, 2022

Nice park.

Edwin Luxero

Oct 18, 2022

The whole river is very beautiful and the place is very special

Tammy Mansfield

Sep 28, 2022

Camped for the weekend with the family. We had a great time. The Rangers were very nice and helpful. Clean campsite and bathrooms. River was awesome for the kids. Fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Not every camp site has a bbq though. We will be going back to camp some more.

Basavaraj Salimath

Sep 28, 2022

Good place for camping. It has multiple camping sites with a lot of shades. The major advantage is that it has got flowing river water, not much deep. Kids love it.

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Questions & Answers

Do they charge just for the day use.

Shelly Koehn | Oct 24, 2019
Randy Maule | Oct 24, 2019

Yes right know water really quick and cold sneak in after dark get the real experience pay when you leave 😎

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That place is very nice, just make us aware and be a little responsible for so much garbage that we throw in the water

Reyna Aguilar | Oct 23, 2020
Lourdes Franco | Oct 23, 2020

If I like it a lot but the bad thing is that people leave a lot of garbage and it doesn't tend to pick up the minimum amount of garbage that we leave

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Did the park get the feral cat problem under control? We quit coming as there were cats everywhere. They yowled all night. The campsites were not maintained. The bathrooms were always dirty.

Christine Bryant | Mar 27, 2022
Anthony Burton | Mar 27, 2022

It's not worth a $10 entry fee. Maybe $5. I won't be back. Tullock lake I pay $10. That's worth it

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I'm wondering if you can bring your dog?

Wellman Ardiano | Oct 23, 2020
phillip ruiz | Nov 27, 2021

Yep! Need to be on a leash or attended at all times and of course clean up the poop. Typically not allowed to bring them to the water but I went when no one was around and host and rangers didn't mind. If you go past the group area there is a separate beach area I took the dogs to when people were around and no one was at the other beach

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Can you go for the day or do you have to camp

Mary Carpio | Oct 24, 2018
Stupay Stupay | Oct 24, 2018

Great park for day use and or camping

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does anyone know how much it cost to camp?

Sierra Meredith | Oct 24, 2018
Becky Aguilar | Oct 24, 2018

$30.a night

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Is there showers

Keith Bachmeyer | Oct 24, 2018
Jesus Gomez | Oct 24, 2018

yes

You can make a broth in the river oria for the first time as a boy

mau Montano | Jul 25, 2022
Bryan rz | Jul 25, 2022

Yes you can

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Can someone help me with the phone number to call and be able to camp

forestal milton | Jul 25, 2022
Juan Ambriz | Jul 25, 2022

You have to book online only by phone you can not make a reservation

Are we allowed to do a campfire to do s’mores?

Armando Martinez II | May 26, 2022
Brandy Medeiros | May 26, 2022

Yes they have burn pits at the campsites

Hiking/waking Trails?

Rogelio Quinonez | Jan 26, 2022
Xavier Crook | Jan 26, 2022

Just walking its to cold there

Is there a dedicated hike and bike campsite. ( a campsite where hiker or bike rider can show up and stay without reservation)

David Walton | Oct 23, 2021
Bonnie Voelker | Oct 23, 2021

My visit was my 1st time there. We were at the day use. Great place to bring the kids to picnic and play in the water!

Can you stay one night

berta Martinez | Oct 23, 2021
Mason Stillmore | Oct 23, 2021

Yes, I think it's 30$ a night

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You can go camping without booking

Edi Dura | Oct 23, 2021
Francisco Portillo | Oct 23, 2021

If you can, it is very beautiful, more for the geeks can bathe in the river with supervision

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Are dogs allowed in the swimming area?

Terri Estrada | Oct 23, 2021
Michelle Sentieri | Oct 23, 2021

The sign says no, but people bring them

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Does the park allow jet skis

Jeremy “J dog” Sutfin | Oct 23, 2021
Daniel Garcia | Oct 23, 2021

No sorry

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How much for the day pass?

Derek Parga | Oct 23, 2021
Mia Fowler | Oct 23, 2021

12 dollars

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Can you camp near the water? If not, how far is the camp from the water?

jayy cee | Oct 23, 2020
CORRAMIREZ79 TV | Oct 23, 2020

It is not close to the water but it is not remote, I think about 2 to 3 minutes walking to the river

Is it available for camping?

Lucy Garcia | Oct 23, 2020
CORRAMIREZ79 TV | Oct 23, 2020

If it is available, but you have to make a reservation in advance, for weekends

Who. I could. Say. What if they leave. Roast meat. With. Carbon. I think. Go. On. Sunday

ignacio marron | Oct 23, 2020
Tammy Shubert | Oct 23, 2020

Google take these off my reviews they have nothing to do with my business

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Can you camp and how much does it cost? How much for just the day?

Derek Parga | Oct 23, 2020
Amber Stanbrough | Oct 23, 2020

30$ a night for camp

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Excuse me, does anyone know if I need to reserve to camp or do I just have to pay when arriving ???? I would really appreciate it

Juan Rosas | Oct 23, 2020
Jovito Garcia | Oct 23, 2020

If you need to make a reservation for camping

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Is going to open today for all familys

Ulises Garcia | Oct 23, 2020
Alejandro Guerrero | Oct 23, 2020

Yes

We want to go for the first time we must pay something before or have some membership

Gloriaa Castañeda | Oct 23, 2020
Carlos Ramirez | Oct 23, 2020

TEN dollars are paid when entering by car

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Is fishing season open?

Macario Quiroz | Oct 23, 2020
Brian Mellow | Oct 23, 2020

No

How much to rent a spit for a tent one night

Loren Fullmer | Oct 24, 2019
Gail Gaines | Oct 24, 2019

$30 one car $10 extra car

Do the sites have electricity plug in

Debbie Saghatelian | Oct 24, 2018
Joyce Hambright | Oct 24, 2019

No

You can camp outdoors

Roberto Osorio | Oct 24, 2018
Luis Enrique Gonzales | Oct 24, 2018

I believe that camping is outdoors, but what they do have to know is the days to be able to do it.

Are dogs allowed to swim in the river?

Denisse Nolasco | Oct 24, 2018
alex42495ify | Oct 24, 2018

Not on the main beach, but if you follow the dirt path to the right, you will find another area (South Beach) where they will be allowed.

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Can pets such as dogs stay overnight?

Jose Lara | Oct 24, 2018
Frank Darlington | Oct 24, 2018

I camp their several times every year and always take my dog. Be sure to keep pets on a leash.

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What do I need to do to go camping there do I need to reserve a space.

Perfecto Juarez | Oct 24, 2018
Juan Blancas | Oct 24, 2018

Yes you should and you should make a reservation a few days early cause the park is commonly full

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Is the water where small kids can wade in the water and which day use area would be ideal for that?

Belen Medina | Oct 24, 2018
Doil Paschal | Oct 24, 2018

Yes it is great for that but since its a river it can flow fast occasionally but is usually perfect for swimming and wading

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What kind of fish is in there

pogi talaga fishing | Oct 24, 2018
Dan Wallece | Oct 24, 2018

Marlin and Orcas .

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How much does it cost to reserve a part of the park for a wedding and reception?

Michele Mendonca | Oct 24, 2018
Eleanor Lanfranco | Oct 24, 2018

I believe it's first come first serve. I do know it's $10 for general population $9 senior discount for up to 9 passenger per vehicle.

When can you start fishing

juan guuzar | Oct 24, 2018
Fred Fry | Oct 24, 2018

Wen eva

What is the entrance day fee

Vaneda Browning | Oct 24, 2017
Jimmy Maya | Oct 24, 2018

$10.00, went there this last weekend.

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Is there over night cramping

Brooke Escalante | Oct 24, 2017
Leon Chen | Oct 24, 2017

Yes.

Is overnight parking in a rec vehicle allowed, & if so how much does it cost per vehicle/per night?

Sarah Kay Swanson | Oct 24, 2017
Lisa Rojas | Oct 24, 2017

It's the usual like $30

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