George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area, California state park along Merced River, US.
George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is a riverside park along the Merced River featuring native trees and a rich variety of birds. The grounds offer continuous river access with natural vegetation lining the waterway throughout the property.
The 46.5-acre park was established in 1953 and named after George J. Hatfield, who donated the land to the state. It lies on the Merced River in Merced County, about 20 miles south of Modesto.
The park is named after George J. Hatfield, who gave the land to the state; the 46.5-acre unit was established in 1953. Visitors today swim, fish and picnic along the Merced River, and the riparian trees draw birdwatchers. The river setting about 20 miles south of Modesto shapes how the grounds are used.
The park provides restrooms, drinking water stations, and picnic areas with grills throughout the grounds. Camping facilities are available for those wanting to stay overnight.
The park covers 46.5 acres (18.8 ha) on the Merced River, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Modesto in Merced County. It was named for George J. Hatfield, who gave the land to the state. The site lies at roughly 21 metres above sea level amid flat farmland.
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