Franks Tract State Recreation Area

Franks Tract State Recreation Area is a protected water recreation site spanning over 3500 acres of submerged lands, waterways, and old levee remnants within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The area consists of a network of water channels and broken levee structures scattered throughout the region.

The area transformed from agricultural land into a water recreation site following levee failures in the 1930s. These breaches created the waterways that now define the landscape and made the region suitable for recreational activities.

The area draws fishing enthusiasts and waterfowl hunters who navigate its waters throughout the year. It serves as a gathering place where visitors come to spend time on the water pursuing their interests.

Visitors need a boat to access and navigate this water-based location. Certain activities like hunting require permits, which can be obtained through nearby recreation facilities.

A section of the area was used by the US Navy as a bombing range for training exercises during the 1940s and 1950s. This military past has left traces in the landscape that visitors can still observe today.

Location: California

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=490

GPS coordinates: 38.04890,-121.63800

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30