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Great Valley Grasslands State Park

Great Valley Grasslands State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in California. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Merced County, California
Nearest town: 7.5 miles east of Gustine
Type: State Park

About Great Valley Grasslands State Park

2,826 acres of remnant native grassland make up this park, a surviving patch of the temperate grassland and shrubland biome that once spread across the Central Valley. It was formed by joining two former units, San Luis Island and Fremont Ford State Recreation Area, and remains largely undeveloped. Visitors come for spring wildflowers, fishing, and wildlife watching.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Great Valley Grasslands State Park is in Merced County, California, 7.5 miles east of Gustine. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.