Caswell Memorial Campground

Biking

If you’re into chill, scenic bike rides through flat wooded paths, Caswell could be your new spot. Ride beneath inward-curving oak trees that frame the trails and listen to the nearby flowing river. For a water view, check out River Bend Trail, which can offer a few peeks of the river. To help plan your routes, here’s some trail info you can check out. Happy ridin’!

Fishing

The Stanislaus River runs through Caswell Memorial State Park. With a muddy bottom and cool water, Stanislaus is home to a whole gang of different fish and draws many fishing fans. In the summer you can expect to snag some striped bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and buffalo carp, just to name a few. Come out and bond with some fellow fish-lovers. You’ll be in good company! For more info, check out Caswell’s brochure!

Hiking

You wish you could walk right outside and find yourself in fairytale-like woods where you can wander around. You want to meet the wildlife all the cars in your neighborhood usually scare away. And who knows, maybe given the right setting, you could talk to the animals you find, like gray foxes or something (we don’t know what you’re capable of). Well, Caswell presents you with the opportunity to pursue your wildest Dr. Doolittle/Snow White-esque dreams! ...Okay, maybe you can’t become an awesome vet with the ability to talk to animals or a prince(ss) who is dressed by small blue birds in the morning (that’s not exactly what we’re here for anyway), but you can definitely find some sweet hiking through these beautiful woods. Check out the trails Caswell has to offer. If you’re really desperate for a massive oak tree forest, we’d recommend Fence Line Trail. Then get out there and start wandering beneath towering oak trees, alongside a river, and in the company of some endangered wildlife.

Swimming

Want to splash around and cool off without going to the crowded, salty beach? Take a dip in the Stanislaus River! Turn it into a lazy river ride and head out there with your floaty tube (no judgement, you’ll definitely see other campers doing the same). Check out the map to see where you can access the river before heading out.

Wildlife watching

The varied and rare wildlife in Caswell may be one of the biggest draws of the entire park. Seriously. One of the only remaining oak-riparian woodlands in the area, Caswell is home to several endangered species, like the riparian brush rabbit. It’s also got some gray foxes you might be able to spot if you have sharp vision. For you bird-watchers out there, you can spot some red-tailed hawks, so bring your binoculars! Check out some more wildlife info here .