Stanislaus County Parks: Half-Price Reservoirs and $5 Veterans Day Camping

Stanislaus County Parks gives veterans half off day use, vessel and camping fees at Modesto and Woodward Reservoirs, camping for $5 a night from November 1 to 14, and a dollar off day use and discounted camping at the Frank Raines off-highway vehicle park. Bring a DD-214, VA ID, military ID or Distinguished Veteran Pass.

Also called: parks, Modesto Reservoir, Woodward Reservoir, Frank Raines, OHV, camping, day use, boat launch, Veterans Day, Distinguished Veteran Pass.

For: Veteran or service member.

Where it applies

Written for the jurisdictions listed here.

Stanislaus County, CACounty

The Parks and Recreation fee schedule in force since December 19, 2025 gives veterans these rates. Reservoirs (Modesto and Woodward). A 50% discount on day use ($20 a vehicle), vessel ($16) and camping fees ($40 to $60 a night), shared with seniors 62 and over and disabled visitors. It cannot be combined with the $5 county resident reduction or any other discount, and online reservation, change and holiday fees still apply. Veteran Holiday Camping. From November 1 to November 14, camping at the reservoirs is $5 a night for one car. Frank Raines off-highway vehicle park. Day use is $4 for a veteran instead of $5, and the discounted basic campsite is $10 and the hookup campsite $15 a night, against $15 and $30. Proof. The veteran must be there and show a Distinguished Veteran Pass, a DD-214, a valid military ID or a VA ID, with a government photo ID if the proof has no photo. The schedule names no rating, discharge type or residence test. Annual passes ($140 a vehicle) allow only one discount per customer under the rules and regulations.

Thresholds

Thresholds for Stanislaus County Parks: Half-Price Reservoirs and $5 Veterans Day Camping
Gate	Rule
Veteran with proof of status	Any veteran with a DD-214, VA ID, military ID or Distinguished Veteran Pass. No rating is needed.

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Last updated 2026-10-03.

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