Things to do around Fresno

Go camping, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, or more...

Hume Lake
This man-made lake is located in the Sequoia National Forest. No motorized boats are allowed, so it's a nice place to canoe or fish. There are two campsites nearby. Off highway 180 in the Sequoias (toward Kings Canyon), off Ten Mile Creek Road, Fresno. Phone 559-338-2251.

Millerton Lake
With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer, badgers and bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park has special boat tours to view the bald eagles. Located 20 mi/32 km northeast of Fresno, this lake is great for fishing, sailing, camping and other watersports. For more info go to: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=587. For campground reservations call 800-444-7275

Kings River
Kings, the mightiest of all of California's famous whitewater rivers originates high in the Southern Sierra. Kings River, which is just east of Fresno, runs from Kings Canyon National Park west to Pine Flat Lake. It has what's been called the best fly-fishing anywhere in the U.S. In the summer, there are plenty of other things to do, including horseback riding and rafting. For info go to: http://www.kingsriver.com/welcome.htm. For reservations, please call (559) 233-4881 or (800) 846-3674

Pine Flat
Pine Flat Lake Marina is located 35 miles east of Fresno, CA, on the Kings River. Pine Flat Lake Marina is located at the Deer Creek Launch Ramp on Sunnyslope Road. Pine Flat Lake offers a wide variety of activities, such as recreational boating, world-class fishing, camping, and many more. Whether you like relaxing, fishing, or traveling at high speeds, Pine Flat Lake Marina has a wide selection of rental boat .559-787-2506 http://www.pineflatlakemarina.com/

High Sierra Pack Station
High Sierra Pack Station offers guided horseback trail rides in Yosemite National Park. Guided two-hour and half-day trips as well as full- or multiple-day trips available. Prices vary according to type of ride. Phone 559-285-7225 (summer); 559-299-8297 (winter). http://www.monohotsprings.com/horse.html.

Wonder Valley Ranch Resort
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort offers guided horseback trail rides. Reservations required. 6450 Elwood Road, Sanger. Phone 559-787-2551. Toll-free 800-821-2801. http://www.wondervalley.com.

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Phone: (209) 372-0200. http://www.nps.gov/yose/