Photo: USFWS Pacific Southwest Region · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Heads up: Cooler months are quiet on the river. Check flows before you go.
Quick facts
- Type
- River
- State
- California
- Length
- About 98.2 miles
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Boat ramps
- 1
- Campgrounds
- 1
- Fish species
- None recorded
Get on the water
Ramps & rentals
Float San Joaquin River with a guide
Guided rafting, kayak and fishing trips. Or bring your own boat and gear.
Affiliate linksWhere to stay
Camp near the water
Private sites nearby
Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.
Affiliate linkCabins and hotels near San Joaquin River
Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.
Affiliate linkOff the water
Nearby trails
Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.
Before you launch
Gas, bait & supplies nearby
Gas and fuel docks
- Arco 444 Mossdale Road, Lathrop0.3 miDirections
- One Stop0.5 miDirections
- Safeway Fuel Station 2808 Country Club Boulevard, Stockton0.7 miDirections
- Valero0.8 miDirections
Bait and tackle
- Bait & TackleBait0.7 miDirections
- Bass Pro Shops 1356 Bass Pro Drive, Manteca4.1 miDirections
- Sportsman's Warehouse 10536 Trinity Parkway, Stockton4.6 miDirections
- 5.11 Tactical 3005 Countryside Drive, Turlock · Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:009.0 miCallDirections
Groceries and ice
- Jimmy's One Stop 30836 Airport Way, Tracy · Mo-Su 05:00-21:000.3 miCallDirections
- Denise's Farmers MarketIce0.7 miDirections
- SafewayIce 2808 Country Club Boulevard, Stockton · Mo-Su 05:00-24:000.7 miCallDirections
- 7-Eleven 2725 Country Club Boulevard, Stockton0.8 miCallDirections
RV dump and fresh water
- Water and shower stop for bikesFresh water20.8 miDirections
- RV dump stationDump station23.9 miDirections
Hospitals and urgent care
- Dameron HospitalEmergency 525 West Acacia Street, Stockton · 24/72.0 miCallDirections
- San Joaquin General HospitalEmergency 500 West Hospital Road, French Camp · 24/72.6 miCallDirections
- Saint Josephs HospitalEmergency 1801 Cemetery Lane, Stockton · 24/72.9 miCallDirections
- Saint Joseph's Behavioral Health Center 2510 North California Street, Stockton · 24/73.0 miCallDirections
Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.
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Good to know
San Joaquin River FAQ
Where can I launch a boat on San Joaquin River?
Boat ramps and marinas listed for this water: Boat ramp, Stockton Sailing Club, RiverPoint Landing Marina. Fees and hours change by season, so check with the managing agency before you tow.
Where can I camp near San Joaquin River?
Campgrounds near the water include Turtle Beach RV park. When public sites are full, private sites nearby are listed on Hipcamp.
Is there gas near San Joaquin River?
The closest listed fuel is Arco, about 0.3 miles from the water.
Where can I buy bait near San Joaquin River?
Bait and tackle nearby: Bait & Tackle (0.7 mi), Bass Pro Shops (4.1 mi), Sportsman's Warehouse (4.6 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.
Keep exploring
Nearby water
Sources: USGS 3DHP and National Atlas (rivers via Esri Living Atlas), Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.