Welcome to Gibson Ranch County Park! This 345-acre
park bristles with as many activities as an old-fashioned ranch. Like the
ranches of old, this park also boasts an equestrian center, stocked fishing lake
and preserved natural areas. Visiting Gibson Ranch will be like stepping back in
time, to the slow enjoyable country life of traditional rural America. For more
details, please visit www.gibson-ranch.com.
How to Get There
From U.S. Highway 50: Take the Watt Ave. North exit.
From Watt, make a left onto Elverta Road. Make a right into the park entrance,
located just past the bridge over Dry Creek.
From U.S. Highway 5 or 99: Drive north and continue on 99 at the split.
Exit Elverta Road and turn right. Follow for five miles and turn left into park
entrance just past Cherry Island Golf Course.
Activities
Take the kids, the office party or the out-of-town relatives
to Gibson Ranch County Park, because its sure to appeal to almost everyone.
A family and group picnic area is available for reservations. Up to 400 people
can fit in the group picnic area next to the playground. Historical exhibits and
a meeting room are also reservable.
Gibson Ranch is full of animals, both wild and tame. Horses, rabbits and birds
are raised by caretakers inside the ranch center, while wild animals and birds
inhabit the marshes and natural preserve to the west of the park.
Anglers young and old can try their luck at Gibson Ranch Lake, which has three
fishing docks.
Reservations are required for the informative nature and historical tours of
Gibson Ranch. Contact staff at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center at (916) 489-4918
Horse rentals and lessons, hayrides and other equestrian services are available
by calling (916) 991-7592.
Hours and Fees
The park is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Parking
fees are collected year-round, even on special event days and on weekends.
Park Fees: $5.00 Vehicle
$2.00 Small Watercraft Launch Fee
$10.00 Vehicle + Trailer or Oversized Vehicle (over 22 feet)
$20.00 Bus
Special Event fees vary by event
Self-payment is required if no fee collector is present.
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