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George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area is a state park unit on the
Merced River The Merced River (), in the central part of the U.S. state of California, is a -long tributary of the San Joaquin River flowing from the Sierra Nevada into the San Joaquin Valley. It is most well known for its swift and steep course through th ...
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about south of
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Features

The park has many native
riparian zone A riparian zone or riparian area is the interface between land and a river or stream. Riparian is also the proper nomenclature for one of the terrestrial biomes of the Earth. Plant habitats and communities along the river margins and banks a ...
trees and is home to various wildlife, especially birds. Swimming, fishing and picnicking are popular activities. The park was established in 1953.


See also

*
List of California state parks This is a list of parks, historic resources, reserves and recreation areas in the California State Parks system. List of parks See also * California State Beaches *List of California State Historic Parks * Parks in California * California Dep ...


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George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
{{Protected Areas of California, SP California State Recreation Areas Parks in Merced County, California Merced River Protected areas established in 1953 1953 establishments in California