The McConnell State Recreation Area is on the banks of the Merced River, about two miles northeast of Livingston (on U.S. Route 99 between Turlock and Merced). Fishing is popular for catfish, black bass and perch. There are picnic, camping and play areas.[1][2]
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Location | Merced County, California |
Nearest city | Livingston |
Coordinates | 37.4152°N 120.7110°W |
Area | 74 acres (29.95 ha) |
Created | 1949 |
Operated by | State of California |
Status | Open |
Water | Merced River |
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The McConnell State Recreation Area was one of the 48 California state parks proposed for closure in January 2008 by California's Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as part of a deficit reduction program.[3]
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