Half-Day Millerton Lake Tour – Fresno
Half-Day Millerton Lake Tour – Fresno
I’m inviting to you my personal QUICK get-away! Millerton Lake is a quick break for us locals here in Fresno. It’s located within Fresno County just 15 minutes north of Fresno. It’s in the city of Friant, California but still in Fresno County. View the place where Fresno County began in a former town called Millerton which is now a man-made state recreation lake. . . Millerton Lake! It covers the former town where Fresno County’s first county seat was. This tour also gives visitors a lovely view of the Friant Dam. Take photos with my help, hear the history of the lake and enjoy nature. Millerton has a breathtaking walking trail, good for beginners yet thrilling enough for the expert as it gives you a constant view of the lake. After the historic commentary is given and photos are taken, I can assist you and point you in the direction of getting started on the hike if you desire. I have experience with Millerton’s trail and there is always a park ranger at Millerton for safety. Cell phones are usable.
Itinerary
1. 10:30 AM
Meet in front of Millerton Courthouse inside of Millerton State Recreation Park and Lake.
2. 10:35 AM
Follow the tour guide to the back of Millerton Courthouse to listen to the history of the lake and how Fresno County began.
3. 10:50 AM
Take photos with the lake and Friant Dam in the background.
4. 11 AM
Free time at Millerton Lake and walk along suggested areas. Allow your guide to point you in the right direction if you plan to enjoy the water or if you want to take a solo hike.
The tour guide will stick around for additional questions and directions. The tour guide will explain sites on the Millerton map that guest will receive by the park ranger upon entering Millerton. The guide can walk with you along the lake and get you started on a trial; but they must depart by 11:30 AM. Guest are free to stay longer.
5. 12 Noon – Tour guide departs but guest are welcomed to stay until Millerton closes at 6 pm in the Winter season and 10 PM in the summer season.
This tour can be customized
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Address or Intersection, Suggested by Guide: Millerton State Recreation Park CA-145, Friant, CA 93626 Upon entering the park you’ll need to drive to the historic Millerton Courthouse which sits on a hill and is towards the Friant Dam.
Transportation
This is a walking tour. Guest will arrive in their own vehicle. Tips: Vehicle entrance is $10 per vehicle on non-holidays and $20 on major federal holidays like Christmas, memorial day and 4th of July.
What’s Included
Other: Historical commentary and photo services. Two snacks and one beverage is provided per person. A map is provided by the park ranger at the lake entrance gate. Your tour guide can explain the map to you and if you desire to take hike along the Millerton trial, your guide can point you in the right direction to start a trial after the commentary and photos.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
10 USD – You’ll need $10 per car to enter into Millerton Lake State Recreation Park. During covid they are only taking credit card or debit card payments right now.
What’s Extra
Other: Note: There is no place to purchase food at Millerton Lake. Guest can bring their own lunch; but remember that two snacks and one beverage is already provided per person. Since the tour is only one hour, unless guest decide to stay longer, you might not need to bring a lunch and the snacks might suffice depending upon the person.