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Hensley Lake
Less visited than nearby Eastman Lake, Hensley Lake has almost as many facilities and comparable fishing. Hensley Lake was created by a dam on the Fresno River.
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- Location: Roads 603 and 400 in Madera County
- Distance from Merced: 42 miles
- Distance from Los Banos: 69 miles
- Operating Authority: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Surface Area of Lake: 1,570 acres
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Facilities and Activities:
- Boat ramp
- Chemical/flush restrooms
- Drinking fountains
- Campgrounds/group campgrounds with BBQ grills/fire rings, shelters, hot showers, electric hookups
- Picnic areas with tables, shelters, and BBQ grills
- Group picnic areas and shelters
- Swimming area
- Playground
- Dump station
- Hiking/biking/equestrian trails
- Wildlife viewing area
- Horseshoe pits
- Dogs allowed? Yes
- Horses allowed? Yes, and a large network of equestrian trails are available
- Hunting allowed? Yes
- Fish species: Bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, sunfish. Rainbow trout during winter months.
- Boat rentals: No
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Website: http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=L268006