Oakdale, CA Travel, Photos Information and News

Oakdale is a proud city with a small town atmosphere located in Stanislaus County approx. 15 miles northeast of Modesto. Set at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, winter temperatures ranging from the mid 30's to the high 60's and summer temperatures from the 70's to the low 100's.

Oakdale hosts a professional rodeo the second weekend in April, and the Oakdale Chocolate Festival the third weekend in May each year.

Oakdale is one of the gateways to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada foothills from Highway 120. The Stanislaus River winds through town offering opportunities for water sports and fishing. Nearby lakes are popular destinations for boating and water skiing. Camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and skiing are available within an hour's drive in the nearby Sierras.