About this spot
Knights Ferry Recreation Area sits on the Stanislaus River beside the 1863 Knights Ferry covered bridge—the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi—off Sonora Road near Oakdale, with a visitor center, parking, and riverbank trail. Jumping or diving from the covered bridge itself is illegal under Stanislaus County ordinance. Away from the bridge, jumps of roughly 40 feet are reported along the riverbank near Lover's Leap, a rock wall rising over 200 feet, though depth and access should be confirmed on-site since river releases change flow often. Hazards include current, hidden rock, and difficult exits. This is a popular swimming and rafting put-in area; expect crowds on summer weekends.
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