The mild climate, fertile soil, and abundance of water, permit a great diversification of crops. This figure represents gross income as reported by the Stanislaus County Agriculture Department. K-Mart 110 Retail Employment Development Dept. Oakdale is located near the northern tip of the San Joaquin Valley within a two-hour drive of the Sierra Nevadas, San Francisco, and the Pacific Ocean. Oakdale is a hub of recreational activity from the Stanislaus River winding through town, as the gateway to Yosemite National Park, and offering opportunities for water sports and fishing.
Nearby lakes are well suited for boating and water skiing.
Camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing are available in the nearby Sierra foothills. Bruce Bannerman, City Administrator 280 N. Third Ave.