Thornburn Access Park is a 7. 4-acre riverside park located 17 miles east of Fresno on Highway 180 that provides safe and legal public access to the Kings River for kayaking and catch-and-release fishing.

The park features picnic areas, restroom facilities, and is open Friday-Monday from sunrise to sunset (with extended summer hours April-September). Swimming is not recommended during water releases due to higher flows and faster currents.