Don Pedro Bar, named after the land owner in the area, was the location of a significant gold find. Over $13 million in gold was mined from the location in the mid 1800's.
The Don Pedro Recreation Agency Board of Control meets monthly to discuss Agency business and set policy. The DPRA Board of Control consists of the following members:
| Ron Macedo | Turlock Irrigation District |
| Stu Gilman | Modesto Irrigation District |
| Margaret Hannaford | City & County of San Francisco |