Reclamation announces seasonal changes at Lake Berryessa

NAPA, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation will be moving into off-season operation at Lake Berryessa beginning Oct. 6. The off-season operation includes closures of some facilities to enable Reclamation to perform necessary maintenance and allow for natural resource recovery.

All other Reclamation-operated locations at Lake Berryessa remain open year-round, with the exceptions and hours listed below:

• Oak Shores Day Use Area - the north end of Oak Shores will close for day use. South Oak Shore gates and restrooms will be open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Smittle Creek and Eticuera day use areas - gates will open at sunrise and close at 5 p.m.
• The Smittle Creek Trail is open and can be accessed from the Smittle Creek Day Use Area (parking lot gates will close by 5 p.m.)
• Capell Cove Boat Launch will remain open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• The Dufer Point Visitor Center and gates to day use areas will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Oak Shores, Smittle and Eticurea, and Capell are propane only day use areas; no charcoal is allowed.

The Dufer Point Visitor Center at 5520 Knoxville Road, Napa, CA 94558, is open Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays (exceptions above), from noon to 3 p.m. beginning Oct. 6. Maps, information, and America the Beautiful and Lake Berryessa annual passes are available during operating hours.

For information on activities, fees, directions, pet restrictions, or other questions, contact Lake Berryessa hereor visit the Lake Berryessa website at www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html.