Updated info on Berryessa regarding facilities

[Caudawg]

Here is the latest info on Berryessa regarding water level and facilities:

The water is 26.27 feet below the top of the spillway. Lake Berryessa has had 1.88 inches of rainfall since 7/1/13. As of the Monday, 1/27/14, the lake level is 413.73 feet msl.

Steele Canyon Recreation Area, Spanish Flat Recreation Area, and Putah Canyon Recreation Area Are Open at Lake Berryessa!

Steele Canyon Recreation Area
1605 Steele Canyon Road
707-966-9179

Spanish Flat Recreation Area
4209 Knoxville Road
707-966-9192

Reservation Policy

Payments are made in advance on-line and over the phone. Cancellations must be received 72 hours or more in advance of planned arrival date to receive a refund.

Campsites and Recreational Vehicle (RV) Sites - During the Summer (April 1st to October 1st) there is a 2 night minimum stay for weekend campsite reservations (3 nights over holiday weekends). There is no charge for children under the age of 12.

Rates are based on double occupancy, and do not include taxes or gratuities.

Must be 21 years old to reserve a campsite.

There is a limit of two vehicles and eight people for Standard and RV Campsites.

There is a limit of one vehicle and four people for Tent Only Campsites.

All rates are subject to approval by the Bureau of Reclamation and can change at any time.

Rates

RV Campsite (Maximum 2 vehicles) - $32 (2 people). Additional person $4, maximum 8 people per site.

Standard Campsite (Maximum 2 vehicles) - $30 (2 people). Additional person $4, maximum 8 people per site.

Tent Only Campsite (Maximum 1 vehicle) - $25 (2 people). Additional person $4, maximum 8 people per site.

12 years and under are free

Extra Vehicle/Parking - $5 per vehicle, per night of camping.

Pet Fee - $5 per pet, per day or night of camping

Day Use - $15 per vehicle

Extra Person (day use) - $4 per person, walk in.

Boat Launch - Not a registered camper $20 (Steele Canyon only).

Boat Launch - Registered camper $10 (Steele Canyon only).

Annual Boat Launch Pass - $250 - May, 2013 to May, 2014 (usable at Steele Canyon only).

Annual Day Use Pass - $125 (site specific pass for Spanish Flat and site specific pass for Steele Canyon).

The Annual Day Use Pass is a sticker in the window of the car good for one year and this includes driving in and parking, fishing, etc.... you do not have to park outside.

ALL annual passes can be purchased at the gate at Steele Canyon Resort.

Web pages for the new campgrounds can be viewed at:

http://goberryessa.com/services/SteeleCanyon/

http://goberryessa.com/services/SpanishFlat/

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Putah Canyon Recreation Area

707-966-9051

http://www.royalelkparkmanagement.com/L ... yessa.html

Reservation Policy

Reservations must booked two days prior to arrival, either by phone or made in person. There is a two night minimum for any Friday, Saturday and Sunday stay. There will be a $5 dollar reservation processing fee.

Cancelations must be received two weeks prior to the arrival date and will receive a full refund less the $5 processing fee.

Visa or Master Card credit cards over the phone will be the acceptable payment method.

Reservations can be made in person but must follow all booking window policies. Cash, check or credit card (Visa and Master Card only) are acceptable and only US currency.

There is a limit of two vehicles and eight people for standard and RV Campsites. There is a limit of one vehicle and four people for Tent Only Campsites.

Rates

RV Campsite (Maximum 2 vehicles) - $32 (2 people). Additional person $4, with maximum 8 people per site.

Standard Campsite (Maximum 2 vehicles) - $30 (2 people). Additional person $4, with maximum 8 people per site.

Tent Only Campsite (Maximum 1 vehicle) - $25 (2 people). Additional person $4, with maximum 4 people per site.

Extra Vehicle/Parking - $5 per vehicle, per night of camping.

Pet Fee - $5 per pet, per day or night of camping.

Day Use - $15 per vehicle.

Extra Person (day use) - $4 per person, walk in.

Boat Launch - Not a registered camper $20 (Putah Canyon only).

Boat Launch - Registered camper $10 (Putah Canyon only).

Annual Boat Launch Pass - $250 (usable at Putah Canyon only).
Annual Day Use Pass - $125 (site specific pass for Putah Canyon).
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Please note that currently no RV hook-ups, potable water, flush restrooms or showers are available for campers at any of the Recreation Areas. Visitors and campers are advised to bring bottled drinking water.
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Reclamation Announces Seasonal Recreation Area Closures and Seasonal Changes to
Park Hours at Lake Berryessa

The Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office, has scheduled a seasonal closure of the north side of Oak Shores Day Use Area and the two restrooms along the Smittle Creek Trail at Lake Berryessa from Oct. 15 through April 1, 2014. The south side of Oak Shores will continue to offer restroom facilities, picnic tables, barbeque grills, water access and a kayak/canoe hand launch. This seasonal closure allows Reclamation to perform necessary maintenance tasks and provides time for natural resource recovery. All other locations will remain open year-round.

Seasonal changes to park hours include the following for the Reclamation-operated Oak Shores Day Use Area, Smittle Creek Day Use Area and Eticuera Day Use Area:

Beginning Sept. 9, gates will close at 7 p.m. to reflect changes in daylight hours.

Effective Oct. 15 through Nov. 3, gates will close at 6 p.m.

From Nov 3, 2013, through March 8, 2014, gates will close at 5 p.m.

The Capell Cove Boat Launch Facility continues to be open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Dufer Point Visitor Center is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 p.m.

For information regarding seasonal operations at concession-operated facilities, please visit the websites for Markley Cove at www.markleycoveresort.com, Pleasure Cove Marina, Steele Canyon Recreation Area and Spanish Flat Recreation Area at www.goberryessa.com, or Putah Canyon Recreation Area at www.royalelkparkmanagement.com.

For information on activities, directions, pet restrictions or other questions, please call the Dufer Point Visitor Center at 707-966-2111, ext. 113 or the Lake Berryessa Administration Office at 707-966-2111 or visit the Lake Berryessa website at http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html.

The Lake Berryessa Administration Office will continue to be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 5520 Knoxville Road, Napa CA 94558. Maps and information are available at the Administration Office as well as the Visitor Center.
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Spanish Flat Village Center: A mile south of Oak Shores you’ll find Cucina Italiana Restaurant, Spanish Flat Country Store & Deli, the Hand-Made Store & More, the Monticello Valley History Exhibit, and CeCe Short’s California Outdoor Properties. They are all ready to help you enjoy the lake.

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Capell Cove Public Launch Ramp: A few miles south of the Spanish Flat Village Center, this free public launch ramp serves both recreational boaters and anglers.
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Turtle Rock Bar & Restaurant: At the corner of Hwy 128 and Knoxville Road just down from the Capell launch ramp, this Lake Berryessa landmark is a fun place to relax with a drink and a “world famous eggroll” while watching the boats and jet skis roll by.

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Pleasure Cove Marina: Pleasure Cove Marina operates from the south end of the lake and offers houseboat rentals, cabin rentals, tent & RV camping, boat slips, boat and jet ski rentals, boat gasoline.
Has a day use picnic area, but not on the water. (707) 966-9600, www.goberryessa.com/
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Markley Cove Resort: The closest resort to Monticello Dam, Markley Cove offers cabin rentals, a convenience store, food service, marina services, boat slips,boat gasoline, Lake Berryessa Boat & Jet Ski Rentals.
No day use picnic area. (707) 966-2134, www.markleycoveresort.com/index.html
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Official Bureau of Reclamation Approved Recreation Rates

http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/d ... _rates.pdf

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Detailed maps and descriptions of local trails and parks are available at http://www.napahiking.com/lake_district ... ryessa.htm

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http://www.lakeberryessanews.com/facilities2.html

[Wolfeman]

I called Pleasure Cove marina this morning.
They said the water was dropping noticeably on a daily basis since they start the latest draw down.
But she said their ramp would be fine for me to launch on Saturday.
- Wolfeman