Visitor Information
Lake Berryessa Vicinity Map/Lake Berryessa Location Map
Things to Remember Before Arriving
Lake Berryessa is located in a fairly remote area, approximately 45 minutes from major facilities or towns. You should remember to stock up on food items, gasoline, and any other necessities for your trip. Some items can be purchased in small local stores and inside the resorts.
You will need permits for special events and some activities on Lake Berryessa. Please see links below for permit information.
Lake Berryessa is a popular recreation destination for over 1.5 million visitors each year. Many of those visitors participate in motorized boating activities year round. You are responsible for knowing and following all boating regulations and "rules of the road" on the lake. Please use common sense, and everyone will go home safely with great memories!
- California Boating and Waterways (you will be leaving the Bureau's website)
Where to Stay at Lake Berryessa
View a listing of resorts, parks, and marinas with links to their websites.
What to Do at Lake Berryessa
Maps, Brochures, and Posters
- Brochures:
- Lake Berryessa Federal Recreation Area (pdf - 4.1 MB)
- Oak Shores/Smittle Creek Day Use Park (pdf - 276 KB)
- A Guide to Snakes (pdf - 182 KB)
- Birds Checklist for Berryessa (pdf - 2.2 MB)
- Fishing Brochure (pdf - 184 KB)
- General Safety Visitor Tips Brochure (pdf - 232KB)
- Jr. Ranger Activity Book (pdf - 20 MB)
- Park Rules Flyer (English/Spanish) (pdf - 37 KB)
- Watchable Wildlife at Lake Berryessa (pdf - 249 KB)
- Lake Berryessa Plant Species List (pdf - 98 KB)
- Maps:
Please contact our Headquarters Office at 707-966-2111 if you would like to receive any of these brochures in larger print editions.
Driving Directions Map
Other Helpful Resources, Links, and Activities
- Berryessa Trail and Paddle Guide (private website)
- Berryessa Trails and Conservation (private website with additional trail info)
- Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area Partnership
- Bureau of Land Management (hunting, Off Highway Vehicle areas, additional regional recreation opportunity info
- California Department of Boating and Waterways (boating safety and regulation info)
- California Department of Fish and Game (fishing and hunting permit info)
- California Native Plant Society, Sacramento Chapter
- Lake Berryessa Watershed Partnership
- Local Sierra Club
- The Napa County Land Trust
- Recreation.gov (Governmentwide recreation and reservation information)
- U.C. Davis Putah-Cache Creek Bioregion Project
- Upper Putah Creek Stewardship
- Quail Ridge Conservancy
Contact Us for Reclamation addresses and to contact our Administrative Offices
Last update: August 13, 2008