This hiking area offers a variety of activities such as fishing, hiking, picnicking, and boating. You can also rent patio boats, motor boats, and row boats to explore the reservoir.
Yes, there are picnic areas available on a first-come, first-served basis at single tables. You can also reserve picnic gazebos at the Visitors Center. Additionally, there are four large group sites that can accommodate up to 100 people.
Yes, dogs are welcome in the west side parking lots and paved roads. However, they are not allowed in any boat or in the reservoir. Please keep them on a leash (6 foot maximum), and no more than three dogs per person.
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife such as flocks of white pelicans, geese, ducks, and shorebirds. Along the trails, you may spot upland species such as wild turkey, quail, and dove, plus predators such as eagles, osprey, hawks, and owls. You may also see deer, otters, coyote, and bobcats.
Yes, there are trails available for hiking. You can view the 3-D trails map for information on trails near the recreation area, including the Old San Pablo Dam Road trail which connects to Kennedy Grove and Briones Reservoir trails.