Salt Spring Valley Reservoir
Activities Camping: tent or RV; there are trees for hammock, but not too many Hiking: from campground to dam and back, about a mile Biking: from campground to dam and back, about a mile. But during low season, could bike on the road, when there are little traffic Boating (motor boating, kayak, canoe, jet ski): no rental, must bring your own. Launch fee is included in overnight camping fee. Otherwise, it is $5. Motor boat was not inspected when we were there, though we saw pamphlets on invasive mussels in the camp store Swimming: can do so, but algae and fishing hooks near shore. Better from near boats. Watch out for other fast water crafts Tubing: can tow tubes from boat, but need to be slow Fishing: good from boat and shore. To maintain the health of the fish they DO NOT allow live bait fishing (redworms okay). Largemouth bass (catch and release only) Crappie Red Ear Perch Bluegill Catfish (limited take Camping / Reservations Call (209) 785-7787 to make reservations. Camping is normally a first come basis but they may take reservations for Scouts. Call ahead for large group The host would hold an area for a short time. Still need to show up early $200 for a Boy Scout group up to 25 people for 3 days and 2 nights. During low season, and the water is low, the group could camp at the spillway Check in any time, as long as there are space. Check out around 1 pm, but when there aren’t many people, you can check out sometime in the early afternoon. No BBQ grill. Some sites may not have a table. Port-a-potty near the campsite, flush toilets and shower near camp store. Day use (per car): $10 Camping $20 per night per vehicle/tent Launch fee $5 per craft Dogs $5
Information website: https://dbw.parks.ca.gov/BoatingFacilities/f/813
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