Oak Shores Day Use Area
Open — Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The north side of Oak Shores remains closed. Some reservable Coyote Beach sites are available on weekends only.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:51PM PST until December 30 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 36 expected. * WHERE...Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, East Bay Hills, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
About
Oak Shores Day Use Area is a free public recreation site managed by the Bureau of Reclamation on the western shore of Lake Berryessa. Nestled in the blue oak woodlands east of Napa Valley, the area provides beach access, swimming, shoreline fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Facilities include picnic tables, propane-only BBQ areas, vault toilets, and parking with lake views. Some reservable Coyote Beach sites are available on weekends. The 2.6-mile Smittle Creek Trail connects Oak Shores to Smittle Creek Day Use Area, offering scenic hiking through varied terrain. Lake Berryessa itself is a large yet uncrowded reservoir popular for boating, water sports, and fishing. The surrounding landscape features Mediterranean climate conditions with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Note that the north side of Oak Shores Day Use Area remains closed until further notice, and only propane-fueled cooking equipment is permitted throughout Lake Berryessa.
Directions
From Sacramento: Take I-80 west toward San Francisco, exit 113 towards Woodland. Travel 1.5 miles to Winters exit, turn left. Follow road into Winters, which becomes Highway 128. Continue on 128 to right turn on Knoxville Road. Oak Shores is approximately 8 miles north on Knoxville Road. From San Francisco: Drive north on I-80, take Napa exit onto Highway 29, turn onto Highway 121, follow to Highway 128. Continue on 128 to right turn on Knoxville Road, approximately 8 miles north.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Putah Canyon Campground 5.4mi
- Bothe-napa Valley Sp Valley Group Campground 15mi
- Bothe-napa Valley Sp Cabins And Yurts 15mi
- Ritchey Creek Campground 16mi
- Sugarloaf Ridge Sp Group Campground 17mi
- Sugarloaf Ridge Sp Day Use Area 17mi
- Sugarloaf Ridge Sp Campground 17mi
- Point Pinole Regional Shoreline 40mi
- Briones Regional Park 44mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jgjordan@usbr.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 966-2111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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