Oak Shores Day Use Area
Oak Shores is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping allowed. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. October through April, and 8:00 p.m. May through September. Group picnic shelters can be reserved through Recreation.gov for $25/day or used first-come, first-served.
Heat Advisory issued August 8 at 9:42PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows in the mid 60s in the hills to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, 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, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest locations will be across the far interior.
About
Oak Shores Day Use Area sits along the western shore of Lake Berryessa, nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley. The Bureau of Reclamation manages this free public recreation area, which offers six large group shade shelters spread across three beach areas: Acorn Beach, Foxtail Flat, and Coyote Beach. Each shelter accommodates groups of up to 50 people and can be reserved through Recreation.gov for $25 per day, or used first-come, first-served if unreserved. The area provides swimming access, shoreline fishing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking. Amenities include vault restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. The 2.6-mile Smittle Creek Trail connects Oak Shores to the adjacent Smittle Creek Day Use Area. Free life jacket borrowing is available for children and adults. This is strictly a day-use facility. Overnight camping is prohibited, and gates close daily. Open fires are not permitted; only the provided barbecue grills may be used. Glass containers, fireworks, unleashed pets, and trailers are also prohibited.
Directions
From Sacramento: Take I-80 west toward San Francisco, exit 113 towards Woodland. Travel 1.5 miles to the Winters sign, exit and turn left at the light. Follow into Winters where the road becomes Highway 128. Continue on 128 and turn right on Knoxville Road. Oak Shores is approximately 8 miles north on Knoxville Road. From San Francisco: Drive north on I-80, take the Napa turnoff onto Highway 29, then Highway 121 to Highway 128. Continue on 128 and turn right on Knoxville Road, then 8 miles north.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| BOR-berryessa@usbr.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (707) 966-2111 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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