6:00am - Sunset
Vessel Use: 6:00am-Sunset
San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
Los Banos Creek reservoir day use, boat launch and campground will be closed until further notice due to a Department of Water Resources water release across the spillway. South rim will remain open for hikers. All visitors much check in at the entrance station
Phone Number
(209) 826-1197
Max. Trailer Lengths
Trailer: Up to 30 Feet
Camper/Motorhome: Up to 30 Feet
Park Hours
Dogs Allowed?
Yes
Dogs allowed only in campground.
E-Bike LocationsDriving Directions to San Luis Reservoir SRA
On Highway 152, 7 miles West of I-5, or 33 miles East of Highway 101 from Gilroy.Address for Park Headquarters:
31426 Gonzaga Road, Gustine, CA 95322
Hours are Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
Visitors will be able to reserve campsites and lodging six months in advance from the current date. Bookings may extend from the arrival date to the desired departure date – based on availability and the park’s maximum stay rules.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
BOATING
Boating
Boat Ramps
Boating
Boat Ramps
OVERNIGHT FACILITIES
Family Campsites
Group Campsites
Primitive Camping
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
Family Campsites
Group Campsites
Primitive Camping
RV Sites w/Hookups
RV Dump Station
RV Access
TRAIL USE
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding
Hiking Trails
Horseback Riding
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Guided Tours
Off-Highway Vehicles
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
Picnic Areas
Exhibits and Programs
Fishing
Guided Tours
Off-Highway Vehicles
Beach Area
Swimming
Windsurfing/Surfing
Family Programs
Geocaching
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Restrooms / Showers
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Welcome to San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area!
Nestled in the grassy hills of the western San Joaquin Valley near historic Pacheco Pass, San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area is noted for boating, board sailing, camping, and picnicking. But it's anglers who find the unit's three lakes most inviting.
Temporary Closure Notice: Dam Safety Project to Temporarily Close Basalt Campground and Day Use Area at San Luis Reservoir SRA: California State Parks announced the extended temporary closure of the Basalt Campground and Day Use Area at San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area due to a Safety of Dams Project. As of May 31, 2022 the Basalt Campground and Day Use Area will be closed for the entirety of the Dam Safety Project. Reservation holders will be contacted directly by State Parks’ reservation system -- ReserveCalifornia.com. Alternative campgrounds and day use locations will remain open in the park complex during the temporary closure.
Explore San Luis Reservoir SRA:
Contact Us:
Four Rivers Sector Office (209) 826-1197
Basalt Campground Kiosk (209) 827-6846
O'Neill Forebay Kiosk (209) 826-4714
Los Banos Creek Kiosk (209)826-6393
Mederios Entrance Kiosk (209) 826-6240