Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area

Phone Number

(925) 447-0426

Park Hours

Sunrise to Sunset.

Dogs Allowed?

Yes

Driving Directions to Bethany Reservoir SRA

The recreation area is northeast of Livermore, seven miles off Interstate 580 at the Grant Line Road exit.

View on Map

Online reservations are not available for this park.

Upcoming Park Events

No events scheduled at this moment.

BOATING
Boating
Boat Ramps
TRAIL USE
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Surfing
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms

Interpretive Programs at Bethany

Summer Programs

New Parking/Boating Fee Payment App

Yodel QR CodeDay Use and Boating fees are now being collected through the free Yodel App at Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area. Yodel is secure and simple. All you need is a smartphone and a credit card. A multi-factor authentication protects users while the app’s evolving QR code prevents repeat pass usage.

With this new pay-by-phone option, you can pay for parking/boating fees prior to arriving at the park.

Download Yodel on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store or by scanning the QR code.

Please note: Yodel is available to pay for parking and boating entrance fees for day-use only. Visitors are advised that pay-by-phone is not a reservation and entry is subject to availability at each park unit. If parking lots are full, visitors should wait to park before taking advantage of the pay-by-phone option. All sales are final and there are no cancellations or refunds.

Basic Park Information

Located in the northernmost part of the San Joaquin Valley, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especially fishing and windsurfing. It also features a bike trail (along the California Aqueduct Bikeway) - and many windmills. It is also the northern terminus of the California Aqueduct.

Address: 13638 Christensen Rd, Byron, CA 94514

Fees:  

  • $10.00 parking 
  • $7.00 boat launch
  • $1.00 discount for vehicle day use for persons 62 years of age or older

Boating: 

  • Boat launch near main parking lot
  • Speed limit is 5 mph
  • Small boats, canoe, kayak, catamarans, sailboarders are allowed

Fishing

  • Persons age 16 and over must carry a valid fishing license. 

Bicycling

  • The California Aqueduct Bikeway is a popular cycling trail. 

Dogs 

  • Dogs must be on a 6 foot maximum leash and under human control at all times. 

 

Education Programs

If you are interested in brining your class to Bethany Reservoir SRA please contact Fiona Catalano at (925) 243-2003 or email fiona.catalano@parks.ca.gov.