Sunrise to Sunset.
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Phone Number
(925) 447-0426
Park Hours
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.Online reservations are not available for this park.
Upcoming Park Events
No events scheduled at this moment.
BOATING
Boating
Boat Ramps
Boating
Boat Ramps
TRAIL USE
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
Bike Trails
Hiking Trails
DAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Surfing
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Interpretive Exhibits
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Windsurfing/Surfing
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms
Parking
Restrooms
Bird Walk
Join us for a Bird Walk
Saturday, June 10, 2023
at 8:00 am
New Parking/Boating Fee Payment App

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: Day Use Fee are being collected through the Yodel App.
- $10.00 parking
- $7.00 boat launch
- $1.00 discount for vehicle day use for persons 62 years of age or older
Boating: Boating fees (includes Day Use Fee) are being collected through the Yodel App.
- 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.