Fog over New Melones Lake
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Bureau of Reclamation will waive day use fees at all Reclamation direct managed areas at Lake Berryessa, New Melones Lake, and Stony Gorge Reservoir for all visitors in honor of U.S. military members who have bravely served our country. Other fees, such as overnight camping, boat launching, and fees associated with concession managed areas, will still apply.
Current U.S. military and dependents, Gold Star Families, and U.S. military veterans are eligible to receive free annual or lifetime passes which cover entrance and day use fees at national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and other federally managed recreational lands including New Melones Lake, Lake Berryessa, and Stony Gorge Reservoir. Online sign up for the Military Annual Pass and Gold Star and Lifetime Pass can be found here: Interagency Military Annual Pass. America the Beautiful federal recreational lands passes available here.
The New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum at 6850 Studhorse Flat Road, Sonora, is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to visit the museum and to purchase park passes. The administration office is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for pass sales. For information contact New Melones or visit the New Melones website here: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/index.html.
The Lake Berryessa Dufer Point Visitor Center at 5520 Knoxville Road, Napa, is open Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays from noon to 3 p.m. Maps, information, and America the Beautiful and Lake Berryessa annual passes are available during operating hours. For information on Lake Berryessa, contact Lake Berryessa or visit the Lake Berryessa website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html.
The Stony Gorge Reservoir Ranger Station at 2551 County Road 304 in Elk Creek is open year-round Friday through Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact the station for information at 530-685-8618 (TTY 800-877-8339), or visit the Stony Gorge website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/stony-gorge/index.html.
