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Reclamation's Mid-Pacific Region Announces Recreational Activities for 2009 at Lake Berryessa

Media Contact: Pete Lucero, 916-978-5100, 06/10/2009 10:36

For Release: June 10, 2009

The Bureau of Reclamation announces that the following recreation services will be available for the visiting public at Lake Berryessa, Napa County, during the 2009 recreation season:

  Markley Cove Concession Area, managed by FX10 LLC, the closest facility to Monticello Dam, will continue to provide services to include a convenience store, food service, marina, boat and jet ski rentals, fuel and bait sales, fishing licenses, and cabin rentals. Contact Markley Cove at 707-966-2134 for more information.

  Steele Park Concession Area, managed by Steele Park Resort, Inc., will continue to provide services to include boat slips and launches, fuel sales, a retail store, and RV camping. Contact Steele Park at 1-800-522-2123 for more information.

  Pleasure Cove Concession Area, managed by Pleasure Cove Marina, LLC, a Forever Resorts Property, will continue to provide services to include overnight tent and RV camping, a marina, restaurant, convenience store, and cabin and houseboat rentals. Contact Pleasure Cove Marina at 707-966-9600 for more information.

  Oak Shores Day Use Area, owned by Reclamation, has traditionally been a day-use area only. Reclamation has converted the north end into a temporary campground with 90-100 campsites and 20 RV sites to provide improved recreational opportunities on Lake Berryessa's west shore. Campsites will offer barbeque grills and picnic tables, and sales of food and camping items will be available. Reclamation has signed an interim contract with Forever Resorts to manage the area. Contact Pleasure Cove Marina at 707-966-9600 for more information.

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"We are pleased to provide as many activities at Lake Berryessa as possible for the 2009 recreation season," said Mr. Mike Finnegan, Area Manager, Central California Area Office. "Boat launching will be provided at Steele Park, Pleasure Cove, Markley Cove, and the Government-operated free boat launch at Capell Cove." Mr. Finnegan added, "Reclamation continues to work with our partners to solicit and award new long-term contracts for full operation of the lake in 2010."

Operated by Reclamation's Central California Area Office as part of the Solano Project, Lake Berryessa is visited by some 1.5 million people annually. Government-owned facilities are open and include a visitor center, water education center, Oak Shores Day Use Area, Smittle Creek, Olive Orchard, Eticuera, and a free boat launch at Capell Cove. These areas offer a variety of year-round recreational opportunities including fishing, wildlife viewing, beach activities, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Interpretative programs by Reclamation Park Rangers will also be offered throughout the summer. Please visit http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html for additional information.

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