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Reclamation Announces Lake Berryessa’s Spanish Flat Recreation Area is Reopening

Media Contact: Erin Curtis, 916-978-5100, eccurtis@usbr.gov

For Release: May 22, 2015

NAPA, Calif. ?Reclamation has signed a short-term concession contract with a new operator, Spanish Flat Partners, LLC, to operate the Spanish Flat Recreation Area at Lake Berryessa starting this Memorial Day weekend and through the summer. Recreation opportunities at Spanish Flat will include RV and tent camping and day use, including picnicking, swimming, fishing and hiking.

Over the past year, Reclamation installed new amenities at Spanish Flat, including potable water, an RV dump station and concrete vault restrooms. Other amenities include new picnic tables and fire rings in all day use areas and at campsites. Spanish Flat Recreation Area is located on the west side of Lake Berryessa at 4290 Knoxville Road, Napa, CA 94558.

Spanish Flat Partners, LLC, was recently formed by community members in collaboration with Reclamation’s Lake Berryessa Field Office. All parties are committed to providing quality customer service and outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. Spanish Flat Partners, LLC, will operate this scenic recreation area under an interim contract until a new long-term concession contract can be awarded.

In addition, Lake Berryessa offers recreation opportunities at its other sites:

Reclamation-Operated Facilities
The Capell Cove Boat Launch, Dufer Point Visitor Center, expansive Oak Shores Day Use Area, Smittle Creek Trail and several other day use areas around the lake are all open for the summer recreation season. Come fish for bluegill, bass, trout and salmon. Barbecue with family or friends at one of the many picnic areas. Walk the many miles of beach, or hike the Smittle Creek Trail.

Concession Operations
In addition to Spanish Flat, Markley Cove Resort, Pleasure Cove Marina, Steele Canyon Recreation Area and Putah Canyon Recreation Area are open and offer a variety of recreation services, including camping, boat rentals, cabin rentals, boat launching and more. For specific information, please call the concession operators or visit their websites:

Markley Cove: 707-966-2134, www.markleycoveresort.com
Pleasure Cove Marina: 707-966-9600, www.goberryessa.com
Steele Canyon Recreation Area: 707-966-9179, www.goberryessa.com
Putah Canyon Recreation Area: 707-966-9051, www.royalelkparkmanagement.com
Spanish Flat Recreation Area: 510-501-3979.

Other Recreation
There are many other recreation opportunities at and around Lake Berryessa. For questions, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at 707-966-2111 ext. 0 or visit the lake’s website for directions, hours of operation and other information at www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html.

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