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Reclamation Expects a Busy Recreation Season This Summer at Lake Berryessa

Media Contact: Russell Grimes, 916-978-5100, rwgrimes@usbr.gov

For Release: May 09, 2017

NAPA, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s Lake Berryessa is a beautiful destination and safe for swimming, boating, and fishing for the whole family. The public is encouraged to come out and enjoy the great outdoors at the lake this summer.

Lake Berryessa is full after 11 years of decreasing water levels and several years of drought in California. With temperatures averaging in the mid-70s and only expected to increase, the lake is a great option for cooling off on a hot summer’s day with the family. The public is encouraged to take advantage of the many recreational opportunities happening at Lake Berryessa this summer, including “Meet a Park Ranger at Monticello Dam” every Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 2 p.m. now through Labor Day, as well as the World Environment Day on Sunday, June 4 near Markley Cove Resort. Details for these events and more can be found at https://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/newsrelease/detail.cfm?RecordID=58935..

Additionally, concessionaires at Lake Berryessa also offer a variety of recreation services, including camping and boat launching. For more information regarding operations and services at concession-operated facilities or to make reservations, please contact:

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
Spanish Flat Recreation Area 707-966-0200, www.spanishflatcamping.com
Putah Canyon Recreation Area, 707-966-9051, www.royalelkparkmanagement.com .

If you would like more information on any topic described, please contact the Lake Berryessa Field Office at 707-966-2111 ext. 113, or visit the Lake Berryessa website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/ for additional information.

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