February 18, 2023 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s New Melones Lake, Lake Berryessa, and Stony Gorge reservoirs will waive day use fees on Feb. 20 in honor of Presidents’ Day. Other fees, such as overnight camping, boat launching, and fees associated with concession managed areas, will still apply.

The New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum at 6850 Studhorse Flat Road, Sonora, is open Saturday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the purchase of park passes. The administration office is currently closed to the public. For information on New Melones, visit https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/index.html or call the New Melones Lake Visitor Center at 209-536-9543 (TTY 800-877-8339).

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, visit the Lake Berryessa website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html or call the visitor center at 707-966-2111, ext. 113, or the Lake Berryessa Administration Office at 707-966-2111 (TTY 800-877-8339).

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.


New Melones Lake 
Photo Credit: USBR
Source: USBR