February 15, 2026 - SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In honor of Presidents’ Day, Monday, Feb. 16th the Bureau of Reclamation will waive day use fees at Lake Berryessa, New Melones Lake, and Stony Gorge Reservoir. Other fees, such as overnight camping, boat launching, and fees associated with concession managed areas, will still apply.

The New Melones Lake administration office is open Monday-Friday (except holidays), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information on New Melones, visit https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones/index.html or call the New Melones Lake administration office at 209-459-7290.

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 Lake Berryessa Administration Office at 707-905-7896. 

The Stony Gorge Reservoir Ranger Station is located at 2551 County Road 304 in Elk Creek and has limited hours of operation. For up-to-date information please contact 530-685-8618 or visit the Stony Gorge website at https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/stony-gorge/index.html  



Source: USBR