Lake Berryessa Visitors Brochure
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© 2007 Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce of Chamber Berryessa Lake 2007 © www.lakeberryessachamber.com Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce of Chamber Berryessa Lake the by Produced Backroads of Napa of Backroads Discover the Beautiful Beautiful the Discover San Francisco San San Francisco San of the local haunts. local the of d Oaklan Oakland boat. Taste award-winning wines. Enjoy dining at one one at dining Enjoy wines. award-winning Taste boat. - house a Rent resort. front lake a at while a for Stay ming. Spend the day exploring the beauty of the area. area. the of beauty the exploring day the Spend ming. Richmond d Richmon - swim and fishing, boating, for Berryessa Lake of ters 80 shoreline than Lake Tahoe!) Come and enjoy the wa the enjoy and Come Tahoe!) Lake than shoreline - 680 3 miles wide, with 165 miles of shoreline (that’s more more (that’s shoreline of miles 165 with wide, miles 3 water in California. 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Or spend a day hawks and numerous other species throughout the year. Other Points Of Interest Con the water swimming and boating. Better You might also see fox, bobcat, mountain lion, or snakes. No matter how you access Lake Berryessa, you’ll yet, plan to stay for a while at one of the lakeside Information and maps are available at trailheads or the come through beautiful valleys. At the north is resorts or at the bed and breakfast within a vineyard Bureau of Reclamation Visitors Center. Pope Valley where you’ll find the historic build- and ranch. There is something to entertain everyone. ings of Aetna Springs, and Litto’s Hubcap Ranch, California Sate Landmark No. 939. From the west Wineries you’ll pass through Chiles Valley or Capell Valley. Water Sports, Boating & Fishing Leave the congested Napa And from the southeast a must see destination is The best way to appreciate the lake is from the water. Valley and visit our award- the Monticello Dam. Launch your own boat, or rent from one of the winning and historic local lakeside resorts. The water is 75° warm in the sum- wineries. You’ll discover why mer, and the scenery is spectacular all year. You’ll they have achieved cult sta- Public Day Use Facilities find many quiet coves to enjoy swimming and tus among discerning wine Lake Berryessa and the nearly 10,000 acres relaxation. Or take to the open water for lovers. Stop by and you’ll surrounding it are administered by the Bureau of tubing and skiing. often get to speak directly Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior. The with the wine makers and BOR maintains three, free public day use facilities: Bring your kayak or canoe and learn more about the local Smittle Creek Park, Oak Shores Park, and Capell cruise along the shore or around vintage and viticulture. Plus, Cove Boat Ramp. The parks include picnic sites one of several islands. There are a dozen be sure to take in the beauty with BBQ grills, water fountains, restrooms, and different points around the lake with public of the surrounding oak-studded hills and acres of Napa’s miles of shoreline for swimming, fishing and access from the road for paddle launch. most spectacular agricultural land and open space. observing nature. The fishing at Lake Berryessa is rated as some of the best in the state. Anglers enjoy fishing for both Lodging & Camping cold and warm water species including bass, catfish, bluegill, rainbow trout, kokanee and crappie. Overnight accommodations are available at most of the Knowledgeable fishing guides are available year privately-managed resorts around Lake Berryessa. Each is round. Contact the resorts for more information, unique in what is offered, but you’ll find cabins, camp- or launch your boat at Capell Cove. ing for RV’s and tents, boat and jet ski rentals, bait and fishing licenses, marina services and gasoline, plus scenic views all around. If you prefer, there’s a bed and breakfast Wildlife & Hiking tucked in the hills. Hike one of the trails around the lake and go bird Food & Dining To learn more about the area and for watching to see osprey and contact information visit the bald eagles as they catch “the Many of the resorts offer food service and convenience Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce website: stores, but be sure to stop by one of the local restau- one that got away” from the www.lakeberryessachamber.com angler in the boat. Look for rants for good food and fine wines of the area. Or pick nesting eagles in the fall and up snacks and picnic supplies at one of the local stores. Then continue to enjoy the beauty and fun of the area. © 2007 Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce of Chamber Berryessa Lake 2007 © www.lakeberryessachamber.com Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce of Chamber Berryessa Lake the by Produced Backroads of Napa of Backroads Discover the Beautiful Beautiful the Discover San Francisco San San Francisco San of the local haunts. local the of d Oaklan Oakland boat. Taste award-winning wines. Enjoy dining at one one at dining Enjoy wines. award-winning Taste boat. - house a Rent resort. front lake a at while a for Stay ming. Spend the day exploring the beauty of the area. area. the of beauty the exploring day the Spend ming. Richmond d Richmon - swim and fishing, boating, for Berryessa Lake of ters 80 shoreline than Lake Tahoe!) Come and enjoy the wa the enjoy and Come Tahoe!) Lake than shoreline - 680 3 miles wide, with 165 miles of shoreline (that’s more more (that’s shoreline of miles 165 with wide, miles 3 water in California. It’s approximately 26 miles long, long, miles 26 approximately It’s California. in water ato v No ato v No Lake Berryessa is one of the largest bodies of fresh fresh of bodies largest the of one is Berryessa Lake o llej Va jet and water skiing water and jet o llej Va 37 Warm summer water for swimming, boating, boating, swimming, for water summer Warm • 29 80 Food and fun fun and Food • airfield F d airfiel F a Sonom Quiet coves for kayaks and picnics and kayaks for coves Quiet • a Sonom Napa Napa Miles of nature trails nature of Miles • Award-winning wineries Award-winning • 29 Great fishing fishing Great • Rosa Rosa Santa Santa Spectacular vistas vistas Spectacular • Helena St. Helena St. and recreation for all ages. all for recreation and Backroads of Napa of Backroads —offer year-round fun fun year-round —offer area—the N of Napa, Lake Berryessa and the surrounding surrounding the and Berryessa Lake Napa, of Calistoga Calistoga Roughs, just 16 miles northeast of the city city the of northeast miles 16 just Roughs, YESS BERR A C R B YESSA BERR EDAR AND IDGE LUE BETWEEN ESTLED E LAK LAKE Water, Wildlife and Wine and Wildlife Water, 29 Adventures Await You At Lake Berryessa And The Surrounding Valleys OME FOR THE DAY AND ENJOY A SCENIC DRIVE winter months, along with geese, ducks, pelicans, loons, with a stop for food and wine. Or spend a day hawks and numerous other species throughout the year. Other Points Of Interest Con the water swimming and boating. Better You might also see fox, bobcat, mountain lion, or snakes. No matter how you access Lake Berryessa, you’ll yet, plan to stay for a while at one of the lakeside Information and maps are available at trailheads or the come through beautiful valleys. At the north is resorts or at the bed and breakfast within a vineyard Bureau of Reclamation Visitors Center. Pope Valley where you’ll find the historic build- and ranch. There is something to entertain everyone. ings of Aetna Springs, and Litto’s Hubcap Ranch, California Sate Landmark No. 939. From the west Wineries you’ll pass through Chiles Valley or Capell Valley. Water Sports, Boating & Fishing Leave the congested Napa And from the southeast a must see destination is The best way to appreciate the lake is from the water. Valley and visit our award- the Monticello Dam. Launch your own boat, or rent from one of the winning and historic local lakeside resorts.