Park & Lake Rules

Opens: 30 minutes before sunrise
Closes: 30 minutes after sunset

No Lifeguard: Swim at your own risk



Per CCO 12.20 – Recreation Areas
Penalty is up to 6 months in jail & $500 fine
Calaveras County Sheriff: (209) 754-6500

Unlawful to enter the park after hours, except as permitted by the WPPC
Unlawful to violate designated open and closed areas
Pedestrian access permitted only at established entry points
Unlawful to alter fences or open any closed gates
Vehicles, bicycles, or other wheeled conveyances shall be used on designated roads only
No unlicensed or off-road vehicles
No destruction or vandalism to the landscape, trees, or property
No disposal of waste material or litter
No open fires allowed
Charcoal fires in BBQ pits only
No hunting or disturbing birds/animals
5 mph speed limit throughout the park
No firearms, bow & arrows, or any type of projectile weapon
No fireworks or explosive materials
No dogs on beach or in swimming area.
Dogs must be on a leash not longer than 6 feet, and attended at all times
No boating in swimming beach area
No fishing in swimming beach area
Parking in designated areas only
No washing or cleaning in lake/creeks
No dumping garbage, trash, or other waste material
No camping allowed
No loud or amplified music, or unreasonable noise
Additional Rules subject to 602 PC, 12.20.290 CCO or 11362.3 H&S:
No motorized watercraft/floating device of any kind allowed on the lake.
This includes any gas/diesel or electric/battery powered motors
Do not block the launch ramp.
The launch area is for actively launching or retrieving non-motorized watercraft
No smoking or vaping any tobacco or marijuana products
No alcohol allowed, except with written approval from the WPPC
No glass containers allowed
The person responsible for any dog or other pet shall clean up after the animal deposits feces by removing and disposing of it in a sanitary manner
Affixing or using anything attached to trees or park property is prohibited.
This includes rope swings or slack lines