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Located in the northernmost part of the San Joaquin Valley, Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular place for water-oriented recreation, especially fishing and windsurfing. It also features a bike trail (along the California Aqueduct Bikeway) - and many windmills. It is also the northern terminus of the California Aqueduct.
Getting There
The recreation area is northeast of Livermore, seven miles off Interstate 580 at the Grant Line Road exit.
Latitude/Longitude: 37.7708 / -121.5997
The recreation area is northeast of Livermore, seven miles off Interstate 580 at the Grant Line Road exit.
Latitude/Longitude: 37.7708 / -121.5997
Seasons/Climate/Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Operating Hours & Contact
The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Please call the park prior to visiting.
Telephone: 209-532-0150, weekdays from 8am to 4:30pm
The park is open sunrise to sunset.
Please call the park prior to visiting.
Telephone: 209-532-0150, weekdays from 8am to 4:30pm
Accessible Features
Picnic Area
A day-use picnic area has an accessible table located on a paved pad beneath a shade structure. A portable restroom is generally accessible. Accessible parking is available. Additional tables, accessible parking and generally accessible no flush restrooms are near the boat launch.
Fishing
Two fishing platforms, one at the Upper reservoir, and the other at the Lower part, are accessible. Accessible parking is available. The path to the boat launch is now accessible, and the boat launch will be made accessible by the Department of Boating and Waterways in the future.
Be the first to add a trip in this destination!Picnic Area
A day-use picnic area has an accessible table located on a paved pad beneath a shade structure. A portable restroom is generally accessible. Accessible parking is available. Additional tables, accessible parking and generally accessible no flush restrooms are near the boat launch.
Fishing
Two fishing platforms, one at the Upper reservoir, and the other at the Lower part, are accessible. Accessible parking is available. The path to the boat launch is now accessible, and the boat launch will be made accessible by the Department of Boating and Waterways in the future.
Nearby Community Trips
This paved bike trail goes 7.5 around the reservior on the maintence road. Other than fisherman, you won't see many other people out here. The pavement is smooth, the views are nice. You can park on the levee just off the Byron highway where all the fisherman park. After the 7.5 miles around the reservior you come to a locked gate at the water control plant, so you have to turn around...
Wonderful field trip with the EBRPD Ambassador program! It's only available by reservation, and is guided by a naturalist who is more than happy to point out and answer questions about the flora, fauna, and features of this stunningly beautiful and fragile area.The land here is sacred to three Indian tribes, and I could feel the power of this place. I've been feeling stressed and depressed due to some issues with work...
