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Pic: : Lyrinda Synderman Lake Berryessa is a paddler's paradise, offering stunning vistas and diverse natural beauty that are nearly impossible to resist. This vast California lake provides a peaceful, year-round setting with pleasant temperatures, making it an extraordinary destination for kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding and camping. Brilliant sunrises and sunsets, sunny days, and hours of exploration in secluded coves create endless pleasures for visitors. The sheltered southwestern arms are especially inviting, with an abundance of protected inlets perfect for wildlife viewing. Lake Berryessa is a premier destination for birdwatching, particularly during spring and fall migrations. Sightings of deer, coyote, bobcat, skunk, and grey fox along the shoreline add to the wildlife spectacle.Two marinas and three recreation areas with concessions serve paddlers, who can also hand-launch from access points to explore the entire lake. Nestled just half a mile north of Pope Canyon Road along Berryessa Knoxville Road, the Putah Canyon Campground offers a scenic lakefront setting. Most of the campsites at this idyllic location sit directly on the water's edge, allowing visitors to easily moor their kayaks and enjoy direct access to the lake from their campsites.
Fantastic campsite settings
and hiking trails through oak-dotted hills
promise endless adventure both on and around
the water. Map of Lake Berryessa |
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