Napa, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office, has temporarily closed the Capell Cove launch ramp at Lake Berryessa today, March 4, due to high lake levels. The launch ramp may close and reopen whenever the conditions are unsafe for the boating public.
The parking lot and small picnic areas at the Capell Cove launch ramp will remain open. Additionally, hand-launching of kayaks, canoes and other small craft is allowed.
Visitors are encouraged to use other launch ramps at Lake Berryessa including those at: Putah Canyon Recreation Area, Spanish Flat Recreation Area, Steele Canyon Recreation Area, Pleasure Cove Marina, and Markley Cove Resort. Locations of these areas may be found on the map at: http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/maps/berryessa-map.pdf.
These concession areas charge a fee for the public to use their launch ramps. For information, visit the following websites:
* Markley Cove - markleycove.com
* Pleasure Cove Marina and Steele Canyon Recreation Area - goberryessa.com
* Putah Canyon Recreation Area - royalelkparkmanagement.com
* Spanish Flat Recreation Area - spanishflatcamping.com
For most up-to-date information, please call the Lake Berryessa Administration Office at 707-966-2111, ext. 0 (TTY 800-877-8339) or visit the website at:
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/index.html
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
