State park
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a state park in Alameda County, California. Day use costs $11 per vehicle. Hours: 7 am to Sunset.
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area map
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area costs $11 per vehicle. Hours: 7 am to Sunset.
- No, day use at Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Sites can be reserved in advance.
Trails
- The California Aqueduct Bikeway is a popular cycling trail.
What to see
- Historic site The California Aqueduct Bikeway is a popular cycling trail.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=562 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)