Lake Berryessa and the nearly 10,000 acres surrounding it, are administered by the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior. The BOR maintains three public day use facilities: Smittle Creek Park, Oak Shores Park, and Capell Cove Boat Ramp. The parks include picnic sites with BBQ grills, water fountains, restrooms, and miles of shoreline for swimming, fishing and observing nature. You'll also find two Visitor Information Centers, one at Reclamation Headquarters and the other inside the Markley Cove store.

To reserve picnic sites for large groups or special events, contact the Reclamation office at 707-966-2111.