Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)
Lake Berryessa — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Napa, CA, CA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa provides ample public recreation opportunities. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and picnicking. The Dufer Point Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and exhibits highlighting natural and cultural resources.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/oak-shores-day-use-area-ca to be notified when sites open up.
Oak Shores offers scenic day-use recreation at Lake Berryessa with fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers praise the beautiful park with plenty of shaded picnic areas and minimal crowds.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Bald Eagle, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake present in area
Insider tips for Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites Arrive early; facility closes at 5 pm according to camper reports Plan for day use activities like fishing and water sports rather than overnight camping
Skip Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You want to camp overnight — this is primarily a day-use area. You plan to arrive late — closes at 5 pm.
Best time to visit Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca): Year-round — Facility operates year-round per official data.
Nearby campgrounds: Boat-In Sites (Lake Sonoma) (GEYSERVILLE, CA), Warm Springs Rec Area (GEYSERVILLE, CA), Liberty Glen (Lake Sonoma) (GEYSERVILLE, CA), Point Reyes National Seashore Campground (Point Reyes Station, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca)
Cell signal at Oak Shores Day Use Area (Ca) (Napa, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa provides ample public recreation opportunities. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and picnicking. The Dufer Point Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and exhibits highlighting natural and cultural resources.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 6 tent sites
Arrive early; facility closes at 5 pm according to camper reports
Plan for day use activities like fishing and water sports rather than overnight camping
Facility operates year-round per official data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Sacramento: Take I-80 west toward San Francisco, and take Exit 113 towards Woodland. Travel about 1.5 miles until you see the sign for Winters. Exit here and turn left at the light. Follow this road into Winters. This road turns into Highway 128. Continue on 128 til right hand turn on Knoxville Road. It is approximately 8 miles north on Knoxville Road. From San Francisco: Drive north on Interstate 80 and take the Napa turnoff onto Highway 29. Then turn onto Highway 121, following it to High
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Berryessa fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Berryessa before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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