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East Park Reservoir 
EAST PARK RESERVOIR IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON - IT WILL BE REOPENING SPRING 2026
FAQs - Park Closure
1. What Activities are included in the park closure?
Activities such as camping, day use, fishing, boating are closed for the season - there will be no public access to East Park Reservoir until Spring 2026.
2. Is the Waterfowl Blind Drawing happening this year?
As of October 2025, there has not been any notification of future drawings, please keep up to date on our Parks and Recreation page or contact our Public Works Office.
To make reservations at East Park Reservoir, visit the Colusa County Visitor website
Colusa County residents receive a 50% discount on all fees.
Campsite Maps
- East Park Reservoir Interactive Map
- Campsite Index Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area G-1 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area G-2 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area G-3 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area L-1 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area L-2 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area L-3 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area L-4 Map (PDF)
- Campsite Area S-1 Map (PDF)
PARK FEES
The following is the fee structure per day for operation of the reservoir:
To view individual campsite photos, click here
Day-Use Fee: $8.00
Includes access to all areas of the lake excluding designated campsites (except by invitation of a designated camper) during the day use time period of 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
General Campsite Fee: $15.00
Includes overnight camping access in all areas of the lake excluding designated day-use areas and designated campsites (except by invitation of a designated camper). Each reservation includes one licensed vehicle. Additional vehicles of the designated camper can be registered under the general overnight vehicle fee up to four vehicles per campsite.
Designated Campsite Fee: $20.00
Includes access to all areas of the lake including the designated campsite on reserve for the camper. Each reservation includes one licensed vehicle. Additional vehicles of the designated camper can be registered under the general overnight vehicle fee up to four vehicles per designated campsite.
To view individual campsite photos, click here
Group Area Fee: $75.00
Includes access to all designated and non-designated space of the group area. Each group area reservation includes one licensed vehicle. Additional vehicles can be registered under the general overnight vehicle fee. There is no licensed vehicle limit in the group areas.
General Overnight Vehicle fee: $15.00
Allows vehicles to remain overnight at the campsite.
You can also purchase Day Use and General Overnight Camping Pass at the following location (CASH ONLY) :
Stonyford General Store
Open: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days per week.
292 Market St, Stonyford, CA 95979
(530)963-3235
SEASONAL DAY USE PASSES
For a seasonal day-use pass please download the seasonal pass application (PDF) and submit, along with your fees, to the Department of Public Works by US mail. Passes will be mailed back to you.
Seasonal (April through October, weather permitting), day-use pass, for use when the park is open: $100.00
Colusa County residents will be permitted a 50% discount on all fees.
Day use hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Click HERE to receive East Park email updates
Public Notice: East Park Reservoir Invasive Species Prevention
East Park Reservoir now has a mandatory self-certification process in place as of May 20, 2025. This requires ALL boat owners to self-certify their watercrafts per the inspection form. The completed and signed form must be placed on the dashboard of the towing vehicle, and in plain sight for County Staff or Bureau of Reclamation staff to view. This is related to the statewide Golden Mussel Prevention Program.
Each boat owner must perform the following:
1) Download, complete, and sign the Self Certification form which can be accessed HERE.
2) Place the form on the dashboard of the vehicle towing your watercraft.
3) Park the vehicle such that the completed and signed self-certification form is visible for County or Bureau of Reclamation staff to view.
4) If you are not able to self-certify your watercraft, DO NOT LAUNCH YOUR BOAT OR WATERCRAFT. You must clean your watercraft and wait the mandatory times for it to completely dry.
5) If you are unable to self-certify your watercraft, or if you find or suspect your watercraft is infected with the invasive muscles, you MUST HAVE YOUR WATERCRAFT STERILIZED BY AN APPROVED MUSSEL DECONTAMINATION STATION. Please contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at: 1-888-326-2822.
Standard good boat hygiene includes the following:
1. Clean: Thoroughly wash your boat, trailer, and any equipment that has come into contact with water. This includes scrubbing off mud, plant debris, and any visible organisms.
2. Drain: Remove all water from your boat’s live wells, bilges, and compartments to eliminate any potential hitchhikers.
3. Dry: Allow your gear to dry completely on land for several days, as many invasive species cannot survive extended periods out of water.
4. Inspect: Regularly check your equipment before and after each use, especially when moving between bodies of water known for invasive species risks.
For further details on invasive species prevention and best practices, please consult local water resource management guidelines or visit their website at:
Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to maintaining a healthy aquatic environment!
DROUGHT INFORMATION
East Park Reservoir is a lake used for irrigation purposes so in drought years, please expect the lake level to drop throughout the spring and summer.
Watch The Water Levels Here
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If you would like to be notified of the progress and updates as they become available, please sign up here and we will add you to the recreation email list. Please keep in mind that the County of Colusa is a public agency and is subject to the Public Records Act. We cannot guarantee your contact information will be kept private. If you would like your name removed from our database, simply call and let us know.
Please continue to monitor this website or our Facebook page for updates or feel free to contact the Public Works Department at (530) 458-0466 with any questions.