Beardsley Day Use

Stoves, tables, picnicking, boating, boat launch ramp, water skiing, fishing, nature trail. Bring potable water.

Current Conditions

Swimming, and fishing from the shore is permissible. Beardsley Boat Ramp is closed for the season to prevent the spread of the invasive Golden Mussel. Please visit the Tri Dam Website for water levels. https://www.tridamproject.com/beardsley-reservoir

Active Alerts

STF 16 2025 06 - Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure Order

Reservations

General Information

April - December

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Picnicking only, no overnight camping.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 annual pass

No fees are charged to visit and to use facilities at this time, but in 2024 fees will be charged for day use. The Forest Service operates Beardsley Day Use Area and charges $5 per group per vehicle. Please follow kiosk instructions for fee payment. The America the Beautiful Interagency Senior, Access, Annual, Military, 4th Grade and Volunteer passes are honored and provide free use of the area, please display your pass on your dashboard.

Contact Name: Summit Ranger Station

Contact Phone: 209-965-3434

Address: #1 Pinecrest Lake Road Pinecrest, CA 95364
Phone: (209) 965-3434
Hours: Autumn/ Winter/ Spring Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.