Boating rentals are weather permitting.
Saturday – 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lake Del Valle contains algae but no toxins.
Main recreation area will open as normal on Friday, February 6th
EBMUD plans to reopen boat launches on a limited basis in 2026, following a yearlong closure due to the threat from the invasive golden mussel.
The reopening plan requires inspection of all trailered vessels and a mandatory 30-day quarantine and banding before they will be allowed to launch at San Pablo Reservoir. The plan also allows EBMUD the ability to close the launches if conditions change.
EBMUD’s plan requires that boaters clean, drain and dry their vessels prior to inspection. At the inspection, a tamper-proof band will be attached to the boats that have been cleared for a 30-day quarantine.
Vessels that cannot be banded, such as car-top boats, kayaks and canoes, will be inspected and cleared prior to launch.
Inspections and quarantines at San Pablo Reservoir will be on a first-come, first-served basis during regular boat launch hours.
Click HERE to read the full press release regarding EBMUD’s reopening of boat launches in 2026.
Read more about the invasive Golden Mussel.
Boat rental availability is contingent on the weather. We are unable to conduct boat inspections under wet conditions. For best results on personal boats, the boat must be banded.
For a full list of Rules & Regulations at the Park visit http://www.ebmud.com/recreation/rules-and-regulations/
Invasive Mussel Prevention:
https://www.ebmud.com/recreation/protecting-natural-habitat/invasive-mussel-prevention
Pet Rules
Pets are allowed on paved roads & the developed picnic areas only.
Must be on a leash at all times.
Not allowed in boats or on the shoreline
Do not leave unattended.
The San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area offers exciting outdoor activities including fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking and hiking. The park also has facilities for group events, weddings and meetings. San Pablo Recreation Area is located off San Pablo Dam Road between Orinda and El Sobrante.
Swimming and Paddle Boarding are not permitted at this lake, thank you for your cooperation.