Los Vaqueros Reservoir & Watershed

Category: Picnic ground

Address: 19 Walnut Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513, USA

Phone: +19253712628

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Juan Pablo Vazquez-Enriquez

Jul 15, 2020

Went on the hardest hike in 90 degree weather. Loved it, when you get high enough there was a breeze that helped keep the temperature cooler.

Sankhadeep Nath

Apr 28, 2018

Beautiful, serene, sparsely crowded, best for small hikes and angling. North East entrance less crowded than south entrance and has a dam lookout point. Saw some beautiful birds as well.

Mummy Da Dhaba

Mar 24, 2018

Beautiful place mesmerizing views . A nice family place ,it has awesome trails . Enjoyed the views while walking the trails. It's a clam serene place.

Mike McGuire

Jun 22, 2017

One of my favorite hikes of all time! Beautiful reservoir views from atop. Great elevation and hiker friendly trails

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Questions & Answers

Are there any hiking trails and if so, do any go up to My. Diablo??

Juan Pablo Vazquez-Enriquez | Sep 4, 2020
Los Vaqueros | Sep 4, 2021

There are many hiking trails, but no, they do not lead directly to Mt. Diablo.

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Is there a Livermore side of the Reservoir if so which entrance is that located?

TCinque Sampson | Sep 4, 2020
Los Vaqueros | Sep 4, 2020

There are two entrances to Los Vaqueros Reservoir. The one closest to Livermore is off Vasco rd. (9990 Los Vaqueros Rd, Byron, CA 94514) This is where the Marina is at, and the closest to the water for fishing. Going North on Vasco, after you pass through town, the speed limit changes to 50mph. The road will split into 2 lanes, then back to 1. Shortly after it turns back to 1 lane, there is a left turn lane that turns into Los Vaqueros. "Los Vaqueros Watershed and Marina" should lead you there in google maps. (If it tries to take you on Dagnino Rd, reroute - google tries to send people down a private dirt rd) The second entrance is on Walnut Blvd and leads to the dam. There is a .5+ mile fairly steep hike to get to the water near the dam.

Is there an entrance fee

Steve D | Sep 4, 2020
PISTOLERO Silva | Sep 4, 2020

Yes. $6 entry fee plus $5 per angler to fish. It costs a bit to fish but it is very well kept, has very clean bathrooms at the marina and has really good catfish, trout, and stripper fishing.

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Are dogs allowed?

Jose Celedonio Javier II (HoDaddy) | Sep 5, 2019
Paul Howard | Sep 5, 2019

No dogs

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Is there an access for a handicap wheelchair ?

Josef Twirbutt | Sep 5, 2018
Nick Sanders | Sep 5, 2018

Yes we do! (Employee of Los Vaqueros)

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Can you use a grill?

Tania Orozco-Benjamin | Jul 6, 2022
Max Bedel | Jul 6, 2022

They do have, but not close to the lake

Are they renting boats

Rebecca Saldana | Sep 4, 2020
Aliyah Simcoff | Sep 4, 2020

Also call ahead to check; last Sat they weren't renting bc it was too windy

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Can I use my Kayak

jose Rodriguez | Sep 4, 2020
Los Vaqueros | Sep 4, 2020

No. No outside watercraft of any kind. No contact with water is allowed. No swimming, no feet in the water.

Is there shaded picnic area close to parking. .

Robin Baum | Sep 4, 2020
Amer Bandak | Sep 4, 2020

More than one location inside Los Vaqueros has shaded picnic area

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Can you swim?

oscar flores | Sep 5, 2019
Alex Herrero | Sep 5, 2019

No

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Hows the fishing here this time of year? What fish are biting?

Brian Soriano | Sep 5, 2019
Brian Soriano | Sep 5, 2019

Cool whats bitting.

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Is dog allowed?

George xz Zhu | Sep 5, 2019
Paul Howard | Sep 5, 2019

No.

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What kind of fish is there?

Joseph Provence | Sep 5, 2019
Afnaan Waqas | Sep 5, 2019

Trout are being planted weekly.

Is there a day use fee?

Joseph Provence | Sep 5, 2019
Los Vaqueros | Sep 4, 2020

There is a $6 parking fee, but no entrance fee. (you could walk or bike in free, or get dropped off) There is a $6 fishing permit per licensed angler (under 16 can share a fishing permit)

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With arrangements is the any chance to do some over night camping for 2 nights 3 days. For a large group of people

Roamer 2u | Sep 5, 2019
Ruben Martinez | Sep 5, 2019

I believe there's no camping at all there

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Can I bring my boat here?

Ethan Millan | Sep 5, 2018
Nick Sanders | Sep 5, 2018

Unfortunately not, however you can rent boats there. They are 16 foot electic powered aluminum boats. $50 for five hours or $70 for any amout of time after five hours.

Does it has picnic area??

Rebeca amaro | Sep 5, 2018
Stephen Lee | Sep 5, 2018

Yes, and an area with overhead cover.

How much are the boat rentals

Daniel Ortega | Sep 5, 2018
Cain Ortiz Antonio | Sep 5, 2018

I paid $50 for a day. Thats the battery one.

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do they sell bait and fishing supplies

David Redfern | Sep 5, 2018
Coach Note | Sep 5, 2018

Yes, there is a shop in the marina

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Opening and closing hours

Ignacio Ochoa | Sep 5, 2018
Los Vaqueros | Sep 4, 2020

Nov-Feb 7am-5pm, Mar 7am-6pm, Apr-Aug 6am-8pm, Sept 7am-7pm, Oct 7am-6pm. Closing means out of the park, past the gate.

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Is it salted water

Marco Rojas | Sep 5, 2018
GALZLILI420 Guardado anaya | Sep 5, 2018

No

What time is the store open do they sale a fishing license?

Bernie Santiago | Sep 5, 2017
brad deplazes | Sep 5, 2017

Yeah you can get a license or a two-pole permit at the shop

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