Lake Solano County Park

Category: Park in Winters, California

Address: 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd, Winters, CA 95694, USA

Phone: +15307952990

Reviews

R.N Robinson

Jul 16, 2022

This campsite is not for Black people or large families. My family has been camping together every summer for over 10 yrs and this is the worst experience we’ve had. Everyday camp staff complained to us about something. This made our experience very uncomfortable. From the number of cars and people on the site to receiving noise complaint during the day, my family felt scrutinized and unwelcome. We were told to pay for an extra site to accommodate an extra car. However, they failed to tell us about an overflow area to park our car for free. Staff complained about us congregating on one site, despite paying for 4 different campsites to accommodate everyone. It was disappointing, disheartened, and offensive. Every year we look forward to our camping trip, just to be suppressed by camp staff and personal from enjoying family time together in nature. We will never come back and I don’t recommend staying here especially if you’re Black. This year’s camping trip was memorable for all of us, for all the wrong reasons, and that’s unfortunate. Aside from how we were treated by staff, my only other complaint is the large number of widow makers on this camp ground.

Mary Jo Gonzales

Jul 13, 2022

It's the greatest. You can run up to Lake Berryassa. There is fishing lots of squirrels and birds. There are some resident peacocks there that are very friendly and very noisy. We camp right on Putah Creek. It's beautiful there.

R Talav

Feb 18, 2022

Best kayaking in the area, small launch ramp, parking ($8 cost going up but...) has restrooms, a stand to rinse your small boat, fishing (barbless hooks right now). Going down Putah Creek on a kayak you will have to duck and navigate overhanging foliage but is worth the trouble. There is also a ranger station across the street at the campgrounds with a small nature museum and a walking trail with numbered points of interest. Ask a ranger for a map. Pre covid the ponds in the park were stocked and an annual fishing derby was held for the kids. In the park are benches, industrial grills for your charcoal and a playground for the kids. Further NE of the park are signs warning of mountain lions, although I've not heard of an encounter, its best to watch/ be with your small kids on the trails! Only negative is the yellow jackets to deal with in the summer.

Ken Gillespie

Jan 29, 2022

The peacocks here are so pretty! The park is being rebuilt after the fire a while ago and it's coming along very well. Everything is working, so come and see it!

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Questions & Answers

Does lake Solano allow dogs?

DoYouEvenBlend | Sep 7, 2018
Richard Mugg | Sep 7, 2019

Only in Campsites on leash and upon the campsite Trails. NOT ALLOWED: In the Main Park The Boat Launch The Picnic Area or the Main Lawn// Kids playground area, So I Really Call That A Big NO, Unless Fido really loves spending days on a tiedown stake, or walking around and around a parking spot in front of a huge frobidden Lake!!! SOO DISSAPPOINTING FOR DAY VISITORS WITH DOGS, THE RANGERS BASICALLY TELL YOU TO LEAVE THE LAKE WITH DOGS ALONG... Thats the reality and I see no reason why, as private camps/ piers and The Berryessa BLM lands surrounding this do allow dogs.

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Is there any electrical outlets?

Andrew Floats | Sep 7, 2019
Nancy Smith | Sep 7, 2019

Yes there are many electrical outlets around the park in a variety of site from large motorhome to small RV amongst some trees.

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Did the fires of Winters CA affect Lake Solano campgrounds?

Susan Whitfield | Sep 7, 2018
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

The latest fire impacted the campgrounds. You can see burnt area all around, but they are open for business.

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Do they still give a senior discount?

sue edmiston | Aug 30, 2022
Joan Lynch | Sep 5, 2022

They do have senior parking places.

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Are we allowed to have a campfire or camp stove?

Jayne Williams | Aug 7, 2022
Steve Christie | Aug 7, 2022

Yes, you can have a camp stove anytime. Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings and weather conditions permitting.

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Where is the best place to fish there

Brett Page | May 9, 2022
Inigo Montoya | May 9, 2022

Up close 2 the dam. There are fishing areas all along the way from lake Solano & up 2 the dam. There signs clearly marking so.

What species of fish can be caught here?

Brett Page | Apr 9, 2022
AnAndy Mcpherson | Apr 9, 2022

It's my understanding that it hasn't been stocked for some time. But there are brown and rainbow trout, bluegill, bass and crappie in the river there. It is subject to special regulations... barbless hooks, no live bait ect... but it's a beautiful place to camp hike and fish

There is no tiger and wild animals right?

minnie | Sep 6, 2021
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

The only wild animal we saw was peacock. It was really exciting to see them around.

Can you camp in a tent

V D | Sep 6, 2021
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

Yes, you can camp in a tent.

When will you re-open? 6/1/2021

Sherri Lynn | Sep 6, 2021
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

They are open for business

I see a lot of posts about kayaking, but is there no swimming at this lake? And can you just bring you own tubes to lay in the water on?

Diane Ellis | Sep 6, 2020
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

You can bring your own kayak. I saw people kayaking.

Price per night?

Bobby Duncan | Sep 6, 2020
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

$30 plus taxes. One car is allowed for free

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Is there parking outside of the camp site?

Michelle Anderson | Sep 6, 2020
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

Yes, there are parking spots for overflow parking

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Are electric trolling motors allowed?

Jesse Ashley | Sep 6, 2020
Mark Crawford | Sep 6, 2020

I don't think so. I would check with the Ranger

Does someone know if your registration is expired are you still able to par able to park at the campsite?

Gia Waldren | Sep 6, 2020
Cy Nicole | Sep 6, 2020

Call leave a message have them call back. Also check website if its states. You must book 2wks in advance.

Are there water spigots in each camping area?

Marla Hanson | Sep 6, 2020
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

No, only in some of them

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Is thear a fee for fishing thear. And is the fishing catch and release or I can keep the fish

352 SOLORIO | Sep 7, 2019
Sara Rose | Sep 7, 2019

I think catch and release and it's free to fish

Are campers able to get into the grounds after the gate closes?

Ann Hopp | Sep 7, 2019
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

No entry to the campgrounds after 9pm

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Can you still rent canoes st Lake Solano park?

Julie Hichman-Engell | Sep 7, 2019
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

I didn’t see any for rentald

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How can I reserve a campsite from Germany online

Michael Buley | Sep 7, 2019
Eric Eddinger | Sep 7, 2019

http://parkreservations.solanocounty.com/

is swimming available here please and are swim spots easy to find? I am thinking of stopping off en route from SF to Shasta, thanks!

Tranquillity In The City | Sep 7, 2019
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

Yes, there is dedicated swimming area aroudn

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What does it cost to launch. And day parking?

Ed Mc Donald | Sep 7, 2019
Yvonne Sullivan | Sep 7, 2019

Day parking is $6, free to launch

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Is there a lot of flee's / tics ? Kind of scared to bring my dog.

KeAndre Cruz | Sep 7, 2019
Russ Mitchell | Sep 7, 2019

Dogs and other animals (short of ADA regulated service dogs or miniature horses) are prohibited in the Day Use area. In the campground prob of Lake Solano, animals are permitted on-leash and under owner control at all times. With respect to flees or ticks, given its a nature area and wildlife habitat, it would be equivalent to going to any open Public area such as this where these species may be present. If your did had a fee & tick treatment, I'm doubtful they will experience much issue.

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how far are you from Yolo cty Airport

Doug Horn | Sep 7, 2019
Kevin Dornbush | Sep 7, 2019

Yep pretty close really. And Vacaville airport might be the same as well

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Can you swim here?

Beatris | Sep 7, 2019
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

Yes you can.

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Can you bait fish?

Michael Bates | Sep 7, 2019
Praneet Raj | Nov 10, 2021

Yes

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Can I have a wedding in the park

Mariah Hyde | Sep 7, 2019
Shirley Andrews (Sooky) | Sep 7, 2019

Yes you can But you have to call them

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How much is the fee for two dog's for three nights?

Mark Wendland | Sep 7, 2018
Inigo Montoya | Sep 7, 2018

It's a $1 a day/per dog. Campground ONLY with rabies certificate

Does Lake Solano Camp Ground have a dump for septic tank?

Mark Wendland | Sep 7, 2018
will B | Sep 7, 2018

Yes

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How much is the campsite per night

Dana Benoit | Sep 7, 2018
James Riordan | Sep 7, 2018

Fun tent camping especially by the water. Only down side is the traffic noise.

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Is there a Motorhome size restriction?

Mimi Sudbury | Sep 7, 2018
Charles Smith | Sep 7, 2018

Yes

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Anyone know the cost to stay the night?

Mike White | Sep 7, 2018
Inigo Montoya | Sep 7, 2018

$35 for premium sites which are on the water or electrical hook-ups. $25 regular & $13 senior or disabled

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Are dogs allowed to swim in the water?

anand k | Sep 7, 2018
Sarah Lee Mauldin | Sep 7, 2018

It depends on where you have your dog. Last I read the rules they are allowed on the camping side but not the day use side. Also most be on leash and not chase the wildlife or cause a disturbance.

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What is the cost to camp here

Jan Slikker | Sep 7, 2018
Jo Corey | Sep 7, 2018

It differs from tent site to t.v. site most is aprox 30 per night for RV hook ups,least is tent disabled, 13 per night

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