

Small reservoir and recreation area offering open-water panoramas, low rolling hills, shoreline reedbeds and big Central Valley skies. Best for sunrise/sunset colors, reflections and seasonal waterfowl. Easy roadside access and basic parking; generally no formal entry fee. Visit early morning for calm water and migrating birds (winter–spring) or golden hour for dramatic skies. Summer can be hot and bright — use shade or polarizer.


Small reservoir and recreation area offering open-water panoramas, low rolling hills, shoreline reedbeds and big Central Valley skies. Best for sunrise/sunset colors, reflections and seasonal waterfowl. Easy roadside access and basic parking; generally no formal entry fee. Visit early morning for calm water and migrating birds (winter–spring) or golden hour for dramatic skies. Summer can be hot and bright — use shade or polarizer.