HomeMy WebLinkAboutLake Oroville Community Update - Correction-Labor Day Act. & Free Day Use Lake Oroville SRA Menchaca, Clarissa
From: DWR Oroville Spillways <oroville@water.ca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 3:55 PM
To: Menchaca, Clarissa
Subject: Correction: Labor Day Activities and Free Day Use at Lake Oroville SRA
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CORRECTION: Portions of the northern section of the Diversion Pool, Burma Road and Brad
Freeman Trail will be open from 8 a.m. to sunset Wednesday, August 29 to Tuesday,
September 4. A previous version of this e-mail incorrectly said Monday.
August 28, 2018
Labor Day Activities and Free Day Use at Lake Oroville SRA on September
6 and 7
Labor Day Weekend
A reminder that DWR will open portions of the northern section of the Diversion Pool, Burma
Road and Brad Freeman Trail from 8 a.m. to sunset Wednesday, August 29 to Tuesday,
September 4. This will allow for greater access to hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking and more.
Visitors can access the area off Thompson Flat Cemetery Road.
Guided Walk
State Parks staff and volunteers will be leading a hike on Saturday, September 1, starting at
the access beach off Thompson Flat Cemetery Road at 8 a.m. Guided walk highlights include
vestiges of pioneer settlements, train tunnels, gold rush legends, as well as native plants and
animals seen along the way. The guided hike will return by noon.
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Free Access at Lake Oroville
September 6 and 7 are the final free access dates at the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
as part of DWR's free access program. Come enjoy the 30,000-acre Lake Oroville State
Recreation Area, offering a wide variety of day-use activities including, picnicking, horseback
riding, hiking, mountain biking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, and swimming.
The webpage provides up-to-date information on all recreation area amenities, including
parking options, shuttle services, boat ramps accessibility, boat rentals, trail access and
campgrounds.
Visitors are encouraged to recreate safely and responsibly at Lake Oroville. Below are some
tips:
• Check the weather and bring appropriate clothing to fit the season. Days are warm but
nights can get very cool.
• Know your personal limitations.
• Obey park rules, such as parking in designated areas and not entering closed areas.
• Wear a life jacket when recreating in or near the water.
• Actively supervise children at all times, especially around the water.
• When hiking, make sure you have plenty of water and snacks. Stay on designated
trails.
• View wildlife from a distance. Never feed or touch wildlife.
Have fun and enjoy beautiful Lake Oroville!
Department of Water Resources
For more information, follow us on Twitter or Facebook, read our news releases or visit our
Oroville Spillway Incident webpage.
California State Parks
Provides for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to
preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and
cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high quality outdoor recreation. Learn more
at https://www.parks.ca.govt
Subscribe to California State Parks News online at www.parks.ca.gov/news or email us at
newsroom@parks.ca.qov.
This e-mail is part of DWR`s ongoing effort to provide you with timely information and updates
regarding the Lake Oroville Spillways Recovery We want to provide a transparent process
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