Moon California Camping by Tom Stienstra

Author:Tom Stienstra
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Avalon Travel
Published: 2013-05-06T04:00:00+00:00

Scenic rating: 5

on O’Neill Forebay near Santa Nella

Map 9.1

This is a vast, primitive campground set on the stark expanse of foothill country on O’Neill Forebay and near San Luis Reservoir. Some of the biggest striped bass in California history have been caught here at the forebay. It is best known for wind in the spring, hot weather in the summer, and low water levels in the fall. Striped-bass fishing is best in the fall when the wind is down and stripers will corral schools of bait fish near the lake surface. Sailboarding is decent. There’s a large, developed, swimming beach on O’Neill Forebay, and boats can be launched four miles west of the campground at San Luis Creek. There used to be another boat ramp at Medeiros, but it’s been closed since 9/11 and will not reopen. The closest boat launch is at San Luis Creek. In addition to security concerns, there were problems with launching in low water conditions. The forebay can get congested on weekends and holidays; the reservoir is less crowded. The campground elevation is 225 feet. (See the Basalt listing for more information about San Luis.) Note: All boats must be certified mussel-free before launching.

Campsites, facilities: There are 350 primitive sites for tents or RVs of any length (no hookups). Some shaded ramadas with fire grills and picnic tables are available. Drinking water and chemical toilets are available. A boat ramp is four miles away. Leashed pets are permitted.

Reservations, fees: Reservations are not accepted. Sites are $15 per night, and each additional vehicle is $10 per night. Boat launching is $6 per day. Open year-round.

Directions: Drive on Highway 152 to Highway 33 (about 10 miles west of Los Banos). Turn north (right) on Highway 33 and drive 0.25 mile to the campground entrance on the left.

Contact: San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, 209/826-1196; Four Rivers Sector, 209/826-1197, www.parks.ca.gov.

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