Amazing News we had to share....Newsletter coming soon!

 

Hello CRWB!

We already have the newsletter ready to send but need a little pricing information to finalize. But, we have some amazing news we just need to share....

East Park Reservoir is FULL all the way to the picnic tables!! Unless some unforeseen obstacle occurs we are camping at the lake! Yahoo! 

There is a County board meeting on the 24th to finalize camping costs but Mike Azevedo from the county provided the preliminary fee's.  They have agreed to keep the lake open and run it year round but they have the cost of maintaining roads, bathrooms, trash removal and paying rangers that need to be covered. I wish it were still free but we had a good long run of open camping. We are excited the lake will be maintained with future improvements to come like running water. No more waiting at the gates for sections to open. They are shooting to open for the season by end of March or early April.  For more information on camping costs, please follow this CLICK HERE

Mike has asked that we be patient with them because its new for them too. It may take a few seasons to get the bugs out but  I am thrilled we are able to continue on with the lake. Oh, Christa and Frank, if its raining ever, I need you to keep the campfire burning cause we will be back...

All reservations are web driven or can be done at the kiosk at Squaw Creek (yes he is open) and in Stonyford. They ask that we stay on the honor system but spot checking is necessary for other groups who may sneak thru. 

Preliminary Fees (residents are 50% of all fees but must be present at the site)

Day Use Only                $8 per day

Annual Day Use Only Pass (unlimited days)        $100

Unassigned Camp Site  (no tables or fire ring)                $ 15 per night

Assigned Camp Site  (tables and fire ring included)       $ 20 per night

There are 3 group camp sites:

Chisam
Hole in the Wall
Coyote Cove 

They each rent for $75 per night and are limited to number of people. None are in the area we currently camp in. 

The last years we have been camping at Coyote Point and spreading out. Many of us camping with our own tables etc. Mike and I are going to reserve our spot at the point but take one of the tables to ensure other groups will not. If a few of you would do the same it would help. Also the tables going up the hill are good too. Then you can camp filling in the gaps.

If you feel you may have a hardship because of the fee, please take a moment and contact us so we can work something out. We want each and everyone of you there. We are family.

Lastly, some of you went to the County of Colusa site and signed up for news updates regarding the lake. We encourage you all to do this. When you get to the county site, type in Parks and Recreation. You will see East Park Reservoir Camping. As you read it it asks you to click "here" to be updated. They ask for basic email information and you will be alerted to when the site will be open for reservations and any new updates.

As of today, the site will be open Apil 1st. At that's no joke...

Newsletter to follow shortly!

C'ant wait to see you all!

Sue