Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-250000
When Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA) reopens
Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 6 monitored sites
Of the 738 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 720 open for online reservation · 8 reserved · 10 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
2.4% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 720 of 738 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online2.4%
Open reservation dates720 / 738
Reserved (of online inventory)8 / 728
Weekday openings416
Weekend openings304
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 416 fall on weekdays and 304 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 124 of 124 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 6 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 4 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 4 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 4 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 4 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 4 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: 4 day-use units are available for both dates. New Year: 4 day-use units are available for both dates.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| F2-Foxtail Flat 2 | 181 |
| A2-Acorn Beach 2 | 180 |
| A1-Acorn Beach 1 | 179 |
| F1-Foxtail Flat 1 | 179 |
| C1-Coyote Beach 1 | 1 |
The 5 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
720 available reservation dates across 5 day-use units at Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 5 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| F2-Foxtail Flat 2 | 181 | 181 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| A2-Acorn Beach 2 | 180 | 160 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +168 more |
| A1-Acorn Beach 1 | 179 | 167 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +167 more |
| F1-Foxtail Flat 1 | 179 | 146 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +167 more |
| C1-Coyote Beach 1 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 20 |
About Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)
Overview
Nestled between Blue Ridge and Cedar Roughs east of Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa provides ample public recreation opportunities. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and picnicking. The Dufer Point Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and exhibits highlighting natural and cultural resources. Lake Berryessa is a Federal reservoir managed by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region (Central California Area Office).
Recreation
Oak Shores and Smittle Creek Day Use areas offer free day use, beach activities, swimming, shoreline fishing and wildlife viewing. The 2.6-mile long Smittle Creek Trail connects the two areas. Commercial Concession Areas also provide a variety of recreation opportunities for a fee at the lake. These include camping, lodging, marina services, boat rentals and retail stores. Contact the concession areas directly for information about amenities and fees. For more information on concessions, visit: https://www.usbr.gov/mp/ccao/berryessa/visitor-info.html
Facilities
Reclamation Managed Day Use Areas offer more than 200 picnic sites which are equipped with picnic tables, barbeque grills, restrooms and drinking water. There are six covered group picnic sites that can be reserved or can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.
Natural Features
Lake Berryessa is more than just a great place for water recreation. The blue oak woodlands covering the surrounding hills are home to a wide variety of plants and animals, all dependent on each other to survive. Visitors can experience the beauty of Lake Berryessa by hiking the Smittle Creek Trail. The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides many opportunities for recreation.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby areas including Cedar Roughs Wilderness Area and Knoxville Recreation Area offering extensive backcountry and hiking opportunities. Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve, operated by the University of California at Davis, is a high-quality hiking experience near the Monticello Dam that provides great views of Lake Berryessa.
6 monitored unitsDay use6 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 25
Getting there
From Sacramento: Take I-80 west toward San Francisco, and take Exit 113 towards Woodland. Travel about 1.5 miles until you see the sign for Winters. Exit here and turn left at the light. Follow this road into Winters. This road turns into Highway 128. Continue on 128 til right hand turn on Knoxville Road. It is approximately 8 miles north on Knoxville Road. From San Francisco: Drive north on Interstate 80 and take the Napa turnoff onto Highway 29. Then turn onto Highway 121, following it to Highway 128. Continue on 128 til right hand turn on Knoxville Road. It is approximately 8 miles north on Knoxville Road.
5520 Knoxville Road, Napa, CA 94558707-966-2111
BirdingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaEnvironmental EducationFishingGuided Interpretive WalksHikingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingNon-Motorized BoatingPaddlingPicnickingSailingSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)?
Reservations for Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 720 of 738 tracked reservation dates are open (97.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)?
December 2026, with 124 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 124.
When is the next open date at Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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