Elk Creek (near Santa Rosa), CA
530- 968-5267
Description:
East Park Reservoir managed by the Bureau of Reclamation was authorized in 1907 by Congress as a storage facility to provide irrigation waters, under the Orland Project. Channel catfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill and rainbow trout occupy the reservoir. Common mammals are wild pigs, coyotes, blacktail deer, tule elk, ground squirrels and black-tailed jackrabbits. Canada geese, bald eagles, a wide variety of ducks and bird species, and the special status tri-colored blackbird can be seen around the reservoir. The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has recognized East Park for its significance in the ongoing effort to conserve wild birds and their habitats, and has designated East Park Reservoir as a Globally Important Bird Area. The tricolored Blackbird is abundant at the reservoir, with three breeding colonies found around the reservoir. The area around East Park Reservoir is one of the best sites in the state to observe this declining species. The California endemic Yellow-billed Magpie also breeds at the reservoir and the watch-listed Oak Titmouse is quite common in the riparian and blue oak habitats. Lawrence's Goldfinch has also been confirmed as a breeding species. While the goldfinch is rarely seen at East Park in the spring, it has been sighted on occasion during the summer months. Nuttall's Woodpecker is common and conspicuous in the reservoir's riparian habitats.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Churches
- Dump Station
- Firewood Sales
- Fishing
- Fishing, Reservoir
- Fuel, Boats
- Fuel, Vehicles
- Gas And Propane
- Gas/Groceries
- Grocery Store
- Hunting
- Jet Skiing
- Paddle Boating
- Photography
- Picnic Table
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
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- Powerboating
- Reservoir
- Restaurant
- Restroom
- Retail, Drinks
- Retail, Firewood
- Retail, Ice
- Retail, Snacks
- Retail, Store/Gift Shop
- Retail, Supplies
- Sail Boating
- Scenic Driving Routes
- Stargazing
- Sunbathing
- Swimming - Reservoir
- Town
- Water Access, Reservoir
- Water Skiing
- Wildflower viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
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Important Info:
Alerts and Important Information
There is no electricity or potable water available. There are no backcountry trails. Boats access to Chilsom Cove Group Camp is limited at low water levels. There is no launch area in Chilsom Cove Group Camp. Quite Hours are between 10pm-7am There is a 14-day maximum stay in any 45-day period. The speed limit on all main roads is 15 M.P.H. and 5 M.P.H. on all other roads. Vehicles can be operated only on designated roadways. Dogs must be on a leash and be physically under control at all times. Firearms, glass containers, parasailing, aircraft, gathering of live wood for firewood, chainsaws, live bands, disc jockeys, and amplified sound systems and excessive noise are all prohibited. In an emergency, with a cell phone, call Colusa County Sheriffs Dispatch at 530-458-0200
Open From:
Jun 16 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Fees:
Peak Season
Apr 30 2010 -
Sep 06 2010 |
GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$50.00 |
Peak Season
Apr 29 2011 -
Sep 05 2011 |
GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$50.00 |
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Contact Details:
Campground Phone: 530- 968-5267
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Chilsom Cove Group Site - East Park Reservoir Campground Reservations
