Spring Lake Regional Park
Category & Type :
Recreation > BeachesLocation :
391 Violetti Drive , Santa Rosa CAPhone :
707-539-8092Description
Directions to park: Hwy. 12 east, left at Farmers Lane (Hwy. 12), right on Montgomery Drive, right on Channel Drive, right on Violetti Drive.
Directions to campground: Hoen Avenue east, cross Summerfield Road, left at stop sign (Newanga Avenue) into park.
What you need to know:
Hours
The park is open daily. Most Sonoma County Regional parks open at sunrise and close at sunset. The campground is open 7 days a week from May 1 through September 30. The campground is open weekends and holidays only during the rest of the year.
Parking
$7 per vehicle for day use, Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through the Sunday after Labor Day. $6 at all other times. Special rates apply to buses or trucks carrying more than 9 people.
Restrictions
No gas-powered boats are allowed on the lake. Electric motors are allowed.
Dogs
Permitted on leash no longer than 6' in length. Rabies certificate required. Dogs are not allowed around the swimming lagoon area.
Facilities
72 acre lake with boat ramp, multi-use trails and Visitors Center. Swimming lagoon staffed with lifeguards (open summer season only). Individual and group picnic areas (call (707) 565-2041 to reserve picnic areas). Individual and group camping. Restrooms with electrical outlets, flush toilets and showers. Dump station. Please Note: There are no RV hook-ups. For specific park information call (707) 539-8092. Beach wheelchair available upon request.
Camping
Spring Lake offers individual and group camping. Detailed camping and reservation information.
Approved Life Jackets are required at all times while on the lake.
Highlights
This 320 acre park features camping, fishing, picnic areas with barbecues, and four group picnic areas. Trails are available for walking, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. The park includes a 3 acre swimming lagoon and a 72-acre lake. Don't forget to visit the Visitors Center at Spring Lake for a wonderful all-age educational experience.
Swimming
Enjoy the 3 acre swimming lagoon with sandy beach and concession stand. The swimming lagoon is staffed by lifeguards and is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Note: dogs are not allowed around the swimming lagoon area, except on the lake side of the multi-use path.
Boating
The 72-acre lake is open year-round and is a wonderful place to windsurf, canoe or paddle boat. Boats are available for rent from May through September from the Concession stand, located near the swimming lagoon. The boat ramp is open year-round and can accommodate watercraft up to 16 feet in length.
Paddle boating at Spring lake
Fishing at spring lake
Fishing
Fishing at the lake is very popular. Large mouth bass, sunfish and catfish can be caught year-round. A California fishing license is required for ages 16 and over.
fishing from the dock
Camping
The campground is open daily from May 1st through September 30th. From October 1st through April 30th, the campground is open on weekends and holidays. The group campground is open year round by reservation. Detailed camping information.
Picnics
There are 200 picnic tables with barbecues located throughout the park, plus 4 group picnic areas that may be reserved. Call (707) 565-2041 for reservations. Shady Oaks Picnic Area
Trails
Spring Lake is a paradise for hikers, joggers and strollers. Trails connect to neighboring parks, Howarth City Park and Annadel State Park, creating an outstanding 8-mile recreational facility. There are miles of easy trails and paths, plus the more rugged trails of Annadel State Park.
Equestrian trails follow the perimeter of the lake and connect with trails in Annadel State Park. You must bring your own mounts. For the bicycle enthusiasts, there are 2.3 miles of paved bicycle trails and many more miles of dirt trails. The maximum speed limit is 15 mph.