About Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)
Activities & Attractions
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Boating
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Skiing
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Summer
Boating
Canoeing
Jet Skiing
Kayaking
Swimming
Water Skiing
Fall
Boating
Canoeing
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Reviews (21)
What Guests Are Saying
Oak Shores Day Use Area offers a well-shaded picnic area with ample trash and recycling bins, making it ideal for large groups. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness, friendly staff, and great amenities like a designated swimming area. However, some facilities, such as bathrooms and grills, are currently unavailable, and parking can be challenging. Overall, it’s a charming and affordable spot for a fun day out, especially in the summer.
What Guests Are Saying
Oak Shores Day Use Area offers a well-shaded picnic area with ample trash and recycling bins, making it ideal for large groups. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness, friendly staff, and great amenities like a designated swimming area. However, some facilities, such as bathrooms and grills, are currently unavailable, and parking can be challenging. Overall, it’s a charming and affordable spot for a fun day out, especially in the summer.
Review Summary
Norma R
September 27, 2026
Had a wonderful time at the Foxtail Flat picnic area, on a Sunday morning it was virtually empty for the first several hours of the early morning, I arrived by 9am and other visitors didn't populate the area until almost 12pm. My family and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed the jetski rentals. My only concern was the bathroom situation and lack of a place to wash your hands. So I recommend anyone coming to bring hand soap and extra water to wash after or hand sanitizer. I hope they get the real restrooms fixed eventually because using a portapotty is always such a terrible uncleanly experience no matter what because they don't flush.
Location & Directions for Oak Shores Day Use Area (CA)
5520 Knoxville Road, Napa, CA 94558 United States
Elevation: 151 ft
Getting There
<b> From Sacramento: </b> <br />
Take I-80 west toward San Francisco, and take Exit 113 towards Woodland. Travel about 1.5 mi until you see the sign for Winters. Exit here and turn left at the light. Follow this road into Winters. This road turns ...
From Sacramento:
Take I-80 west toward San Francisco, and take Exit 113 towards Woodland. Travel about 1.5 mi 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 mi 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 mi north on Knoxville Road.
Highway access
Oak Shores Day Use Area is accessible via Interstate 80, approximately 12 miles away, with connections to Highway 128 and Knoxville Road.
Nearby National Park
South Entrance
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (82 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Oak Shores Day Use Area- Park rules prohibit glass containers, fireworks, pets off leash, open fires and trailers. For additional information see 43 CFR Parts 423 and 429. They are available at the Lake Berryessa Administrative Office or online at: www.usbr.gov/cio/im/rules/Rules.htm
- There are limited services, including food service and vehicle fuel, within thirty miles of most of the lake.
- A reservation holder's representative must be present or the shelter will be given to a party requesting use.
- Parking at Oak Shores during busy summer weekends is limited. Parking spaces are not guaranteed, even for groups with shade shelter reservations.
- During summer, holiday weekends, we are not able to accomodate large groups and events at Oak Shores Day Use Area. Shade shelter reservations are not available during holiday weekends.
- The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing fire restrictions at Lake Berryessa during Red Flag Warnings. Reclamation is prohibiting the use of charcoal or wood fires, even in established fire rings and grills, during Red Flag Warnings at Lake Berryessa. A Red Flag Warning, the highest wildfire alert, means that potentially dangerous weather conditions (hot/dry/windy) may result in extreme fire behavior within 24 hours.
- While recreating at Lake Berryessa: CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicle. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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